We went to the annual DS picnic today at Oregon Ridge Park today and I am happy to report that while it was hot, it mostly didn't rain. We met up with some of our new friends and ate some great food (I was feeling a tad lazy, so we just brought watermelon, but it was a huge hit). We enjoyed music from a DJ while other folks played some badminton and hopped in the bounce house. I'm feeling like I wish we took the initiative to meet even more people because I am sure there were a lot of great people there, but it was nice to get to know a few of the people we've already met more. We have invitations for dinner and a picnic and reggae band in the park all in the next couple weeks. That makes me feel absolutely stellar.
There was a nice mix of ages at this picnic. I feel like we often go to events where the average age is 2-5 years old. That is not a bad thing, I just like knowing that even as kids with DS grow up they are still involved with these community activities. Georgia had a lot of fun watching the people and listening to the music and she's been eating so well that she even ate some picnic food!
There is another little girl named Colleen, who is about 4 or 5 months older than Georgia. Everyone says they looks so much alike, and I'll tell you, Colleen, who has older siblings, gives Georgia a run for her money. She's not shy and I think it's good for Georgia to be around another little girl who will grab her toes and poke at her. She's got to build a thick skin! ;)
Don't mind the tub-a-lub pregnant lady beside them, but here's a cute picture Alex snapped of the two of them. I absolutely LOVE seeing Georgia interact with other kids. She's really growing interested in them. We're joining Music Together again at the end of the month and I am really looking forward to it.
One of my favorite parts of the day was when my friend Dawn (who is the woman who lives one street over from us and who just gave us their old and perfectly good grill--thanks, Dawn!) and I were standing in line for food. There was a girl with DS (about 12 or so) next to us who was making goo-goo eyes and cooing noises at a little baby nearby. She then turned to us and said, "I love little babies who have Down syndrome. They are just so cute, aren't they?" I told her I agreed, indubitably.
We went to the annual DS picnic today at Oregon Ridge Park today and I am happy to report that while it was hot, it mostly didn't rain. We met up with some of our new friends and ate some great food (I was feeling a tad lazy, so we just brought watermelon, but it was a huge hit). We enjoyed music from a DJ while other folks played some badminton and hopped in the bounce house. I'm feeling like I wish we took the initiative to meet even more people because I am sure there were a lot of great people there, but it was nice to get to know a few of the people we've already met more. We have invitations for dinner and a picnic and reggae band in the park all in the next couple weeks. That makes me feel absolutely stellar.
There was a nice mix of ages at this picnic. I feel like we often go to events where the average age is 2-5 years old. That is not a bad thing, I just like knowing that even as kids with DS grow up they are still involved with these community activities. Georgia had a lot of fun watching the people and listening to the music and she's been eating so well that she even ate some picnic food!
There is another little girl named Colleen, who is about 4 or 5 months older than Georgia. Everyone says they looks so much alike, and I'll tell you, Colleen, who has older siblings, gives Georgia a run for her money. She's not shy and I think it's good for Georgia to be around another little girl who will grab her toes and poke at her. She's got to build a thick skin! ;)
Don't mind the tub-a-lub pregnant lady beside them, but here's a cute picture Alex snapped of the two of them.
I absolutely LOVE seeing Georgia interact with other kids. She's really growing interested in them. We're joining Music Together again at the end of the month and I am really looking forward to it.
One of my favorite parts of the day was when my friend Dawn (who is the woman who lives one street over from us and who just gave us their old and perfectly good grill--thanks, Dawn!) and I were standing in line for food. There was a girl with DS (about 12 or so) next to us who was making goo-goo eyes and cooing noises at a little baby nearby. She then turned to us and said, "I love little babies who have Down syndrome. They are just so cute, aren't they?" I told her I agreed, indubitably.