Hangin with the LPA (Little People of America...now you're up to speed)

Almost right after we found out about Sam's diagnosis, we joined LPA and it has been a huge help to us.  It actually all started when our friends Jake and Becca Whitehead introduced us to their neighbors the Crumleys (who are both little people).  We had a fun dinner, talked about LPA, and asked them a bajillion questions about life as a little person.  Now that Sam is older, it's been really fun to go to the activities and have him interact with other kids with dwarfism and be able to chat with other parents and adults with dwarfism about anything and everything.  We instantly got accepted into this new community...it's really truly amazing.

Back in October, Sam and I went to the Halloween party (Kael had to work...boo) and Sam won his first costume contest (everyone kid won a ribbon but whatever who's keeping track).

All the kiddos together!  Can you find the bag o' loot aka Sammy?  I had to post this one cuz of the cute little crying dinosaur in the front.

New friends!  Loretta (the one in the middle) sent Sam this cute monkey (see below) when he was in the hospital for surgery.  Super thoughtful :)

In April, we went to our first regional conference in Riverside and got to meet so many more new friends.  They held parents' workshops, kids/craft room, career panel, and the best part, dinner and dance.

Sammy shared his first dance with Sandy

The glow stick might be Sammy's new favorite toy

Sammy's too busy rocking out to take a picture

We also went to the LPA Easter Party (Kael had work again...boo) and Sammy was scarred for life by the giant white blob with cold black eyes.  

Here's to many more years of LPA memories.

Much love,

Heather