So this is AJ...

AJ is smart.
AJ loves.
AJ is witty.
AJ has overcome open heart surgery.
AJ is observant.
AJ is sensitive.
AJ is compassionate.
AJ rides his bike in circles through our house.
AJ has 4 siblings.
AJ has a favorite toy named Woody the Cowboy.
AJ has a "secret lab" located in his room.
AJ also has Down syndrome.

AJ wants to be loved, included and accomplished, just like our other children.  We see ALL of his potential.
We also see it in every child we meet who has Down syndrome.  First, they are children. Second, they have Down syndrome.  We look at "Janie" and want to know...

Is she observant?
Is she sensitive?
Does she have a favorite toy?
Is she compassionate?
When will she learn to ride a bike?

She needs a mama and a daddy 

who will care about these things in her life.