WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY IS ONE MONTH AWAY

My husband and I are blessed with 3 amazing kiddos.  Our youngest, and only girl, is 4 1/2.  Ava was born with Down Syndrome and has been a blessing from day one! 

Each year on 3/21, people around the world celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome by wearing crazy socks.

Ava and her brothers - Valentine'd Day 2016

WHAT THE HECK ARE CRAZY SOCKS?

I'm so glad you asked!

Crazy socks can be mismatched, perfectly imperfect, colorful, fun and even funny!  You can find them just about anywhere with the ever-rotating stock of holiday socks or you can specifically shop for crazy socks from specialty shops like this one:  John's Crazy Socks

Here are just a few of the fun options John has to offer! 

SUNFLOWER SOCKS

ASTRONAUT SOCKS

AMERICAN GOTHIC SOCKS

WHY CRAZY SOCKS?

I'm not entirely sure, but my guess is someone looked at a karyotype and thought it looked like some fun and colorful socks.  By the way, notice the 3 copies of that 21st gene.  That's Trisomy 21; the most common type of Down Syndrome.  It's why we celebrate on 3/21!

Whatever your style, we hope you will join us on 3/21 by sporting some colorful socks!

GET READY TO ROCK YOUR SOCKS!

Carrie & Ava