We did it. We took a total last minute trip to California since we knew we wouldn't be returning for the holidays and we wanted Gabriela to meet her fabulous family.
She was great on both flights. On the first one, she was as alert as can be and we walked up and down the aisle of the airplane countless times so she could stare at everything. On the way home, she practically slept the entire time. We got lots of compliments on her behavior on both trips. Yay, Gabriela!!
Gabriela managed to meet Grandma Chaney, Grandma & Grandpa Grover, Auntie Meliss & Uncle Nate, cousins Chaney & Beau, Auntie Adrienne and Uncle Ian and cousins Claire & Natalie, Auntie Ann and Uncle Jesse... not to mention, meet her Papa, see Nana again, meet Uncle Matthew, Auntie Theresa & Uncle Bobby, her cousin Andrew, and Uncle Tim & Auntie Kryztie and her cousin Mina. We even snuck in a few visits with the Pintellos and the Hepners, and our friend Malia.
Some favorite tidbits from our visit:
the Santa Barbara Grovers deciding last minute to drive 4 hours up to Gilroy to see us after Claire got tears of happiness in her eyes at the idea of getting to meet her first girl cousin
Beau's jaw dropping to the floor in absolute amazement when he asked his Uncle Lane..."(gasp!)... you know about Star Wars?!?!?!!"
Chaney totally rocking out and air guitaring to his favorite band - Led Zeppelin. He also stared at Gabriela and said it made him wonder what it will be like when he has his own children one day. (he's 7)
Claire & Natalie rummaging through their bedrooms so they could bring bags of gifts for their cousin, because they couldn't meet her without giving her presents!!
Andrew sweetly offering to serve Gabriela a glass of water when he noticed she had the hiccups and also asking if he could make a tiny, tiny pizza for Gabriela.
Gabriela still can't wait to meet her Uncle Noal, Auntie Cati, Auntie Cynthia, cousin Christianne, Auntie Tati, and cousin Luis Carlos. Holy Moly, that's a lot of family.
5 comments:
WHAT is that awesome wrap/sling thing? I WANT one and I don't even have a baby!
Gabriella is so good for the camera.
Love the bow on her head.
It's a Moby, and we love it too!! As far as we are concerned, it (along with the Baby Bjorn) has magical powers. Gabriela will *usually* go right to sleep in it.
thanks for posting all the pics!
it looks like you three had a great trip! you and gabriela are just adorable.
my fave pic is the one with theresa, tim and you (and your children!) sitting together on one chair. it's mind-boggling to me (still) how much we've all grown.
It was well worth the trip!!! Love you all... - Adie
I'm so glad I got to sneak in a quick visit! I miss you guys:)
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