Well, you should all be happy to know that Andrew did not have to pressure wash Milo after all. He was an absolute angel on the plane ride there, and really for the entire trip he was the perfect baby (aside from sleeping difficulties, but who can blame him, he was not in his element). Ryan awarded the Bum with “The Best Behaved Child” award for the trip, and Milo managed to charm his Bub and Gram, as well as his Great Nana. I took too many pictures to count. Here are some of the more interesting ones.
Milo’s first plane ride. He enjoyed looking out the window.
First time meeting Bub:
Reunited with Cousin Lizzy at last… the toughest pirate on the South Seas, Arrrr:
Tipping the scales with Cousin Reina. Aunt Annie says they cancel each other out. I say something is fishy when your 6-month-old weighs literally the exact same amount as his 15-month old cousin:
Wait, did I say “fishy?”
Looking outside with Cousin Reina. Milo doesn’t see many cats back home:
Enjoying the hot tub at a baby-friendly temperature:
Milo and Reina in new swimsuits… so cute!
Photo shoot with the cousins (before Ava crawled away, Milo started screaming, and Reina slid off the couch):
We had a very nice time, although it was an emotional trip, as Andrew’s dad is very sick. We didn’t want to leave, and wish we lived closer to be there at a moment’s notice. We will be going down to visit again at the end of the month for Andrew’s sister Andrea’s sixteenth birthday celebration. Please keep Andrew’s father in your thoughts and prayers. He is an important part of our lives and family is everything to us.
On a lighter note, Lizzy taught me 6 very important things this trip.
#1. If you need to make going to the bathroom fun, all you have to say is “Arrrr” like a pirate when it’s time to push.
#2. Throwing rocks into the river is more fun than just sittin’ around.
#3. Cheeto’s are an important part of any balanced meal.
#4. You can never hold “the Bum” too many times, nor can you take too many pictures of Lizzy holding “the Bum.”
#5. Milo doesn’t have a penis, he has a TAIL. In the front. (I learned this during a diaper change where Lizzy was eager to help).
And finally, #6. Everything is more fun when you’re not wearing clothes:
