Posts Tagged ‘DSAM’

Meet Pete “He’s 9 years old and in fourth grade. He continues to amaze his family in so many ways. He’s extremely independent, works hard and loves his siblings! Can’t imagine life without this guy! He is known as Mr. Halloween and is looking forward to his favorite holiday. Be on the look out for…

Meet Avery “Down Syndrome Awareness Month offers an opportunity for awareness, but it also allows time for our family to reflect on the journey we have had so far after the arrival of our princess, Avery Grace. We have found from the moment Avery was born, she has continually amazed us with her ability to…

Introducing: Erin “Erin is 15 years old “This child never stops amazing me”. Since she was born she has always had self determination.  She is always trying her best and giving it her all in whatever she does even though it can be a real struggle for her at times. This past year has been…

Meet Liam     “From the day Liam was born, I don’t know anyone who has worked harder learning.  His very first meal Liam strained to take the colostrum.  Tummy time was a struggle and walking was even more.  Scooting on his rear was a great way to travel for some time.     Good…

Meet Sammy “When Sammy was born we had no idea she had Down syndrome until a doctor walked in and said he might have difficult news for us. Difficult news? What could it be? She might have Down syndrome they told us. We didn’t know anything about it and they made it sound terrible. So…

Introducing Sammy “Hi!!! I’m Maddie (Madison) Braet, Sammy’s older sister, I will be saying what we love to do together & how  Sammy is my best friend, and how important she is to me. Me and Sammy do everything together, but we love to dress up like princess’s and dance to songs & Sky will…

Meet Sam “As everyone at GiGi’s Playhouse is aware of, October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Before my son, Sam, was born over 8 years ago, I had no idea  this existed and I definitely didn’t know why. When October came around and Sam was 5 months old, I wondered what people needed to be…

Meet Isabel “I’m Isabel. I have been in lots of programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley , like Teen Tastic and GiGi’s Dance at Steps Dance Center and the Toy Box Project. Also I have done dance and tot classes also open play at GiGi’s  Playhouse Fox Valley.  I like living with Down syndrome and…

Meet Emma! “She is a caring, sweet, kind, and strong girl! She brings so much joy to anyone who knows her! She has accomplished a lot in her life, from walking to starting to say words. We are so proud of her, and blessed to have her in our lives! To all of the new…

Introducing Jack “This is Jack, a spunky 4 year old who keeps his momma on her toes. Jack is in his final year of preschool. He is working so hard and even jumping ahead on spelling words with one of his fun ipad apps. He is doing great with virtual school and loves when he…