Christmas 2007

We had a really great visit with Rich's family in Las Vegas over Christmas. Although I was nervous about Lia's first plane ride, she was a real trooper and had no problems... despite the airline losing the carseat (later recovered)... despite both Rich and I coming down with the cold (we washed our hands religiously- she never caught it)... despite the return flight being held up for two hours on the runway due to computer errors... Lia has just earned her first stripes as a globe trotter, just like her mama and papa!

It was really great to see everyone. Ron and Doris have had a really busy fourth quarter with their travels and parties. Randall et al drove up from Phoenix. Cousin Rylee was Lia's sponsor for her baptism.

Highlights: Red Rock, Chinatown, Bellagio Buffet, and Lia's baptism. We also had a nice family dinner on Christmas day. We were invited to Dale and Diane's for dinner on the 26th.

We did less this time around because of Lia. Rich even gave up his boys' night out gaming night (partially due to his cold). It was tough traveling with a baby. We had to work around her feeding schedule, naps, and all the baby issues that hindered our mobility. The diaper bag and babysling are treasured accessories and my best friends! All in all, I am proud to say both parents and baby did their best to get along and we had a nice time.


Visit to Red Rock.


Christmas display at Bellagio.


Lia's baptism on Christmas Day. She was sleepy but her eyes popped wide open the minute the water hit her head!




Mama and baby taking a needed break.


If she could only sleep this good at home!