Aruba

Oliver, mommy has been very busy and has a lot of events I need to go back and record for you.

First of all, you took your first international trip in July when you were 5 1/2 months old. You experienced the ocean and the pool for the first time. You absolutely loved both, but you especially took interest in the ocean. Grandma Terri carried you around in the water for an hour, and you just loved it. The water temperature didn't bother you at all. We put you in a little blue float in the pool and you could have cared less about what was going on around you as long as you had your float toys to stick in your mouth. You had more fun being pushed around with Grandpa Kevin and Daddy, rather than with Grandma Terri and Mom. They were definitely more entertaining for you. At the end of the trip, you started to show symptoms of a virus, which the doctor said was most likely from the pool...So, no more pools for awhile! Although, I just got a little blow up pool for our yard that we'll have to try out soon...

You went on lots of walks and impressed many islanders with your size and cuteness. You slept with the Grandparents, and gave them a pretty easy time. Although, they said you cried a few times in your sleep, which is so cute. Mom and Dad got some serious sleep!

We got some great pictures of you. Some of the last pictures before you got your first haircut.

You did very well on the plane, and slept most of the way. It was a breeze flying with you with Daddy. He was a big help. You flirted with many on the plane, and impressed all the people that sat around you on the plane.

You got to see your Great Grandma for one day while you were there, and she thought you were a special little guy. She got a kick out of you in your Body Glove surf suit!

You're a good little traveler. Love you lots.

Mom