Thursday, February 05, 2009

Fred's First Trip

My parents (Heather's parents - Don and Mary) live in South Texas, and the flight is only 80 minutes or so. With that in mind, I took Fred down to visit. It was also a GREAT way to test out how he will handle flights. We want to take him to California to meet his paternal extended family but worry about having "that" baby on flights that screams from take off to landing. 

Fortunately for us, he was a champion traveler! He didn't peep a bit during either flight, and it made it so much easier for me! What a relief!

Fred experienced a few firsts while down south:
- His first ocean and beach
- His first flight
- His first "real" smile
- His first van ride.
- His first Super Bowl (and this also gave Mommy her first... potty fountain. Niiiice)
- His first interaction with cousins and their noises ... lots of noises.
- His first blessing (from his dad, grandfather, and uncle)
- His first un-assisted and un-propped turn over (he went from his tummy to his back).

We're hoping to get to California soon - possibly as soon as next week! YIKES! Oh the joys of Steve's rotating days off. We are planning on me going back to work on the 18th, so time is running out.

After our California trip, our next trip will hopefully be to Portland, Oregon to see Grandma Sheri, Great-Grandma Linette, Great-Grandpa Cash, and Great-Great-Grandma June... and of course all of the great family who live there!

2 comments:

Dustin and Sarah said...

Heather, you are so blessed. I actually thought my kids were going to be the real noise makers on airplanes too, but come to find out they love it. They also love saying "are we there yet". Maybe when you come to visit Portland we could meet, since I'll be moving there after I get married. Chat with you later.
-Sarah B.

Leslie said...

That is so great that Fred traveled so good!!!!!! that is always soo nice and such a relief!! sounds like he had a lot of firsts! how cool!! I bet he is getting so big! I bet your family LOVED having him their!!