Ellie Bowerman laughs during a play date with her friends. The 4-year-old has Down syndrome, but "she's more alike than different," writes her father, Bret Bowerman.
Growing up with Down syndrome —
Ellie Bowerman laughs during a play date with her friends. The 4-year-old has Down syndrome, but "she's more alike than different," writes her father, Bret Bowerman.
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The Bowerman family enjoys a beach vacation in 2011.
Growing up with Down syndrome —
The Bowerman family enjoys a beach vacation in 2011.
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Ellie sports a ballerina costume for a princess party at 2.
Growing up with Down syndrome —
Ellie sports a ballerina costume for a princess party at 2.
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Ellie heads to her first day of camp at 3.
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Ellie heads to her first day of camp at 3.
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Ellie clambers off a playground slide at 4.
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Ellie clambers off a playground slide at 4.
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Ellie, now almost 5, gets ready to devour a treat of frozen yogurt.
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Ellie, now almost 5, gets ready to devour a treat of frozen yogurt.
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Ellie poses with her younger brother at a recent wedding.
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Ellie poses with her younger brother at a recent wedding.
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Ellie and her dad share a moment at the wedding.
Growing up with Down syndrome —
Ellie and her dad share a moment at the wedding.
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