Last week we took our first real trip as a family. We went to Idaho for my family reunion (side note: crazy that my whole immediate family getting together now constitutes a reunion but it does). This had been in the works long before Grace was born so we have been looking forward to it for a long time.
We weren't quite so sure about traveling with a 4 week old baby, we considered driving but decided that flying was the way to go. It was so much easier than I thought it would be! We decided on a flight that would have two two hour legs with a short layover in between. It was perfect! She never really fussed at all and the altitude change didn't seem to bother her a bit. Here she is on the plane getting ready to go.
My family rented a house up on Cascade Lake in Donnelly, Idaho. We had a boat, jet ski and lots of water toys to keep everyone busy. It was a lot of fun to see everyone (except my brother in law Eric who is still serving in Iraq but coming home very soon). I even met a new niece; my sister Jennifer's daughter Charlotte. Gracie is the 25th member of my family and there are 2 more on the way so our family gatherings are becoming quite the event to put together, but we always have a good time when we get to be together. I miss them lots so it is fun to see them!
After talking with both of our families we decided that we would bless Grace while we were in Idaho so that most of our families could be there. My Grandma and Grandpa Harper came over from Blackfoot, Idaho, Eric's parents came from Nebraska, and his sisters came up from Utah so we had most everyone there. It was fun for Gracie to meet her aunts on her Dad's side of the family . . . she got lots of attention.
Grace was blessed by her dad at my parents home. We had lot of Grandpa's and uncles there to stand in the circle and be a part of that wonderful experience. I am so grateful for family and for a wonderful husband who honors his priesthood.
We got to spend one more day in Idaho with Eric's family. We decided to go out and visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary. It was interesting, I can't remember if I have ever been there before. It was fun to go see and to spend some time with Eric's family.
It was a very full and very fun trip and quite the adventure!
What a special day and so wonderful to be surrounded by your family! Glad Gracie was a trooper on the plane -- it helps when they're little and still sleepy.
ReplyDeleteShe is so cute! Congrats, you two!
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