Baby-Baby's Excellent Northern Adventure, Part 3

Lots of miscellaneous things to report from our final days up north: We got to visit with HBS's cousin, who gave birth to her son just a couple years ago around this time. Buzz took Baby-Baby to see his father's grave - it was a pretty emotion time. We went to a restaurant reviewed in "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" - Buzz ate a chili-spaghetti concoction called a 6-way, which had chili, spaghetti, cheese, onions, beans, and fried jalapeno slices; HBS and his mom went with healthier choices - a turkey sandwhich and a BLT respectively, with about a pound of meat on each! Baby-Baby got to meet one of the "original" July 4th Breakfast in the Park attendees, and have a little more bonding time with Great-Grandma. Finally, we all got together for breakfast before flying back home. All in all, it was a great trip!

Sleepy boy meets HBS's cousin

An emotional moment

Tasty num-nums await!

Joy! Rapture! Heartburn!

This guy is pretty interesting...

I love when Great-Grandma plays with my feet...

One last photo before we leave...

All the kids together in one shot!

I'm so comfy with Grandma

Until next time!

Baby-Baby's Excellent Northern Adventure, Part 2

Because we weren't able to make it up north to celebrate the 4th of July this year, and others were also unable to make it for the early morning picnic, we all decided to meet at the end of July to have a July 31st/July 4th celebration. As a bonus, we got to celebrate Buzz's grandma's 96th birthday, both at the picnic, and at a very nice restaurant the next day. Quite a joyous couple of days, filled with family and friends and love. MORE PHOTOS!

Buzz's Bro-in-Law and Cousin starting the feast

Isn't his nephew getting so TALL???

Tasty bacon and eggs - with extra healthy grease!

Great-Grandma surprised with a 96th Birthday "cake"

The birthday girl in all her patriotic glory

The youngest generation has a new member - Baby-Baby!

Great-Grandma and her Great-Grandkids!

Grandma and the Grandkids - maybe not "Great", but pretty good!

The whole gang!

Great-Grandma enjoying a birthday dessert

Baby-Baby's Excellent Northern Adventure, Part 1

We went up north to show off Baby-Baby to Buzz's family - sister and mother have already seen him, but there were still nephews, niece, cousins and grandma. It was a great 'getting to know you' first couple of days - but why bore you with stories, when there are PICTURES!!!!

Grandma, me and Mommy at the airport - we've arrived!

Grandma got me this neat play area - I love it!

The happiest baby in the world!

My aunt's whole family gathered around

Uncle and Cousin getting to know me

I may look fussy, but I'm having a great time

Everyone got a chance to hold me

I'm so happy to meet Great Grandma!

We make such a cute couple

"Hey, baby, how YOU doin'?"
Yeah, I got it...

The Northern Invasion

We were blessed to have Buzz's mom and sister come down and visit for about a week - Baby-Baby got to meet a brand new Aunt and brand new Grandma! There weren't a lot of activities planned, just some quality baby snuggling time. HBS and Buzz appreciated the extra sets of hands, and everyone had a wonderful time! Luckily, the weather wasn't too bad (the 100 degree days hadn't quite arrived), and the travel was mostly uneventful. The trip was too short, but filled with lots of love!

First meeting - Baby-Baby waving hello!

Just hanging out with Auntie and Grandma

Quality Snuggle Time

But I don't want Grandma to leave!

Happy Fourth of July!!!

Okay, this is a little late, but as anyone with a newborn can tell you, sometimes the time just slips away. Our normal July 4th celebration involves a trip up to see Buzz's family and celebrate with breakfast in the park, a tradition that has been going on for 65 years. Unfortunately, the recent arrival of our Prince Fussy Face meant we couldn't travel this year, but we had the next best thing - HBS's family came over to recreate the celebration using a portable grill in the back yard. We had a wonderful time, good food, and a relaxing holiday.

The happy family, complete with patriotic earrings
(Baby-Baby gets his next year...)

Grandpa, Auntie, and Grandma with Baby-Baby

Bacon, sweet bacon!

The feast is prepared!

Too much excitement for one morning...