Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Adventures in Miami

Isaac had tackled road trips in previous months, going to DC and SC a few times. But this month, we leveled up (literally) and Isaac went on his first plane ride(s)! He took a total of four flights as he traveled from Raleigh, NC, to Miami, FL. For the most part, he did really well, especially considering he had a cold and his ears were likely giving him trouble. He was a trooper, however, and didn't seem too bothered by them and, therefore, neither did the passengers around us.
On three of the four of his flights, he had googly-eyed men surrounding him that would turn in their seats to make faces and silly noises at Isaac in order to make him laugh. I don't know who was more entertained by their antics: Isaac or me. Isaac responded with his usual pleasantness and in full giggles at one point for a guy making farting noises at him (insert joke about men never being too old or young to enjoy farting noises).

Isaac with all of the luggage

At the airport and waiting to check-in


With the Captain and getting his set of wings
We traveled with Mike's parents and my mom and the six of us stayed at a condo owned by Mike's bosses. It is a beautiful place with one amenity that Isaac and I took full advantage of: a pool! Isaac swam in a pool for the first time and really seemed to enjoy it.





Here are some pictures of the family enjoying the view from inside the 35th-floor condo.










We also went to the beach one day. We took in the views of the waves and also the lighthouse that was on the shore.






It was an incredible trip full of "firsts" for Isaac and others of us on the adventure. It was nice to get away, but also wonderful to come home.



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Isaac and Friends

Isaac has met so many new friends in the last few months. Some he even met before, but I had failed to post pictures. Without further ado, here are some snapshots taken from the last couple of months!

Traci, Daniel and David
David and Isaac
Daniel and Isaac
Brooke and Isaac
Melody, Isaac and Lee
Juliene, Paul and Isaac
Paul, Isaac and Juliene
Taneka and Isaac
Natasha and Isaac
Jay, Kasia, Maks and Isaac (with aunt Mal too)
Dean and Isaac
Joseph, Lisa and Isaac
Joseph, Lisa and Isaac
Isaac and Jordan
Martha and Isaac

Monday, April 21, 2014

Isaac's First Easter

What a beautiful day to celebrate Christ's resurrection! The weather was gorgeous and spring really showed itself.

Precious Isaac had a busy first Easter. We began the day with a bottle and then having him pose with his Easter basket filled with a tub toy, book and "First Easter" bib. After posing him with his basket, we read the Easter story from his new book and shuttled to church (actually making it there on time- a second Easter miracle!).






After church, we met one grandma and a great grandma at Cracker Barrel where Papa was working. Papa had fun showing Isaac off to the other employees before letting Isaac sit back down at the table. I am not sure who enjoyed it more, Isaac or Papa. 




After lunch, we went home, napped a bit and then ventured out again to see our other grandma, grandpa, and aunt Jessica and uncle Chris! It was a fun-filled and happy Easter.