9.12.2010

First Family Trip!

Kris, Bennett and I ventured out on our first trip as parents. We drove from Michigan to NYC, and thankfully our little one was an excellent traveler!


First we stopped in Niagara Falls. Bennett loved looking at everything from his carrier, and was totally unfazed by the waterfall "rain". Don't judge me for his camo getup...if you are able to distinguish him from his surroundings.



It was a little windy out...





We stopped for a night at Tanglewood where Kris was playing with the Basie Orchestra. Tanglewood is basically an outdoor venue deep in the middle of the forest, so Bennett got to have his first experience with nature!


Bennett had his first restaurant experience at Serendipity in New York. He used his newly developed grabbing at objects skills to stick his hand in the frozen hot chocolate and almost knock it on the floor. Luckily, his intrepid mother would never let good chocolate go to waste, and averted disaster.


Hanging out in the hotel


Outside the best toy store ever - they carry the brands of wooden baby toys we were going to have to order online...this is a very exciting thing in Mom World.


This is what happened when he woke up and heard he got new toys.

This is how Bennett rides the subway. Can't find him? Neither can the germs.


He was so over his receiving blanket haz-mat suit!


On the way home. I think it is important to expose Bennett to culture, but sadly we did not have time to detour.




5 comments:

  1. The picture of Bennett hearing of his new toys made me laugh out loud. Also, yes, he is very cute.

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  2. Camo...I didn't know that about you and Kris...

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  3. I agree- the new toys photo was priceless! He is so precious and your commentary was hilarious. And I know I STILL owe you an email, though it's probably past the point of useful, and though it sounds like you already know anything I'd have to share, which decreases my guilt a great degree. :) How I wish we lived near! I wish I could see you as a mommy! LOVE you!

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  4. You didn't take him to The Shore? For shame, for shame!!!

    I feel the same way as Bennett about the wooden toys though.

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  5. Wow! He is getting bigger and cuter. Thanks for this blog spot, I have enjoyed seeing my family I rarely see. I want to play with Noah, and nibble at his toes...lol

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