And... Another Road Trip!

I might be crazy to be traveling so much and so often after having a little one, but I think that since we moved back from Idaho we are eager to spend time with family when we can. This past weekend we traveled up north to attend my cousin Janell's graduation from Graduate School and for a surprise birthday party for our sister in law Nikki. The surprise was a success and our kiddos got to spend time with grandparents and aunts and uncles again.

With the Graduate!

Greg and his dad keeping an eye out for the birthday girl

The birthday girl/expectant mommy celebrating with a Virgin Strawberry Margarita

My babies with their grandmas and Uncle Brandon photo bombing

With Grandpa and Grandma Teune

4 Generations of Marlows

Greg's grandparents' home is filled with gorgeous antiques and beautiful furniture. I couldn't resist capturing our precious girl hanging out and exploring their home.

 We are so thankful that God had plans to bring us back to Oregon at this time in our lives. How special to have family within driving distance so our children can really know their grandparents and other relatives.

Road Trip!

Two weekends ago we took a road trip to Tillamook to visit Greg's mom and family as well as attend a bridal shower for his sister. Alexis had a blast at Nana and Papa's and Ryder got a lot of snuggle time in with loved ones.

I had some anxiety about the long drive (it only ended up being two hours) because I didn't want a screaming baby in the backseat or to have to stop on the side of the road to nurse. With coffee in hand, we started our drive and both of our children decided to sleep the whole way there. Praise the Lord!

Riding Cooper around Nana and Papa's house

Snuggling with Uncle Brandon

Getting into trouble in Nana's bathroom

Spending time with Great Grandma

It was a great day spent with family. The ride home went well until the last 45 minutes when a little boy decided to scream bloody murder the rest of the drive home. But it was nothing a pit stop at Burgerville and listening to the Blazers beat the Rockets couldn't fix.

Ryder at 1 Month Old

 Ryder at 1 Month: Our 12lb "little" guy has had quite the month! He had a thrush infection in his mouth and needed medication which wasn't much fun, but he has been very healthy ever since. Ryder has a very strong set of lungs and uses them to cry and scream often, especially when we are in the car (not a lot of fun for anyone). He grew out of newborn diapers within his first week of life and is now wearing size 1 as well as 0-3 month onesies and 3 month sleepers. Alexis has been adjusting well to life as a big sister. She didn't want to be left out of the photo shoot, which I imagine will happen each month. She doesn't seem to be too jealous or bothered by little brother. I think the sweetest thing  so far in this first month is that she has found out how to say her own version of his name, "Rydee". It seriously melts my heart to hear her say his name!