On Monday morning, August 15th, Jeff drove Reid and me to DFW Airport for Reid's 1st airplane ride and 1st trip to Corpus. We still had many family members in Corpus who hadn't met Reid yet, so we headed south to introduce him to his seaside fan club. As an extra special treat, we were able to celebrate Reid's cousin's 4th birthday (8/15) and Reid's granddad's birthday (8/18). Reid is already proving to have impeccable timing!
Thankfully both flights went smoothly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Some of the things I was grateful for along the way: dads who are patient and oh-so-helpful getting us checked in and in line at security, TSA agents who are so willing to lend a helping hand through security, American Airlines gate crew who let us board early (evidently, pre-boarding with children is no longer an official policy of the airlines), the nice stranger who loaded Reid's stroller and carrier onto the luggage truck at the gate, friendly passengers who didn't freak out when they realized there was a baby on board, my right breast (I credit it for being the calming force on both flights!), hooter hiders (what did women do before these handy little things...a blanket just wouldn't have cut it), and family members eagerly awaiting our arrival as we walked off the plane! It was truly a wonderful experience. I'm just glad the flight is only an hour each way.
Meeting Nanny Barnes
Meeting Great Uncle Charlie
and playing his first piano
Meeting Grandpa Gary
Aunt Jenn has the magic touch!
Meeting Great Grandma Hope
Granddad & Reid
Playing with Great Grandma Hope
She wore him out!
Great Great Uncle Charlie & Great Great Aunt Darlene came to town to meet Reid
Playtime with granddad
Meeting Uncle Josh
Hamming it up for the camera with Aunt Jamye
Bath time at the Whetstones
The three amigos
Meeting Sarah (one of my high school BFFs)
"No one better mess with my auntie."
Someone's ready to box! He's got the intimidating look and all!
"Okay, it's cool. No more boxing."
Mimi and her grandsons
We had to try really hard to get Gabriel to smile in the previous picture. This is REALLY what he'd rather be doing - making funny faces! He's preparing to entertain his new little brother (arriving November 2011!).
Mimi & Reid
Grandpa and his grandsons
This is Gabriel's "pen behind the ear" look.
My cute nephew
Celebrating dad's birthday at Russo's Italian Kitchen
Happy birthday, granddad!
Grandma DeeDee & Granddad
This wasn't the best picture we were able to get, but Reid sure liked it!
~Four Generations~
So loved!
Ready for bed with Uncle Tony
Waiting to board the plane for home to see daddy!
Thank you to our wonderful family & friends in Corpus. We had a fabulous time, and we can't wait to return soon!
3 comments:
Michelle, it's pretty evident to me why you are so loved !!What a big sacrifice you made to come and visit us old folks, and introduce us the newest member of our family, baby Reid, who by the way he is going to have your personality, always smiling. You have your priorities in very good order, and one of them is the importance of family !! I love you, Nana Hope
Look out Brad, Tom, Matt, Leonardo, your competition is on the way !
I pick REID!!!
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