Christmas in Dallas—Part 1

After Santa Fe, we flew to Dallas for a few days to celebrate with my family there.

Devyn was pretty good on the flight out, but we were all excited to be landed and settled in Dallas.

She got to open some presents here, too, including a cool walker thing from Poppy and Mickey!

She doesn't really get opening presents yet, but she sure likes the results! (You don't think she's spoiled, do you?) ;)

The next day, we got to spend some time with Great Grandma...

...and then the Niriders came to spend some time with all of us as well!

Devyn and Elliot got along REALLY well.  Elliot, you're welcome to come babysit ANY time you like!

More to come, including our New Year's surprise!

12 weeks: Dallas Trip, Part 3, All In the Family

After swimming, we got to go over to Mickey's house for dinner, and Devyn got to meet Miss Mickey for the first time. It was such a lovely evening, even if Dev was a little cranky and not cooperating too well.



(As you can see, she was a little red-eyed when she met Miss Mickey, and then completely zonked out for the family photo shoot!)

We had such a good time in Dallas, meeting everyone and playing with cousin Grey. Can't wait to do it again!! (No, for real!)

Here are some more photos from Emily, including photos of Dev with her birthday buddy, Tahl.

12 weeks: Dallas Trip, Part 1

Our first big trip! Devyn actually did really well in the airport and on the plane. Right when we got on the airplane, while we were still on the ground, she tuned up and started screaming, which did make me panic a little bit, but as soon as I got her to start eating, she quieted down and was content for the rest of the flight.

Of course, the teenage boy sitting next to me was a little less content, but whatever.

We arrived in Dallas and were greeted with big smiles by Gran and Pop who couldn't have been happier to see us. But Dev was a little cranky on the way home and it made Gran a little white-knuckled to have to drive in traffic with a tiny screaming person in the back seat.

The next day, we got to introduce Devyn to her great grandparents.




I can't even express how amazing it was to see my grandparents with my daughter. They were certainly moments I will never, ever forget.

Emily and Grey were pretty impressed with Devyn, too.

And, Dev got to meet her Aunt Allison, who couldn't have been more smitten.