Peru Part 1

We had been looking forward to our trip to Peru for so long that it didn’t seem real when the time actually came to leave.  We were so excited and nervous at the same time because we were bringing Reid with us and didn’t really know how he was going to react to all the traveling.  We left on Wednesday and took the red eye which I was happy about because I hoped that Reid would sleep the whole time. I got a little worried when we were at the airport because he was having a bit of a hard time falling asleep which is when we broke out the eye mask.  He calmed right down and while he didn’t fall asleep he was content just laying there and relaxing until we got on the plane.

Apparently on international flights they have bassinets for babies that hook into the wall and since this was my first international flight I didn’t know this.  I checked the baggage requirements the day before we left and saw that they offer this. We were on the phone so fast and managed to reserve one.  This totally saved our lives and I would recommend this to anyone traveling internationally with an infant.  He fell asleep before take off and then we had to wake him up when we landed in Lima.  It was so amazing and he got a good night sleep even though we were traveling. 

We got to Lima the next day and didn’t waste any time.  We got out and went sightseeing as soon as we got settled in our hotel.  We were only in Lima for the day and so we had a lot to fit in while we were there.  We started out at a beautiful church and took a tour of it.  We couldn’t take any pictures inside but it was amazing.  There were the coolest catacombs and lots of beautiful artwork. 

After taking a tour of the church we braved the insane traffic and headed to one of the malls there.  It was a beautiful mall and we walked around and took in everything around us.  We were all getting really tired by this point having traveled all night so we decided to just take it easy.  We came to Peru with Wes’ parents and his brother so it was great to have other people around enjoying everything with us.

The next day we had to get up super early to make our flight to Cusco but when we got to the airport we realized that our flight was delayed 5 hours.  I was so tired by this point and knew that Reid was going to melt down if he didn’t take a nap so I pulled out his bed and he was able to take a nap in the airport. I have never been so happy of any purchase before than I was of his peapod.  Best money spent EVER!

We finally were able to make it on the plane and were off to Cusco to really start our trip.

Reid is 11 Months

I can’t believe that in only a few weeks my little boy Its going to be one! This year has gone by so fast but I am determined to enjoy this last month before his birthday.  He has changed so much this past month and is turning into a little boy before my eyes.  He is less and less my little baby and more his own person ready to explore everything around him.  He is even losing his chunk and thinning out. 

He still loves to get into everything and gets into things even more.  He thinks he is hilarious and is always trying to make us laugh. He gets the goofiest smile on his face when he succeeds.  It amazes me how aware his is about everything that is going on around him and wants to be included.  He has discovered that he can wave and now loves to wave at everyone that walks by.  When we were in Peru he was constantly waving at at all the people.  He is becoming more and more social and just flourishes when he is surrounded by those he loves.  He still loves to be outside and we try to go to the park everyday especially since it is spring now and it is so beautiful outside. 

He loves to crawl and is very happy that he can get around.  He doesn’t seem too interested in walking but I know that he will be ready when the time is right just like crawling.  He does however, love to pull himself up on anything and everything.  He hasn’t master standing on his own but it amazes me what he can pull up on to stand.  He has six teeth now and uses them to his full advantage.  He eats pretty much everything except dairy and wheat but anything else is fair game and he’ll find a way to chow down on it.  Wes is still his absolute favorite and I just love to see them together. They are two peas in a pod and it is just so sweet.  He is the best little boy and I just love him so much!

Easter

We had a great Easter this year because of our own little Easter Bunny.  He was really sick that weekend with a  stomach bug so he wasn’t as happy as he normally is.  We had to stay home from church but enjoyed the relaxing day at home.  We went over to Wes’ parents house and then to my parent’s house in the evening so we still had lots of Easter festivities. 

The Easter bunny brought Reid some toy keys and an Easter duck.  He was also good to Wes and I and we got to eat all the candy that Reid couldn’t! We had an egg hunt at Wes’ parents house which was fun and Reid found his one egg and then was done.  He just enjoyed watching his cousins fight each other for the rest.  After that we went to my parents and enjoyed a dinner of crab.  It is my absolute favorite and we were also celebrating my birthday with them so it was an Easter party and my birthday party all rolled into one.  It was a great weekend but I do wish that Reid had felt better. I guess we have lots more years to get it right!

Happy Birthday to…..ME!

This past month I was able to celebrate my 27th birthday. It was everything that I could have hoped for and so much more. My birthday landed on a Friday but Wes ended up having to work.  My friends and family decided it would be the perfect time for them to take me out so we all went out to dinner. My wonderful mother-in-law watched Reid so I could have some fun.  We went to my favorite restaurant, Outback, which I haven’t been able to go to in a while since we’ve had Reid.  It was so fun just hanging with the girls and it was a much needed escape.

When Wes had his next days off we went out together to lunch at BJ’s, saw a movie and then went out to dinner.  My amazing sister, Jessica, happily took Reid so we could enjoy the whole day together.  We had such a great time. It was a great birthday weekend with lots of friends and family not to mention all the great stuff I got!

The best birthday present of all! Spending time with my little boy!

Fun with Cousins

I love that my sister lives only a few minutes from us and we try to get together as much as possible whether it’s just a fun day at her house, the gym, the park or anything else we can think of to do.  Her twins, Bridget and Ethan, are in love with Reid and I think that Reid is even more in love with them.  He gets so excited when he sees them which makes me want to be around them even that much more.  They are such great kids and I can’t wait for when Reid is able to play more and is running after them. 

Tried taking a picture of Bridget but she wouldn’t take the juice box out of her mouth

Always happy to be outside

Ethan’s monster face

We told them to make some silly faces