Road Trip!

We made the long journey home to Colorado from Utah.  Thank goodness Aunt Laura came along for the ride--the trip that usually takes 8 hours took a lot longer with you!  We stopped multiple times to change your diaper, feed you, and stop you from fussing.  Overall, you were really good, but I am so happy to be home with Dad again!

Our first stop was Provo, Utah, where my good friend Molly Hunter took your gorgeous one-week photos.  We will treasure those images forever.  Aunt Laura helped me get you ready for the big photo shoot by styling your mohawk. :)

After the photo shoot, we drove for several hours to Green River, Utah, where I performed by first diaper change in the car--with you on my lap (don't worry, the car was parked!):

You look surprised by the vigor of my kiss. :)

 Then it was on to Grand Junction, Colorado, where we stayed with your LaBonde cousins for the night.  They were all so excited to meet you!

Aunt Beth and Cousin Marcus

Two cute boys in yellow

Too cute

Cousin Jordan

Cousin Lauren

Uncle Steve

 The next day, we drove all the way to Denver.  You were tired!

Lunch stop in Vail, Colorado.  Can you see the car on the front of your shirt?  We thought it was an appropriate outfit for the occasion.

When we arrived home in Denver, you had quite the entourage waiting for you--most notably your Aunt Sarah.  When we rang the doorbell, she came running to the door screaming.  She couldn't even wait for us to get in the house before she pulled you out of your car seat and snuggled you. :)

A bit more reserved perhaps, but just as excited, were your great grandparents and Uncle Logan.

And of course, your cousin Callum was eager to meet "Baby Noah."  He showed you one of his favorite cars and gave you multiple kisses.  I think you two are going to be best friends.

Your dad was so happy to see you.  He refused to put you down for the rest of the right, even while he was finishing up his work for the following day, and he hung a cute sign on your bedroom door, welcoming you home.

Together at last!!