This is what summer is all about.
Family Reunion - Disneyland Etc.
In June we had the Hutchings Family Reunion in Southern California. I was a little nervous before the trip because Grant was only 6-weeks old. Going to visit family is one thing, but we were going to travel on an airplane, visit Disneyland and the beach. That's a lot for a 6-week-old! But he really did great and we were able to enjoy a wonderful trip.
The Seattle-Tacoma airport has huge windows that look over the tarmac where you can watch the planes coming and going. It was a dream come true for a curious 2 1/2 year-old.
The first day we went to Disneyland. Disney did a promotion where you give a day of service and get a free ticket to one of the Disney parks. Seth and I both spent a day bagging frozen carrots at a food bank cannery, so we both got free tickets to Disneyland. And our kids are young enough that they get in free. So we got the whole family in for a day at Disneyland, absolutely free! You can't beat that!
I wanted Kayla to appreciate her day at Disneyland so we looked up which movies had corresponding rides and checked them out from our local library. We did most of this movie watching in the first few weeks after we brought the baby home from the hospital. It helped with that initial adjustment period.
The first ride of the day was Peter Pan
The whole family on the Storybook Land Canal Boats. (There are certain rides that I normally would consider a waste of precious Disney time, but then you go to Disneyland with a 2 year old and they are the best rides in the park!)
Kayla on Jungle Cruise
One of Kayla's favorites, Dumbo Fly
And Kayla's very favorite, Small World
Kayla was most excited to meet the different characters. The one she was most excited to meet was Tinkerbell. We waited in line for half an hour to meet her, but it was well worth it.
Kayla and cousins meet Winnie the Pooh.
Kayla was very excited to tell Tigger that she had a Tigger toothbrush. Tigger gave her the thumbs up.
Despite her facial expressions, Kayla was very excited to meet Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.
After we put the kiddos to bed, Grandma and Grandpa stayed at the hotel to watch them while the Aunts and Uncles went back to ride some of the big rides.
It was a pretty awesome day. Grant did amazingly well, happy to hang out in the sling and snooze most of the day. What a trooper.
Playing in the sand
Burying Uncle Devin
Grant mostly hung out in his stroller
The rest of the week was spent bonding with family
The Family Portraits
Grandpa with the girl cousins
Grandpa with the boy cousins
It was a wonderful trip. A special thank you to two wonderful people who made it all possible. Thank you for everything Maga and Paki. I have the best in-laws a girl could ever ask for.
The Seattle-Tacoma airport has huge windows that look over the tarmac where you can watch the planes coming and going. It was a dream come true for a curious 2 1/2 year-old.
The first day we went to Disneyland. Disney did a promotion where you give a day of service and get a free ticket to one of the Disney parks. Seth and I both spent a day bagging frozen carrots at a food bank cannery, so we both got free tickets to Disneyland. And our kids are young enough that they get in free. So we got the whole family in for a day at Disneyland, absolutely free! You can't beat that!I wanted Kayla to appreciate her day at Disneyland so we looked up which movies had corresponding rides and checked them out from our local library. We did most of this movie watching in the first few weeks after we brought the baby home from the hospital. It helped with that initial adjustment period.
The first ride of the day was Peter Pan
The whole family on the Storybook Land Canal Boats. (There are certain rides that I normally would consider a waste of precious Disney time, but then you go to Disneyland with a 2 year old and they are the best rides in the park!)
Kayla on Jungle Cruise
One of Kayla's favorites, Dumbo Fly
And Kayla's very favorite, Small World
Kayla was most excited to meet the different characters. The one she was most excited to meet was Tinkerbell. We waited in line for half an hour to meet her, but it was well worth it.
Kayla and cousins meet Winnie the Pooh.
Kayla was very excited to tell Tigger that she had a Tigger toothbrush. Tigger gave her the thumbs up.
Despite her facial expressions, Kayla was very excited to meet Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.
After we put the kiddos to bed, Grandma and Grandpa stayed at the hotel to watch them while the Aunts and Uncles went back to ride some of the big rides.
It was a pretty awesome day. Grant did amazingly well, happy to hang out in the sling and snooze most of the day. What a trooper.A day at the beach.
Playing in the sand
Burying Uncle Devin
Grant mostly hung out in his stroller
The rest of the week was spent bonding with family
The Family Portraits
Grandpa with the girl cousins
Grandpa with the boy cousins
It was a wonderful trip. A special thank you to two wonderful people who made it all possible. Thank you for everything Maga and Paki. I have the best in-laws a girl could ever ask for.
One Month Old and Other Happenings
Grant had his one month check up this week. Here are his stats:
Weight: 10lb 15.5 oz (75%)
Height: 22.5" (78%)
Head Circumference: 15.6" (76%)
He is healthy and developing well. He is doing a good job of "tracking" which is following objects with his eyes. He even turns his head back and forth while tracking which is really good for a five week old (we're so proud). He has a pretty easy temperment, only fussing when he is hungry, needs a diaper change or needs a cuddle. He has even let us get a 4 hour block of sleep a few times. In the last week or so Dad has gotten the first real smiles out of him!
I made sure to film Grant's "newborn cry" before it disappears.
(2 1/2 weeks old)
Kayla has been an excellent big sister. Here is a video of the first time she held Grant in the hospital:
(Grant wasn't actually "nakey." He was wearing a diaper. But just a diaper is "nakey" to Kayla.)
She sings to him...
..and reads to him.
When she wakes up in the morning she wants to cuddle with him.
Here is Kayla just being herself.
Lunch at the playground with neighborhood kids
And finally, Kayla sings the ABCs with some fabulous dance moves:
Weight: 10lb 15.5 oz (75%)
Height: 22.5" (78%)
Head Circumference: 15.6" (76%)
He is healthy and developing well. He is doing a good job of "tracking" which is following objects with his eyes. He even turns his head back and forth while tracking which is really good for a five week old (we're so proud). He has a pretty easy temperment, only fussing when he is hungry, needs a diaper change or needs a cuddle. He has even let us get a 4 hour block of sleep a few times. In the last week or so Dad has gotten the first real smiles out of him!
I made sure to film Grant's "newborn cry" before it disappears.
(2 1/2 weeks old)
Cuddle time with Daddy
Just a photo of an outfit I like. He looks like a little Seth.
Just a photo of an outfit I like. He looks like a little Seth.
Kayla has been an excellent big sister. Here is a video of the first time she held Grant in the hospital:
(Grant wasn't actually "nakey." He was wearing a diaper. But just a diaper is "nakey" to Kayla.)
She sings to him...
..and reads to him.
When she wakes up in the morning she wants to cuddle with him.
Here is Kayla just being herself.
Lunch at the playground with neighborhood kids
Grant's Baby Blessing and a Visit from Grandma and Grandpa
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints babies receive a special blessing, usually given by the baby's father, that happens during one of our sacrament meetings (the regular Sunday worship service). Grandma and Grandpa came to visit and we were able to do Grant's blessing while they were here. Seth gave Grant a wonderful, inspired blessing. It was a very special day.
Grant in his white blessing outfit.
The white blanket was knitted by Grant's Great Grandma.
I just love the little bow tie!
The rest of the week the kids had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa doing things like playing at the park and building a raised garden box!
Grandma and Grandpa, we are so happy you came to visit. We had a great time!
Grant in his white blessing outfit.The white blanket was knitted by Grant's Great Grandma.
I just love the little bow tie!The rest of the week the kids had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa doing things like playing at the park and building a raised garden box!
Grandma and Grandpa, we are so happy you came to visit. We had a great time!
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