Friday - you did your day with Mary and then we whisked off to Gramma Ruth's. We picked up Andrew and dropped off Padi & Luke. We went to the airport and you were so good. You did great on the plane - we numbed your ears with some drops, we let you drink a bottle during the take off and landing. After a big drive, we landed at Auntie Val's. I don't think your dad & I got a hello - it was an immediate run to you to get a hug!!
Saturday - we went to lunch with Candi, John, Finnegan, Bob & Sheila. It was so exciting to meet baby Finney!! After lunch, we hung out for a bit and then we went to a Rodeo in Elizabeth, Colorado. You were liking all the people and activity. Andrew jumped on the bungee, we had rodeo food and watched the animals. However, it started hailing and we had to leave early.
Sunday - it was a HUGE day baby. Your daddy sat you up and you stayed sitting! You were playing with a toy that helped you with your balance but even without the toy, you can do it on your own. It was so exciting. You were in your normal routine today - nappy, up 4 hours, nappy. When you woke up, we met a new baby in the family. My 2nd cousin Ron Proksel brought his baby Harrison Ryan over. We didn't have you guys hang out together but we enjoyed seeing the latest member of your mommy's generation. Yes, your mommy sure does feel really, really old when she has started making babies in the next generation but there is one in her generation :)
Monday - we hung out with Candi and Finnegan all day. I can't lie and say you were a good baby. You were a complete bully. Let's start with something small. I put you in Finney's playpen with your pacifier for a nappy. When I checked on you, you had moved all around the playpen and found Finney's pacifier and started chomping on it. Then, you smiled at me. Towards the end of the day, I wanted to get a photo of you and Finney together. I laid you down and put your arm out so I could lay him on your arm like I did Baby Jake. I put Finney on your arm. You rolled over, grabbed Finney's head and started gnawing on the crown of his head. It was kind of funny but inappropriate. I split you up and I tried to take more photos. You grabbed the kid's head again and started smacking him. Thank goodness Finney's mom wasn't in the room, I was so embarrassed. The other noteable thing for today was how much cereal and nanners you ate. You ate so much that you didn't even eat as many bottles that day.
Tuesday - we went to have lunch with mommy's friend in Colorado Springs and did some sight seeing at Garden of the Gods. When we got back to Auntie Val's, your cousin Brandon was here and you didn't even fuss at him!! We had dinner with him and then we got RAINED on.
Overall buddy, I think you had a great trip. You were so spoiled by your Auntie Val. She loved you up all weekend. When we would let you cry, she would pick you up. When we would let you cry yourself to sleep, she would rub your back and sing you lullabies until you were asleep. She bought you lots of new clothes and toys. She went to garage sales and bought you exersaucers, mats and toys. You will need a week long detox but you enjoyed yourself and she enjoyed her time with you.
To be a mushy mommy, you warmed my heart all weekend. I was watching you sleep Tuesday morning and my heart swelled. Every time you smile, it brightens your whole face and my whole day. Thank goodness you are such a happy, smiley baby. You were talking up a storm in the car when we were stuck in traffic and it made me so happy! You are getting so big and it makes me kind of sad because it is happening so fast. Next time I open my eyes, you will probably be rolling your eyes saying "Whatever mom, give me the car keys because you are such a rotten mom who won't buy me a car." :)
Wednesday -
We got all of our stuff together and packed up while Auntie Val loved you up. Brandon came over to see us off! You did great on the plane again. We had dinner out and you were a good boy. At night, we did a bath and then you were CRASHED! You slept from like 9:30 until 8:30. Vacation wore you out!!!
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