Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Des Moines!

Leo's first trip to Des Moines...what an adventure! For a moment I felt like I had given birth to a celebrity! I think Leo got the opportunity to meet the entire city of Des Moines. We started off the weekend at Papa Tony's where he got to meet lots and lots of family!

                                                   Papa Tony is so happy to see Leo!


                                                       Leo & Great Grandma Darlene


                                                                Aunt Joan loves Leo
                                                                G-ma Kathy & Leo

                        We can't forget about Frank! Having some fun while everyone else is lovin on Leo!
Friday night was all about being introduced to his cousins, aunts, and uncles. It was supposed to be a nice family dinner and gathering but unfortunately, my appointment from earlier in the day went a little longer than planned so I missed most of it. Thankfully, Leo was the main reason for the gathering so I think my absence was forgiven.

                                                            Uncle Nick & Aunt Lisa

                                                  Leo's cousins helping him open his gifts

                                                                 Here you go Leo!!






                                                                           Cheese!

                                               So sweet - Nicholas is holding Leo's hand!

                                                  Thank you Sophie for helping me out!
                                                                          Cousins

By this point, Leo has met a ton of people and I can only imagine he is one tired boy. So what does mom do? Why she makes him meet more people! We started off our lovely Saturday by heading over to the Ross family abode. Let me note that I showed up all frantic and sweaty because Neal had left me to get myself & the baby ready alone. This only took a mere two hours and many trips up & down the stairs. Never again.

We joined Holly & Sarah for a little grub at a local Mexican establishment. While the ladies enjoyed some yummy food, Leo enjoyed a blowout. Yes, the beauty of having a baby. He always seems to pick the most opportune time to create problems. After lunch, we journeyed back to the Ross home and enjoyed some more time with the family.

                                                              Aunties Holly & Sarah



Leo stole a lot of attention and I don't think little Colton (Holly's cousin) appreciated it! As you can tell from the pic, he wasn't sure what to think about this little human.


Saturday, mid-afternoon, we headed back over to Grandma Debbie's where Leo met the Rodriquez family, Aunt Gwen, and the King family. Oh boy, was Leo feeling the love and quite possibly lack of sleep. Throughout the evening, friends gathered to celebrate Neal's birthday. We enjoyed some more fabulous food and of course, meeting more people! Leo was passed around non-stop on Saturday - can't say that he got in more than a thirty minute nap.

                                                            Aunt Carmen & Aunt Gwen
                                                                Daddy is a handyman!
                                                                        Sweet Caroline
                                                                          John boy!
                                                                       Stacey & Leo
                                            Nicholas doin' a little mowin' for Grandma Debbie









We loved seeing everyone and getting the opportunity to show off our little guy but I definitely think Leo was happy to see Sunday come so that he could sleep, sleep, and sleep some more!

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