2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Tunnel at Niagara Power Plant – Part 10

July 18 2025

The Tunnel at the Niagara Parks Station. This was the absolute best up close view. It’s below and to the left of Journey Behind the Falls. I’m so glad Thomas and I did this after learning the Whirlpool Aerocar was closed due to the high winds. There’s something very eerie about walking in a dark underground tunnel. Plus, it was cold! Which felt good after being in the heat outside and the hot, muggy Power Station.

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Niagara Power Plant – Part 9

July 18 2025

Photos taken while Thomas and I walked along the Niagara River on the way to the Niagara Power Plant Museum. 💚💙💚

Thomas and I toured the Niagara Power museum. Cool Tesla coil demonstration. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

 

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Whirlpool Aero Car – Part 7

July 18 2025

Thomas and I planned to take a ride on the Whirlpool Aero Car. It was closed due to high winds, but we still got to see the view. Stunning. 🌸

From the website: Hop on the historic Whirlpool Aero Car for an unforgettable ride over the vibrant, teal-coloured waters of the Niagara River. Witness spectacular views of the swirling Niagara Whirlpool and the river’s Class 6 rapids as you soar 3,500 feet across the Niagara Gorge.

Although it travels between two points on the Canadian shore, this antique cable car will actually take you across the international border between Canada and the United States a total of four times due to the way the river elbows. No passport required!

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Niagara SkyWheel – Part 6

July 18 2025

SkyWheel yesterday for almost all of us. Gorgeous views. 🩵 I’m super proud of Lillian. She did this one and Journey Behind the Falls. She usually stays in the room. Cheers to being brave, even with anxiety! 🎉🎉🎉

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Starfish Dinner and Dance – Part 5

July 17 2025

The Giggling trio on the way to the Starfish Dinner and Dance.

Chromosome 18 Starfish Dinner and Dance 2025 – Niagara Falls, Canada 🇨🇦 (It’s a table full of p-)!!

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Niagara Butterfly Conservatory – Part 4

July 17 2025

Butterfly Conservatory for me and Lillian yesterday. 💙

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Self Advocate and Ladies Night – Part 3

July 16 2025

Self-advocate night and pre-ladies night sparkle and shine night out.

July 16 2025

Ladies night last night. Sparkle and shine. 🌟✨🌟 Canadians rock! 💥💥💥

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Journey Behind the Falls – Part 2

July 13 2025

Journey behind the Falls yesterday. Need some locals to share a secret local spot to see the Falls and take photos (not packed and not with never ending lines 🫣). It’s absolutely stunning. 🩵💙🩵 And, right on Lillian for being up for an adventure. 🎉🎉🎉 I’m super proud of Lillian. She did this one and the SkyWheel. She usually stays in the room. Cheers to being brave, even with anxiety!

2025 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Niagara Falls, Canada – Part 1

July 11 2025

Team TLC and The Romano Duo are on our way. Here we come Niagara Falls, Canada!🇨🇦

July 12 2025

I promise the polar bear has eyes! I’m not used to taking selfies with a gigantic polar bear. 😂

July 13 2025

Thank you to the lovely trio who paid for our dinner tonight. An absolute sweet surprise. 💖💖💖

July 16 2025

Group photos and The Giggling Trio and friends – Thank you to mom for taking these!

July 16 2025

Thomas at the water park and at Sibs night out – laser tag.

July 17 2025

Sniff test for 18p- who are enrolled in the research arm of Chromosome 18. 🌟

From the C18 Research Center: “A short “Scratch-n-Sniff” study because we believe that a gene or genes on chromosome 18 may be related to your sense of smell.”

July 18 2025

Lillian wanted to visit the pool one more time before we left. And thank you to Kristen for taking a photo of p minus friends Monday night. You will always find these p minus gals in the calmest area of the pool! 🤣 None of them like splashing! 💦💦💦

Latest News: The Radical Cat Poetry Reading

July 9 2025

Such a sweet, intimate poetry reading tonight. Dani and Max shared at The Radical Cat and then I picked up this lovely book that’s been on my list. I’m so happy to know you Dani. You are one in a million my friend. 💛