Benjamin had his first plane flight to Michigan for Thanksgiving last weekend. He did a great job-eating and sleeping most of the flight. The passenger in front of us even commented after we landed that he "didn't know he was there" during the flight-he was awesome. We made it to Grandma and Grandpa Perry's in Kalamazoo and have been enjoying ourselves here ever since. Brian met us here Monday afternoon, and left Friday to go back to Tucson to work (we miss him a lot already).
We enjoyed the holiday with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, my grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins who all came to visit. Ben has also gotten to meet several people from his Grandma's work, my old high school friends and is going to Grandpa's work this week to meet the people in his office. Ben can't wait for next year when he gets to enjoy turkey, pie and olives with the rest of the family.
Talking with Daddy on the computer when we got to Michigan
Welcome to Michigan, Daddy
Little Turkey
Who's messing with me?
Chillin with Grandpa Ben
Watching Football with Grandpa Ben
Great Grandma Pilon
Saying Goodbye to Daddy before he heads back to Tucson
The weather is definitely different here in Michigan than we had in Tucson. It hasn't been any warmer than 36 or so degrees (half the temperature when we left Tucson last Sunday). The snow is beautiful, but Ben isn't too big a fan of the cold weather clothes that come with the weather change.
Winter Wonderland
Shopping in all these clothes makes me really tired!
Mommy gets tired too sometimes...
My cool new hat from Cousin Annie-BBBBZZZZZZZZZZZZ
We have been thankful for many things this holiday season, especially our family and friends. We hope you all had a great holiday and are looking forward to more holiday cheer in the upcoming months. One great thing about being home has been all the help from Grandma and Grandpa-Brian and I were able to go out to dinner and I have been able to get some holiday and other things done. Grandma did try to get fired from diaper changing duty...but we believe practice will make perfect!
What happens when one side of the diaper doesn't make it out of the buttcrack...
Ben & I had a busy week this week. We had fun on our morning walks, and had errands to run most days. We did a little shopping (and true to "boy form" Ben did not enjoy it much), met friends for lunch and coffee, and even tried a "Baby & me" yoga class. Ben cried for 10 solid minutes before class began, but I must admit, he was the most quiet, interactive baby during the class and really seemed to enjoy it. He also caught a mean nap once it was over. We will hopefully continue with a little yoga at home, and may even take a baby massage class early in the new year.
Mommy ordered a new diaper bag this week, deciding that if it has to double as a purse (since I don't have the 4 arms I asked for for Christmas yet), it MUST be cuter than the current option, which incidentally is not big enough either. We are still enjoying good weather here-cool in the mornings, around 45-50 degrees but sunny, then 75-80 in the afternoons. Tucson folks have started to complain about how "cold" it is getting...this should get some laughs from my family and friends enjoying 30 and snowy/sleety in the Midwest.
Daddy had his 33rd birthday yesterday, and we enjoyed getting to spend almost the whole day with him. He is recovering from a cold, but feeling better every day. Ben and I have managed thus far to avoid those germs-please keep your fingers crossed. I think air travel for a little guy with a cold would be pretty miserable! For Brian's birthday, Ben worked very hard to design a photo collage of himself in a travel mug for his dad to take to work-very cute! We are all looking forward to our trip to Michigan next week for Thanksgiving, and can't wait to reconect with old friends and for them to meet Benjamin.
I found my thumb!
Cute little present-what a nice bow.
Ready to set hearts on fire and put them out, ladies.
I am seriously this awake, cute and happy at 5:15 in the morning-mom has proof!
Checking myself out during tummy-time
And I am really friggin cute, I might add.
Benjamin has had a busy couple of weeks. His Grandma Freeto was in for a visit over Halloween weekend, then Grandma Perry came last Wednesday for a visit. He LOVED the Grandma time and relished all the extra hugs and kisses (not to mention some time away from his mommy now and then too!) He continues to do new things every day-he is very happy in the mornings (even at 2-3am) and continues to LOVE to eat, as is well-evidenced by his cheeks. He has developed some new habits-he can now belch and pass gas like a "real man". He could make a frat boy jealous!
The weather is cooling off a bit here-40s in the mornings (when we have our walks) and 70-80s in the afternoons, and almost always sunny! Not too bad, considering the 100+ inches of snow and gray winter we had last year. Brian and I often high-five when we listen to the national weather and hear about the cold, yucky weather back in Milwaukee (though we do miss our friends there).
Ben is starting to grow into some of his "big boy" clothes, and enjoys some new jammies we got last week. He LOVES bath time, and looks forward to this every other night. We have been reading stories, having lots of tummy time, and generally boycotting sleep/naps, etc. We are excited to be heading to Michigan for Thanksgiving, though are a bit nervous about the long flights (and long layover). Hopefully lots of snacks will suffice through the long day.
Ready for a brisk morning walk
Bath time with Mom & Ben is pretty fun
I like stripes, and am happy to be in shorts in November! Check out my monkey socks.
My new PJs (a bit prisoner-like)
Chillin in my crib with my homey (no I will not smile, thank you very much!)
Even this great soother in my crib can't make me sleep-ha!
My big boy clothes (and my first pair of jeans!) for an afternoon of shopping
Welcome to Michigan, Daddy
Little Turkey
Who's messing with me?
Chillin with Grandpa Ben
Watching Football with Grandpa Ben
Great Grandma Pilon
Saying Goodbye to Daddy before he heads back to Tucson
The weather is definitely different here in Michigan than we had in Tucson. It hasn't been any warmer than 36 or so degrees (half the temperature when we left Tucson last Sunday). The snow is beautiful, but Ben isn't too big a fan of the cold weather clothes that come with the weather change.
Shopping in all these clothes makes me really tired!
Mommy gets tired too sometimes...
My cool new hat from Cousin Annie-BBBBZZZZZZZZZZZZ
We have been thankful for many things this holiday season, especially our family and friends. We hope you all had a great holiday and are looking forward to more holiday cheer in the upcoming months. One great thing about being home has been all the help from Grandma and Grandpa-Brian and I were able to go out to dinner and I have been able to get some holiday and other things done. Grandma did try to get fired from diaper changing duty...but we believe practice will make perfect!
