Road Trips

Johnny is now quite the seasoned traveler. In his short 10 weeks of life, he has already been in three different states. In two weeks, we'll make that four. He's done great on all of our car rides, needing just a few stops and with no crying. We're crossing our fingers that this trend of a happy quiet baby will continue when we take him on his first plane ride in August.

The first trip we took our handsome little guy on was in June during Brad's break between Spring and Summer terms at school. We decided to take advantage of his few days off and head out to visit my Grandma and family out in Colorado. He was only 5 weeks old and I was slightly nervous about the 8 hour car ride, but he was such a trooper. Here he is on our way there:




I was so happy to be able to see some of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. Here's Brad and Johnny with my cousins Hannah, Cecilia, and Camille.


Even though Cecilia liked holding the baby, I don't think anyone was as excited to hold him, or as enthusiastic about helping out with Johnny, as Camille was. She was always there to put his pacifier in at a moment's notice. She looks so pleased in this picture to be holding the baby.

Here's my Grandma with her second newest Great-Grandson. (My sister had her baby the day we drove out there) I was happy that she could meet him and give me such great advice on being a new mom.

It was such a fun trip, and I'm so happy that we had such a great time. Thanks Brad for driving the whole way there and back. You're the best!