My second year getting to celebrate Mothers Day- how cool! I love being mom to Ayla and angel-Zoey. Everyday on my way to work I drive past the cemetery and see Zoey's headstone and cute little solar butterfly and say; 'good morning' and 'good night' to her. It always brings a smile. What a privilege!
On Mother's Day weekend we took Ayla on her very first "official" road trip out of town to Twin Falls...it was literally, a last minute decision.
I was headed to Twin for a work meeting on Friday and Ryan took the day off to watch Ayla and we thought, "Let's go surprise grandma!" Ayla had yet to meet her great-grandma Coral and it was good timing. Who knew you had to pack SO MUCH stuff when transporting a baby overnight?? Feeding Pump, tubing, oximeter, formula, medicine, bags, extra clothes, gauze's, travel crib, toys, ect....wow....it took forever to pack!
We arrived late Thursday night and happy to report that we TOTALLY surprised grandma- it was great! She was tickled!
Me, Ayla (who was sleeping) Grandma Coral and Ryan
Grandma rocking Ayla to sleep- so sweet!
Ayla was such a good girl and was fascinated with grandma's buttons and bracelets.
Grandma Coral is an accomplished organ player- her music abilities are a joy to listen to. Whenever we visit (which hasn't been for a loooong time), grandma gives Ryan music lessons and Ryan can now play/plunk a few songs on the organ. I enjoy sitting back and listening. The music also put Ayla to sleep (Bonus!!)....
It was a fun mini-trip and we are so glad Ayla did well and stayed healthy!!Last Saturday Ayla's cousin's, the Curetons, came to play in the backyard. Ayla is still under quarantine but she did get to watch them through the back door....
Cousin Tristan taking a picture of Ayla
Playing Bocci Ball...Brayden, Ryan & Tristan
Playing the Washer Game
Who are those monkeys? Ryan and Landen climbing trees!
Later, we had a lunch BBQ outside and the kids oogled Ayla through the window before heading home. It was a fun afternoon visiting and playing!
2 comments:
YAY for road trips! I remember how excited I was to finally take Trinity on her very first road trip...it's a HUGE milestone! So congratulations!
I heard Grandma was thrilled!!
That is so neat!
Ayla's has quite a few 'firsts' this last couple weeks!! How exciting!!
Miss you guys!
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