We took Gwyn to Ohio to meet Brian’s Granny for the first time over Memorial Day Weekend. We drove up in the Highlander with Brian’s parents. It took 11 hours to get up there…missed our exit…and 10 hours to get back. Gwyn only fussed during the last 30 minutes of each trip.
While in Ohio, we went to Columbus shopping and ate at the Cheesecake Factory where Gwyn sat in a restaurant high chair for the first time. It was rather nice to be able to eat a meal out without holding her or taking the stroller inside where you are always wondering if it is in the way of the server.
That Saturday, we met my mom at the Cleveland Zoo. We had a great time and it is a really nice zoo. Gwyn was such a trooper and enjoyed being strolled around.
Here is Gwyn at the zoo laughing at Brian…
Here is Gwyn taking a much needed nap while we wait for Grammy to buy something for Uncle DJ…
We did some relaxing too and just hanging out at Granny’s. Here is Gwyn taking a bath in the sink…
I hated to come back and go to work. It is so hard to go to work everyday and be away from Gwyn. She is changing so much right now. She sits up so well by herself. She is learning to crawl and trying really hard to coordinate her legs and hands movement to actually move forward. She smiles ALL the time and Brian can make her laugh like nobody else can.
The down side of the trip…I gained 1.4 pounds after losing 4.6 pounds. However, the next week, I was down 3.8 pounds for a total weight loss of 7 pounds. I only have 11.2 pounds to go to get to my goal. Good news is that I started running again!
Here is a picture of Gwyn’s big, melt-your-heart smile to leave you with until next time.
by Uncle Doug Brassine, on 04.19.09 @ 9:14 pm
Don’t need to remind you guys of what a gift you have here. Gwyn is a real sweetie and I hope we get to see her sometime … and of course, she should bring Mom & Dad along too!!! Much Love, Uncle Doug B.