This time, the babes were both here and we were SO excited for them to meet! Kendra's little man, Brooks is now 9 weeks and Adly is 21 weeks. Kendra and Marcus are always wonderful hosts to us, and this time was no different. It was actually the perfect time to visit, as Brooks isn't quite utilizing all of his playthings and nursery just yet, so Adly was able to move right into his space. We also got to play with the many toys that we don't have room for and Adly was definitely in heaven. Their plentiful amounts of baby goodies also allowed us to travel very lightly.
Adly was an unbelievable trooper on the airplane ride, both ways. I nursed on the takeoff and landing, per other mommies' advice. In between those times, Adly slept or played quietly. We picked the very last row of seats and both times lucked out with no one in the middle seat. She is such a good traveler!
It was interesting to see the difference in abilities of the babies, based on their ages. It's so crazy how quickly you forget what a few months ago in baby time was like. I can hardly remember what Adly was like when she spent her days mostly just eating and sleeping. I think it was just as crazy for Kendra to see what's in the near future for her little man.
While we were out there, each of the babies hit a big milestone. Little Brooks gave his parents some relief and finally began sleeping through the night! As of a few days after our visit, he was still continuing this huge accomplishment. Adly also had an amazing moment of her first gut-busting giggle that sent me into tears and Adam racing for the video camera. All it took was Adly to be in the bouncer with Kendra "caw-caw-ing" at her with a parrot. Who knew? It was the most amazing sound I've heard from her so far. Unfortunately, despite repeated, desperate attempts to re-create it, she has not giggled since.
As usual, we ate our hearts out while out there and while our visit was much more low key than it has been in the past, some of our most fun times were spent around the dinner table drinking wine after the babes had gone down to bed. I'm so excited to be sharing in this parenting adventure with one of my oldest and dearest friends.
Passed out on the plane.
Daddies kissing babies.
Adly and her new buddy.
Trying out the jumper. She LOVED this!
Milk coma's are the best!
Buddies!!
We love warm weather walks!
Champagne brunch at our favorite outdoor market.
Posing with daddy.
Me and my lovebug.
Beers, beers, beers!
Taking the little ones on a nighttime Christmas light stroll.
Just hangin' out.
Get the foot in my mouth!
Turn my head for a second and she's on her tummy...
Newborn snuggles
Raclette style dinner, our last night. This was amazeballs.
Love this picture. Mommy and her little boy.
Until next time!
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