Saturday, January 10, 2009

Grandma and Papa and Lucie, Oh My!

In a quite moment after the hustle and bustle of many visitors, Rowen contemplates the many new memories he has formed.

We had an exciting week from 12/28 to 1/5 with Grandma Benz, Papa, Amie, David and Lucie visiting "Baby Rowen" (as Lucie likes to call him). Grandma could not believe how big Rowen had gotten in the three weeks she had been away. And it was wonderful for everyone else to meet Rowen for the first time. Papa appeared to have cast a spell on Rowen. Whenever he held him, Rowen just went right to sleep (see below). It was amazing..... I don't know if he was whispering sweet nothings in is ear or saying "Hey kid, you better settle down or you'll have Papa to deal with". Either way, it worked like a charm.

Grandma had to resort to the same methods and Mommy and Daddy. She took her turn with the carrier and the good old shhhhhing method.
Everyone stayed at the Wintergreen Resort. We had lots of wonderful dinners that Grandma and Amie cooked up. It was great for Bryan and I to have a night of good food and company without any clean-up. We just got in our car and drove back down the mountain :)New years day we took lots of family pictures and Rowen was a champ for most of this. He did however get weary of all the flashes and attention like any star would (see below). The one with Rowen screaming turns out to be one of my favorite pictures, because it captures the reality of the situation. I think it is just perfect!!
We opened Christmas presents with the family and got many great gifts for Baby Rowen. One of our favorites and most dear gifts was the cross-stitch from Aunt Amie. Who knew boys were made of puppy dog tails??? I thought Titan's bottom looked a little different.

Every day Cousin Lucie got to hold Rowen. It was so great to see them together. She did such a good job holding him and helping Aunt Myla whenever she could. She helped hold Rowen's pacifier and shhhh him in the car on long trips to town. She was a natural! I know she will continue to teach Rowen all sorts of important things as he grows under her loving and watchful eyes.
We were also able to get some important house things done. Papa was able to replace the dinning room light that mysteriously dropped from the ceiling one day when Aunt Nini was visiting. Grandma helped to hang Rowen's Nursery Letters under the supervision of Aunt Amie and Mommy Myla. They turned out perfect!!! I especially love them because Bryan painted them every so carefully while I was pregnant with Rowen. He did a great job!



We were so sad to see everyone head home, but thankful for the time that we were able to spend with our family. This concluded the first round of visits beginning with Grandma Benz, followed by Bubbe and Zaide, then Whitney and Lisa. Our neighbor, who walks Titan everyday was amazed to learn we had STILL MORE family in town over the New Year. She said, "You are really lucky to have such a big and loving family. It is amazing that they all came to see Rowen" She was right! We are lucky!

We look forward to the next round of visitors and can't wait for the rest of the Craig clan to meet our little dude.

Love to everyone,
Myla, Bryan and Rowen.

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