We had little Bambino head for the night this weekend!! It was his first time away from his Mommy for that long (yeah for weaning!) and so in honor of the occasion, and to soothe Haley's worried brow, I told her that I would take a whole bunch of pictures of what he did while she was gone and put them on here. So, here is a picture journal of Hunter's stay with us!
The kids were super-duper excited for Hunter to be here and all wanted turns holding him. This is right after Haley left. I thought maybe Hunter would cry a little or occasionally seem sad, but either he didn't notice at all or he didn't care! He was so happy the whole time. Maybe my kids kept him so busy he didn't have time to register other emotions.
Alex just looves Hunter, and can actually remember his name now. When he was a few months old and Haley came over to visit, Alex called him "Winter" and "Sweater."
Hunter ate pizza with us for dinner and really liked it, along with his mandarin oranges and cinnamon wheel. He doesn't look as happy here, but he was.
I tried to feed Hunter, but he pushed my hand away and then pointed to Danny! He mostly ate on his own, but the only person he would take bites from was Danny. I think Danny was secretly pleased.
Then it was bath time! Emme thought it was just so fun to have someone else with her in the bath! They kept putting their toys in each other's mouths and laughing.
Also notice how their roundy bellies create their own natural "fig leaves." Hehehe..
Also notice how their roundy bellies create their own natural "fig leaves." Hehehe..
Ahh.. aren't they cute?!
Yes, Hunter is palying with his medicine. See what a good babysitter I am?
Sucking his thumb before I put him in bed. And proof that I was there!
He went to sleep without a peep and slept until 8:30, when we went in to wake him up. This was the greeting he got in the morning!
Just chillin' after a good morning nap.
I forgot to take pictures, but after breakfast he went to Ben and Linda's and played with Josh while Alex and I had piano lessons.
He seemed to think that was mildly interesting, as was his expression about quite a lot of things.
He seemed to think that was mildly interesting, as was his expression about quite a lot of things.
This is in the car on our way to Sam's Club to buy stuff and get samples! He really liked the samples, but by the end he was super tired and sucking his thumb.
Hunter loved Kittle-Litty and I thought she was very patient. Do you see Lainey's face behind Hunter in this picture? It think it's funny.
He liked all the different toys and really thought he was big stuff because he could push this cart around and not fall down. He's probably not used to having so much room to push things around!
At about 4pm his Grandma Jolley and Aunt Kailey picked him up to put him in bed at their house, since that was where Haley and Dallin would be staying that night. Doesn't he look sad to leave?
Actually, I think he really did have a lot of fun and the only time he cried the whole time was at Sam's Club when Alaina had a fit and stepped on his fingers in the cart. Then he cried very loud. In my ear. For a long time. Until I held him, and then as long as I held him and pushed the cart he was happy. Luckily, at that point we were ready to go anyway!
He was such a good, happy little boy while he was here and we hope he comes to visit again! Emme needs a bath buddy and someone to fight her for toys. And all the kids need visits from their little "Sweater." :)
A couple of other random pictures. I thought this was so cute. It was Sunday morning while we were getting ready for church, and Alaina curled up in her little chair with her books and tucked her legs under her and just read away. Doesn't she look intent on her reading and all cozy?
And just some cutey pictures with Tristan. I think maybe she has outgrown that skirt. It was funny, because that day in nursery, it seemed like all the little girls had on way short skirts. I guess I will have to buy her some new skirts, darn it!!
5 comments:
that's so nice that your kids get to play together! having cousins around is the best. your kids are so cute, and hunter is too!
So. . .Lainy and I have the same red sweater. What does that say about MY style?! :) Anyways, that's so fun that you got to keep Hunter and that he was a good little boy! I was hoping to meet up with Haley in Salt Lake but I had to work. :( Love the pictures of your family though!
I LOVED seeing all these pictures of Hunter's visit! He actually looks a ton like your kids. He blends right in! Love the ones of him and Emme together. They look almost the same size! I'm so glad Haley and Dallin got to go someewhere without kids. Brooks and I don't do it much but when we do we really enjoy the quiet time together without people always needing help and things!
SO, I have to say it is crazy the weather differences between here and there right now. In your pictures in the car the kids are all bundled up and there is snow. Today it was 72 here and we wore flipflops and no coats or sweaters even. Oh, it was heavenly and we are enjoying it while it lasts because the cold might take over again any day!
Lainey's red sweater and boots are soooo cute. Do they make that sweater in my size?
Oh my goodness. That was soooo fun to read about! And it really did make it easier to leave, once you said you would take pictures so I could see what he did while I was gone. I felt like a basket-case when we left him, but there was no one I would feel more happy or comfortable leaving him with. I knew he would love it and he did! The next morning, when I didn't have to wake up to Hunter crying in his crib, I thought maybe we should extend our little trip for a few more days. :) It was WONDERFUL to know Hunter was in good hands, being completely entertained and loved, and to get to relax and be free to do whatever we wanted! We had a moment in the middle of the day when we said, "Wait... we can go ANYWHERE we want at ANY time?! Noon, midnight, our life isn't revolving around a little person for once!" It was heavenly. And it was heavenly coming back to him. It really made me a better parent. So thank you sooo much to all of your kids and you and Danny! And thank you for taking pictures and writing about it!
Oh, Lainey's outfit is adorable. I wish I had that red sweater, skirt, tights and boots. Okay, maybe not such a short skirt, but it looks cute on her!
And I agree with Meggie, Hunter looks like your kids!
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