Stefanie Settlemire
Stefanie is a wife and SAHM to 4 children, living in Mars. Stefanie and her husband refer to their children as Phase One (Dylan-Age 13 and Alexandria-Age 10) and Phase Two (Liliana-Age 6 and Liam-Age 4). Phase Three is out of the question! Stefanie’s family became a family blessed with Down syndrome when her youngest child had a surprise diagnosis after his birth. Although the family’s initial reaction was shock and fear, they quickly learned to embrace this beautiful journey and they now realize what the term “The Lucky Few” really means.
Stefanie spends her days wrangling chaos. In addition to four kids, her family has 4 large pet rabbits...the more the merrier! In her spare time she loves to embarrass her children by singing show tunes from her musical theater days, come up with messy projects to keep her children busy, chase her children around with her camera, read, volunteer for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, blog at http://www.lexieloolilyliamdylantoo.com and post daily on Instagram (www.instagram.com/lexieloolilyliamdylantoo). Sleep is just a distant memory!
Family Fun at Deer Lakes Park: Splash, Play, Explore
The temperature is rising and my kids are looking for things to do. We're looking for ways to stay busy and keep cool, and Deer Lakes Park is the place to go!
Deer Lakes Park,...
4th of July Craft and Experiment: Shaving Cream Fireworks Prints
I don't know about you, but I'm in complete denial that the 4th of July is next week! It feels like Summer Break just began. My kids are busy making patriotic crafts, and we...
Rabbits 101: What You Need To Know About This Indoor Pet
When it comes to pet ownership, the majority of families have dogs and cats. My family, however, is a bit unconventional. We have indoor pet rabbits! Four of them to be exact!
During my childhood,...
21 Things To Know About Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Four years ago, this day meant nothing to me and I didn’t even understand what Down syndrome really was, but today, I celebrate!
Life with Down syndrome is nothing like...
Crafts For Kids: Sensory Puffy Paint Cupcake Tutorial
My beautiful daughter, Alexandria, is celebrating her 10th birthday today! It's so hard to believe that she is already in the double digits. In honor of her double digit birthday, I am sharing one...
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
This is a quick and easy slow cooker soup recipe that your whole family will love!
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It’s not about luck, it’s about hard work.
A few days ago, I read a post written by a person who 'did not feel lucky' to have a sibling who had special needs. Being a special needs mama, that headline was like...
Give the Incredible Gift of a Strider Bike this Holiday Season
Each year, as the holiday season draws near, parents begin their search for the perfect gift for their child. This year, I have a winner! I was able to give my three year old...
A Day in the Life with Down Syndrome: Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Once upon a time October was just like any other month. Our family participated in fun Fall activities and celebrated Halloween. Three years ago, however, October had new meaning. That was when we started...
When Head Lice Attack: A Mother’s Guide to Nitpicking
When you become a parent there are several terms that make you want to run for the hills in utter terror. Strep throat. Chicken Pox. Stomach Virus. Flu. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. But...
