We planned our first family road trip last weekend to visit G'ma Mary and G'pa Bill and Bill's sibs so they could all meet/play with Colin. This was our first overnight stay and practice run for all the baby crap, I mean 'necessities', we'll haul around for the next several years!
Uncle Russ hosted Great G'ma Kate and the sibs for a night of fast action (haha) Poker. Aunt Christine had Lady Luck on her side, but G'ma Kate finished big winning the last hand. We also celebrated Bill's and G'ma Mary's birthdays with cakes (yes, plural) and ice cream. Cousin Zoe couldn't get enough of her new baby cousin. Future babysitter perhaps?!?
When he was ready for bed, we put Colin in the Pack 'N Play and he slept through everything. He wasn't fazed a bit. Or, he was just so exhausted from being the star attraction.
G'ma Mary found the quilt that her mother made for Bill when he was born. We now have it for Colin to use (see photos). Nice to have such items to pass through the family. She also saved Bill's baby saddle shoes. They just fit Colin! One more week and it may be a tough squeeze for those chubby baby toes.
Colin did very well on this trip, even sleeping on the drive up and back. Next time we tack on one more hour when we head to the Lake. Wish us luck!
