Marchmas

Well, we are back from celebrating Marchmas! This was our first family trip and Quin was a pretty good traveler. Everyone was happy to see Quin (and I suppose Tim and I as well).

While out in LA, Quin had a lot of adventures:

Quin got to experience his first Marchmas (along with the rest of us)! This must have overloaded his senses, especially since he received a yodeling goat from GG and Grandpa. When the goat first sang he wasn't sure what to think of it, but he loves it now. Quin got so many toys that we had to ship them all back. Quin got to meet more of his family while in LA. He finally got to meet his Aunt Heather and his great grandparents. It was really nice to have everyone together, even if it was for just a day. After all, isn't that what Marchmas is all about?


Quin got to go to the Aquarium of the Pacific. He absolutely loved watching the fish. I was a little unsure what he would think of it, but it was great. He enjoyed the big floor to ceiling tanks the most, especially those filled with lots of colorful fish. He had a great time standing up against the tanks, held by the back of his overalls, banging on the glass (undoubtedly scaring the poor fish). At the end of the day, he got a few new toys and books which we shipped home for him.



Quin got to go up to Big Bear and see his Grandma Donna and Grandpa Norm. While there, he decided that he likes to sleep on his tummy! Who would have thought that this boy would EVER like to sleep on his tummy. Grandma put him down for a nap while Tim and I were out snowboarding and when we got back he had flipped over and was sucking his thumb. Now, we can't get him to stay on his back! Consequently, he manages to scoot around in the crib so much that every now and then he gets himself stuck in the corner and cannot get out.

Aside from a few minor sleep issues, the trip was great. We will miss the family, but hopefully they will all be able to come see Quin (and Tim and I) soon!