We drove up to Seattle last Saturday morning. I was nervous to take Jack on another road trip since the last two did not go so well. However, he did GREAT. He didn't sleep much on the road, but was mostly pleasant. Parker had to head back down to Portland Sunday evening after Easter dinner. Jack and I stayed until Saturday morning and then my parents drove us home.
The first night, we went out to dinner at Buca di Beppo. Fabulous food. You order family style and we must have thought we we ordering for the Duggars (19 kids and counting)! Ooohhh, sooooo gooooood!
This is a cute tent my mom got for the gkids. Jack ended up enjoying it too!
Grampy and Jack
Ryanne got a hold of my camera!! Cute little thing.
Playing in the "fort"
Photo shoot with Lauren and Jack. Notice the difference in noggin size. Jack definitely got his dad's ginormous head gene, not his mom's pea head gene. (Jack is 3 1/2 months older, but STILL!)
Introducing Baby Christopher Andrew Kaikane Stephens. 6.5 lbs 19 inches (HUGE preemie!)
My SIL, Char, had Christopher 6 weeks early. He is the most ADORABLE little thing I've ever seen. He'll be in the hospital for a little while longer as he gains the strength to exclusively eat on his own. With all things considered, he's a healthy baby. I was thrilled to be able to meet him and even hold him before I had to leave. Can't wait to get my little paws on him again!
Grammy and a few of her babies.
It's crazy to see Jack sitting up in a high chair. He had his first experience at a restaurant a couple of weeks ago and he LOVES the freedom... for a few minutes at least. So, as you can see, before Jack, my parents only had grandDAUGHTERS. Guess I'm going to have to stock their baby items with boy stuff!
Kiss Kiss
I've never heard Jack laugh so hard! Kaylin had him rollin'. He loves to watch his cousins. It's so funny that babies know the difference between adults and kids. They must have a special connection.
Cousinly love.
I LOVE MY FAMILY. We had fun, as always. Our time is limited, so I'm hoping to plan several more trips to Seattle before the summer is through!
Good Luck Charlie
12 years ago
3 comments:
Aww I love all the new pics!! Jack is getting so BIG!!!! I feel like I haven't seen you in forever, hopefully this week tho!!! xoxox
Congrats to Char! Hope all goes well...I know what it is like having babies early and in the NICU :( SUCH cute pictures! Jack is chunkin' up. Love his cute cheeks! Gosh, he is so cute!
ps. LOVE Bucca De Beppo :)
You better get as much family time in as possible! I bet you are so sad that you won't be as close to your fam anymore. But, moving on to bigger and better things is always exciting! :) I can't believe Parker is almost done with school! And, BTW, Jack is adorable like always! I love his gigantic head! (I actually never thought it looked gigantic...) Love you!
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