I am actually in a bit of shock still at what a champ Roscoe was on our trip. He fussed a bit on the flight there, but he was overall pretty easygoing about the thing, working his charm, smiling at random people. We got lucky and they upgraded us to roomy seats and we got to sit together so yay for that. (Not so lucky on the way back - they seated us across the plane from each other, each in a middle seat. Yeah right, like someone wants to sit in a window seat smashed in by a wiggly, slobbery baby. Thankfully, a very kind woman swapped with Ray and we got to sit together. Double team is key). Speaking of the way home, we waited at the airport for ages for Ray's dad. Turns out the door of our borrowed car (ours is getting a bumper) doesn't shut very easily and wasn't shut after Big Ray dropped us off at the airport, so the battery was dead when he got back in to pick us up. His dad finally rolls up in his Wrangler. Um... Maybe you all haven't ridden in a Wrangler, but I can tell you it is a rough ride (and I am used to offroading so you know I know). And has NO trunk. And we were coming from almost a week away with a baby and lots of luggage. It was an interesting (and thankfully short) trip back to the In-Laws'.
So, back to Colorado...we flew into Denver and on our way to Colorado Springs the skies were blue and the clouds were fluffy. Even while it sprinkled rain! I was thinking, man, CO never really has total crap weather. Bwahaha. Joke's on me because the rest of the weekend it pissed down rain and gave SF gray skies a run for their money. Meanwhile, it was sunny and 75* in SF. What are the chances?!
Here are some highlights from our trip:
- Meeting his cousins! Roscoe got to meet Connor and Ramon (and his Uncle Joel and Aunt Karen). It was great seeing them all interacting and I really can't wait for Christmas for all the Top cousins to hang out together!
- He also met many, many second cousins, great aunts and uncles and his great grandma. I really enjoyed reconnecting with family I rarely see and hope we do it again sometime.
- And let's not forget his favorite avian friend, Grandma Bird! It was hard to tell which of them was enjoying their conversations and cuddles more. I think my mom almost burst with happiness seeing all of her grandkids in one day (too bad the Chi ones were only in the morning on the way to the airport). We may need to rescusitate her at Christmas when they are all in one room.
- Friday morning I was snuggling Roscoe I bed when I felt something especially warm... Yes, folks, he had explosively pooped all over himself, me and Joel & Karen's sheets (sorry, guys, I owe you).
- Another morning cuddle found Roscoe flopping back and forth between us, rubbing our faces and sticking his fingers in our mouths and noses (his new trick) and then trying to suck on Ray's back. This is one entertaining kid is all I have to say.
- Roo had his first swimming experience in the hotel pool. We just sat on the stairs and let him kick his little legs around, but he sure dug it. I actually remembered to bring the video camera (gasp) but the battery was dead (boohoo).
- It was a big water weekend for him as he also had his first shower with his Tatay. I didn't even ruin it with my hovering, terrified he would flop around like a slippery bar of soap.
- One of the family reunion adventures was going this extreme sport gladiator place (v. fun). One of the "games" found me standing on this little pedestal holding a yoga ball type thing and Ray in a giant swing being underdogged and pushed full force towards me. Of course I went flying into this massive pit of yoga balls with only minor shaken brain syndrome. You know Ray has been waiting for that game since we stopped sparring together where roughing each other up a bit (in the most loving way, of course) is not only acceptable but encouraged.
- We got to see Joel and Karen's new house (so cute) and walk around their neighborhood and see their parks and Connor's many playgrounds (the main playground, the tunnel playground, the brown playground, etc.)
- Oh yeah, and I chopped the hair (again). I was about due for the chop and re-grow cycle.
We were spoiled, as always, with J & K's hospitality and it was a great trip. I can't believe we didn't take more pics, but here are some:
There are more here.
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