Monday, August 23, 2010

San Francisco

A few weeks ago Jackson, Kyle and I flew to San Francisco for one of my best friends wedding. It was Jackson's first plane trip and even though it was a quick 1 hr and 15 minute flight, I had been anxious all week in anticipation for the trip. Jackson is a GREAT baby but he definitely has his moments and I was just praying that all would go smoothly. To our delight, he did amazing on the way there...not a peep. The way back was a little different :) He had a little meltdown that seemed like an hour but was probably only 10 minutes. And even though I became "that person" with the crying baby on the plane, I was surprised how calm and patient Kyle and I were though the little episode. We never stressed, or got upset with each other. We just worked together to get Jackson calm and comfortable. Just one of the many reasons that Kyle is such an awesome husband and Father. We are a great team!
We had such a fun weekend reconnecting with old friends, walking around the city, and enjoying a beautiful wedding and reception. Alisa and Philip looked amazing and their wedding was the perfect blend of the two of them. It was a great getaway but it was our first taste of what life is like traveling with a child....a wonderful experience but definitely different than just the two of us. Looking forward to more traveling memories as a family. We love you Philip and Lis. Wishing you many, many blessings in your new married life together!

Getting ready for takeoff...
San Francisco, here we come!
Alisa and Philip...such an amazing couple!
The beautiful bride
The lovely ladies of Point Loma!

Our little family all dressed up!

P.S. Jackson turned 5 months a few days before we left. Here is his 5 month pic! He is getting so big :)



Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Bo Mitchell Milligan

He's here!!!!! On August 2nd at 7:55pm, my nephew Bo Mitchell Milligan made his debut into the world. And despite being 6 days late, he weighed only 7 lbs 8 oz! I had the honor of watching his birth and it was a complete miracle. Jackson came into the world so different and I did not get the full experience of contractions and the labor process so this was my chance to see how a "typical" birth goes. Haley did amazing....she was such a warrior! It was such an amazing experience watching my baby sister bring her son into the world. She only pushed for 13 minutes....it all happened so fast! And as I watched the nurses weigh him and clean him off, I couldn't help but remember the day Jackson was born just 5 short months before. Bo seemed so tiny and it was hard to think about Jackson being even smaller than that when he was born...it is so crazy how time flies. Everyone always tells you it goes by in a blink, but you don't realize until you see how small a newborn is. I am looking forward to many family memories of Jackson and Bo growing together.
I am so proud of Haley. Her and Freddie are going to be amazing parents. And I am going to be the best Auntie. I love you Bo and I am always here for you. I have been praying for you for a long, long time. You are so loved and have so many people to guide you. Thank you Haley and Freddie for allowing me to be a part of such an incredible moment in your life! He is amazing!

Not too much longer...
Mommy and son.
We have been waiting for you.
Welcome to the world!
Together at last!
First family photo!
My turn... so proud of my sister!
Such a proud Aunt!
Snuggling with Daddy
Waiting for my cousin Bo to come home!
I am soooo excited!
Fish face
Yay, Bo is home! I love my cousin!