Texas 2015

In February we packed up our little family and headed South to visit family and friends and introduce everyone to Kroy.  We had an early flight out of Billings the day we flew out so we decided to spend the night in Billings the night before in hopes that everyone would get a good nights sleep.  Surprisingly Kroy did amazing in the hotel.  He slept as if we were at home, but I think it helped that we brought his sound machine, humidifiers, and pack and play so everything smelled and sounded just as if we were at home. 

We had to wake our little tyke at 4 AM in order to get to the airport, checked in, and make our flight on time.  He was such a trooper.  Our son is definitely a morning person just like his Daddy and I.  Once we got checked in at the airport we went to a terminal that was not being used and where no one was and I was able to push him in his stroller and he fell back asleep.  We boarded our plane at 6:45 AM and by 7:30 were taking off from Big Sky Country and heading South.  He did very well on the flight from Billings to Denver.  He ate his bottle for breakfast, and then played in my lap and in his car seat for the rest of the flight.

We landed in Denver and were immediately taking off again, so we had just enough time to get us some meds in the airport (both Wesley and I weren't feeling good at this point), make a quick trip to the restroom, change Kroy's diaper, and board again.  On the flight from Denver to Austin (which was a 2 hour flight) he did well once again.  He ate, played, and then eventually fell asleep for about the last 45 minutes of the flight.  Upon landing we were all pleased to be on the ground (we had lots of turbulence coming into Austin...so much that I thought I was going to be sick...literally).  My sister Brittany and nephew Kannon picked us up from the airport, and it was the first time she was meeting Kroy and we were meeting Kannon.  It.  Was.  Awesome!  Kroy just smiled at her and Kannon was just as adorable meeting us! 

Now the ride home...different story.  Both kids were tired of being in their car seats all day, and one started crying which got the other one wound up and we had 2 screaming babies in the vehicle with us for about the first 20 minutes of the ride home!  Wesley opted to sit in the back with the babies (in the middle of them) so he was trying to calm both of them down.  Eventually they both fell asleep and we all breathed a sigh of relief as we raced back to Carmine to get there before they woke up!

We had such a great time in Texas.  My parents came over the first night we were in Carmine to meet their newest grandson, and he took to them right away!  He laughed and played and snuggled with them.  It was also so much fun to watch Kroy and Kannon interact with each other.  They would touch each other, smile, look at each other, and play so well together!  We can't wait for them to get together again soon!  Then we were able to get together with my best friend Katy and her husband & little one.  Although we didn't get to spend near enough time with Katy & Jason, I was so grateful for the little time we did have together.  I generally don't cry when leaving Katy just because if one of us starts crying, so will the other!  But this time I couldn't help it.  We are definitely getting together with Katy & Jason for a longer period of time the next time we are in Texas.  Nonetheless the kids got to interact for a while together, we got some precious pictures of them, and Kroy got to meet his Frauntie & Fruncle!  I didn't get a picture with Kroy & his Frauntie and I am really disappointed that I didn't.  But next time I will be sure to get one!

We made a trip into Houston for Kroy to meet his great-grandparents Granny & Papa, and great-grandma Meemaw.  Everyone just loved him and we loved watching everyone interact with our son!  He also got to meet his great Aunt Diane and great Aunt Tina!  He really took to both of them.  I loved watching him be snuggled by my Aunt Diane & Aunt Tina, and Meemaw too! 

Kroy also got to meet his Aunt Mandy & Uncle Matt for the first time while we were down there.  He had a great time at their house and was spoiled there too!  It was so fun for everyone to meet him.  Texas trips take on a whole new meaning when you have a little one in tow.  You want everyone to meet him, and you want him to get to know everyone as well. 

Not only does Texas hold a special place in our hearts, but it holds a special place for Kroy as well.  He learned to roll from his back to his tummy with ease down there, and also cut his first 2 teeth while we were in Texas too!  I couldn't believe he got a tooth at 3 months old, much less 2 of them!  But he did.  And we were so proud! 

Eventually we had to pack up and come back home, and although we were sad to go, we are looking forward to the next time we can get down to the Lone Star State with our little cowboy!  Here are a few pictures from our Texas trip.  Enjoy!

Kannon checking out my camera!

Cousins playing!

Auntie & Kannon

Auntie & Kroy

Fruncle Jason & Kroy!

Fruncle Wesley & Kaegan.  She was totally into Kannon's car!

Sweet little kisses!

Kroy & Mimi

Meemaw & Kroy

Aunt Tina & Kroy

Mimi & a sleeping Kroy

Uncle Tanner with Kroy & Kannon

Pops & Kroy

Aunt Mandy, Uncle Matt & Kroy

Funny faces from Kannon.  What a little ham!

Kannon helping bounce Kroy to sleep...or keep him awake!  One of the two :)

Pops & Mimi with their two grandsons!

Sweet cousins!

Auntie B & Kroy

Kroy sound asleep on Auntie B the last night we were in Texas

4 Months

I'm a day late in posting Kroy's 4 month pictures, but we were extremely busy around the ranch yesterday (in my defense).  So, I'm doing it today!

Kroy has advanced so much in the last month its really unbelievable.  He has 2 bottom teeth now (which he got while in Texas...more about our Texas trip in the next post), and is a rolling machine!  He can roll over so well now.  He also pulls on everything exploring just how strong he is while seeing if he can get it in his mouth.  He recently started eating cereal in the mornings, and while he's still getting used to the texture, he's doing pretty well with it!  He also experienced his first little cold, which he is still getting over some.  Even when he wasn't feeling well at all he still managed a smile for us. 

Kroy is such a happy baby.  He continues to wake up with a smile on his face no matter what and unless he is tired doesn't fuss much at all during the day.  He plays very well by himself, but also loves when Mommy & Daddy get down on the floor & play with him, too.  It brings us such joy to watch him grow & thrive like he is doing.  He has started to try and hold his bottle by himself to feed himself now, but eventually needs assistance from Mom & Dad to continue eating.   When on his tummy he is trying to start "army" crawling.  He pushes up onto the tips of his feet & tries to get his arms moving at the same time.  While he hasn't quite mastered it yet, I don't think we are far away from having a crawling baby on our hands!  He also loves to touch your face.  When he wakes up in the mornings, or wakes up from a nap he will softly touch my face as if to say "hello Mom".  It is so precious!  He has a little car walker that my Meemaw (his great-grandmother) gave him for Christmas and he really enjoys scooting around in that thing.  It keeps him pretty entertained when he's tired of being on the floor!

Kroy had a lot of firsts between his third and forth month of life, one big part was flying for the first time.  He did so extremely well on the flights from Montana to Texas.  We were so nervous but he did awesome!  He's also been in 3 different states now...Montana, Colorado, and Texas!  Pretty well traveled for a 4 month old I'd have to say!  He also got to see another baby for the first time...his cousin Kannon Jacob.  They had such a fun time together.  We can't wait to get together again with them so the boys can continue to grow and play together!

Here are a few pictures from Kroy at 4 months old.  He wasn't really having pictures that morning, but I took them anyway.  He was way more interested in the blanket, the chair, the sticker, and his toys than looking at me!  Nonetheless, I took them anyway!