A couple weekends ago a bunch of the family here in Tucson went to Deming for a baby blessing. It was the opportunity to spend time with extended family we hadn't seen in a while. It was also a chance to do one last thing with my brother and his family before they moved. It was a nice short weekend and it really was so enjoyable spending time with all the family.
We drove like an extra 40 minutes to Las Cruces to eat at this restaurant that is very similar to a place we frequented when we lived in El Paso. It was so yummy and so worth the drive.
These are the birds inside the restaurant. There is also a tank of piranhas but I didn't have a chance to snap a picture. Too funny that there is a big old bird cage in the middle of the front lobby of this Mexican food place.
The nasty lollipop my brother bought to gross out the kids and totally freak out Elyssa.
The only place Olivia would be content and not freak out. The restaurant was so loud and I guess she wasn't having that so she thought hanging out outside was a better idea. Thank you Grandma for helping settle her so Mommy could finish her food and enjoy dessert.
A pretty sunset on the drive back from eating.
Miss Olivia was not a fan of being in the car for 3 hours. She did so so but was so happy to get to the hotel and just chill and stretch and wiggle on the bed. She also didn't do so well being out of her element for a weekend. It was kind of a long 2 days for Mommy and Olivia.
Happy to have some play time with Zoey's bear.
Can you spot the teeny baby in the big bed?
My dad and his only sibling, my Aunt Tommie. It was so great to see her.
Cousin David snuggling his favorite baby.
My cousins 2nd to youngest, Sarah. She is a stinker but such a cutie.
The little man who brought us to Deming. Nathan is the 5th and last child of my cousin Cathy. He was born just a few weeks after Olivia.
Zoey and Natalie (my cousins #3) have a great time playing together. So cute to watch them interact. Zoey is only like 2 weeks older than her. They get along really well.
Typical open mouthed grin.
The reprimanding look.
The puppy dog/looks like she is going to cry look.
A silly look at her chubby cheeks. She is still small but she is getting some meat on her.
Finally, a good look at why her Aunt Mar calls her a turtle. She has a pokie lip like a turtle. I think it is cute.
I just want to squeeze her and kiss her and snuggle her all the time. I love this little girlie!
If you can't tell, it's a duck.
This is the sword and shield she made for Noah. Awesome!
She begged me to take a picture of her looking tough with the sword and shield. Silly girl.
Since the little pool was a flop Aunt Jenn bought a fun hose attachment for the kids to cool off outside. They have had a great time with it and I think enjoy it more than just sitting in a tiny kiddie pool anyway.
I love the simple things that bring smiles to my kids faces. LOVE IT!
Little stinkers attacking Mommy with the water. It did feel nice though.
She is so cute with headbands and I love her rainbow pony onesie.
She really does love to chew on her hands.
My little owl baby. Olivia has the biggest eyes. So beautiful!
Zoey thought it would be fun to put her Build-A-Bear's skirt on Olivia. It fit and looked rather cute. The funny thing is that I didn't think about it much after that and she ended up wearing it all day.
Here's her sexy baby pose. Ha Ha. She is too cute.
We drove like an extra 40 minutes to Las Cruces to eat at this restaurant that is very similar to a place we frequented when we lived in El Paso. It was so yummy and so worth the drive.
These are the birds inside the restaurant. There is also a tank of piranhas but I didn't have a chance to snap a picture. Too funny that there is a big old bird cage in the middle of the front lobby of this Mexican food place.
All the family that was there minus myself and Olivia who were behind the camera.
The nasty lollipop my brother bought to gross out the kids and totally freak out Elyssa.
The only place Olivia would be content and not freak out. The restaurant was so loud and I guess she wasn't having that so she thought hanging out outside was a better idea. Thank you Grandma for helping settle her so Mommy could finish her food and enjoy dessert.
A pretty sunset on the drive back from eating.
Miss Olivia was not a fan of being in the car for 3 hours. She did so so but was so happy to get to the hotel and just chill and stretch and wiggle on the bed. She also didn't do so well being out of her element for a weekend. It was kind of a long 2 days for Mommy and Olivia.
Happy to have some play time with Zoey's bear.
Can you spot the teeny baby in the big bed?
My dad and his only sibling, my Aunt Tommie. It was so great to see her.
Cousin David snuggling his favorite baby.
My cousins 2nd to youngest, Sarah. She is a stinker but such a cutie.
The little man who brought us to Deming. Nathan is the 5th and last child of my cousin Cathy. He was born just a few weeks after Olivia.
Zoey and Natalie (my cousins #3) have a great time playing together. So cute to watch them interact. Zoey is only like 2 weeks older than her. They get along really well.
You think little people like to fall asleep in Mom and Dad's bed?
How precious the way Noah is holding her hand. Made me smile!
Zoey made this awesome house for Olivia. She was so proud and Olivia was pretty content in it for a while.
Love the eyes here. Too cute!
2. Arms nicely above the head, legs a bit more relaxed.
3. Arms comfortably up in the air, and though you can't see them the legs are completely relaxed.
4. Hold position for approximately 6 hours.
