We were talking the night we left Alaska about how funny Mara is and how quickly her moods change. That's when Nick said it- "Babies are bipolar." Such a simple statement, but such a GOOD explanation of a baby's behavior.
When we got home, Mara started with a sniffle. Then it warped into something truly ugly. Coughing, choking, sneezing, sniffling, screaming and crying. Her poor little eyes made my insides hurt. Anyhow, enough with the tragic description. Every one of you mothers I'm sure can remember the first time your first child got a cold. I know, I'm just too tenderhearted, but I jumped for joy when I found out that I didn't have to use the nose sniffer, and Mara is pretty happy about that too. (Thanks Patience!!) Luckily, she's already on the way back to happy and healthy.
Alaska was a lot of fun- we had most of both families there!! Sadly, we were missing two siblings (and their families) on the Pierce side, but we had more than enough people to keep us busy. Hopefully no one felt too neglected- we really tried to make time for everyone, and I think we did a pretty good job, even if I do say so myself. Here is a smattering of pictures, mostly from the baby blessing. Enjoy!!
Mara had a ton of fun sleeping in the suitcase at Grandma Jane's house. I think Grandma Pierce is right, she looks like a China doll when she's sleeping!
It was so much fun to be all together for the first time since 2004. It was pretty neat to have the 4 generations together too. Its crazy to think of my parents as Grandparents!!!
The Bohman house was nonstop fun and games (literally). Naturally, as the one and only grandchild as of now, Mara was the center of attention.
Life with the Pierce's was pretty awesome too! Lots of silliness, fun and excitement!! The Grandparent's Pierce are old hat at this "grand baby" thing. Mara had a ball "talking" to them, being snuggled, and thoroughly spoiled!
There were plenty of "branches" of the Pierce family represented. The way I see it, the more the merrier! And believe me, we had a blast!
It was so much fun to be all together for the first time since 2004. It was pretty neat to have the 4 generations together too. Its crazy to think of my parents as Grandparents!!!
The Bohman house was nonstop fun and games (literally). Naturally, as the one and only grandchild as of now, Mara was the center of attention.
Life with the Pierce's was pretty awesome too! Lots of silliness, fun and excitement!! The Grandparent's Pierce are old hat at this "grand baby" thing. Mara had a ball "talking" to them, being snuggled, and thoroughly spoiled!
There were plenty of "branches" of the Pierce family represented. The way I see it, the more the merrier! And believe me, we had a blast!
Mara had so much fun meeting her family and seeing the people who love her. She's pretty small, so she slept a lot, but while she was awake, she had a ball. Trust me, she misses you all already!
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