Down with the Downings

Garytt and I really enjoyed having some down time during the trip! We had some time at the Downing household when we didn't have to be anywhere or do anythng specific. We were able to just let the boys hang out and play. It was really fun and relaxing!

Here are a few pictures of the boys playing...they mostly played near each other and not so much with each other. Maybe next time we visit they will have developed more social skills. And, yes, Garytt is still in his pajamas.


Isaiah in his bouncer toy


What? I'm not trying to steal his toys!


Cute picture of Isaiah!


Garytt spent a lot of time reading...especially the Dr. Seuss ABC book!


Please read this to me! Please!


Isaiah on the go!


Garytt standing on his head


Playing together but separately


What are you doing down there?


Using the boppy as a chair to sit and play what looks like a video game but is actually a toy key...is this a little glimpse into my future?


Isaiah got stuck in the boppy.

One game that both of the boys really enjoyed was playing Peek-A-Boo with Jenn through the window of the playroom that looks into the living room. (I think Jenn enjoyed it too!)


Peek-A-Boo!


Jenn disappeared...Garytt is going to find her!


Isaiah is patiently waiting for his mom to reappear

Garytt was also endlessly entertained by knocking down the blocks that Jenn would stack up. He was quite proud of himself everytime he knocked the stack down.







Isaiah didn't really like to let the tower get that high. He likes to destroy it well before that point.


Isaiah knocking down the short tower

Finally, Isaiah decided he would just chew on one of the pieces and look at the camera while Garytt continued the tower game with Jenn.





Garytt also made great friends with one of the Downing dogs. They have a Beagle named Sophie. However, she's not quite sure about toddlers, so she stayed away for the most part. They also have a Schnauzer named Chloe who, apparently, doesn't mind toddlers. Garytt loved playing with her and she loved that Garytt would throw her ball for her! (As many dogs have found out...once there is a baby in the family, the doggie play time is greatly reduced...just wait a few more months Miss Chloe and Isaiah will be ready to throw the ball for you too!)


Garytt and Chloe


Garytt throwing the big ball for Chloe


Chloe is waiting with anticipation

We can't thank Jenn, Nick, and Isaiah enough for opening up their home to us! We had a great visit and hope to do it again sometime!