Adventures in Palm Springs: First Airplane Ride and Dip in a Pool

On Thursday, October 10th, Clay, Luke and I flew down to Palm Springs for a long weekend with Cindy and Leo. Luke and I were nervous for Clay's first trip on an airplane. Here we are at the Sacramento Airport trying to get Clay to fall asleep before we board:  

Luke is trying to rock Clay to sleep...

... and then I try to rock Clay to sleep.

Clay wasn't tired, and so we waited to board our plan with a very awake baby.  While we were waiting, we noticed a small group of parents gathering near the front of the gate with babies. One perk of having a small baby while traveling: priority boarding!  Walking through the airplane, passing row after row of passengers, I noticed that no one would make eye contact.  It seemed that no one wanted to sit next to us.  Our little baby looked so cute; it was their loss. :)  

This is actually a picture of Clay before our flight home, but he looked just as cute on our way to Palm Springs.

We found an empty row of seats at the back of the plane and Clay was really good during the flight. He slept the whole way!

We had a great time with Cindy and Leo in Palm Springs. The weather was amazing! At 85 degrees, Luke, Clay and I were able to enjoy being outside each day. I went to exercise classes with Cindy and Luke was able to play tennis with Leo.  It was a truly relaxing few days.

Leo relaxing by the pool. Notice the beautiful desert in the background.

Clay, Luke and I walking to the resort.

On our last night, we went for dinner over looking a beautiful PGA golf course.

Luke and Leo enjoying the evening.

Cindy made a delicious lemon meringue pie!

Erin and Cindy enjoying coffee by the firepit.

Clay had a blast. We went for walks to the La Quinta Resort where we watched tennis, and we relaxed by the pool at Cindy and Leo's house.  Luke brought Clay into the pool.  The water was warm, but Clay didn't like it. He preferred relaxing on the lounge chairs.

All smiles on the lounge chair by the pool!

Luke brings Clay into the pool.

He's not that into it.

Luke isn't able to convince him that the pool is fun.

And so he's back into hanging out in the lounge chairs.  He's just like his mom.

Clay loved hanging out with Grandma Cindy.  He smiled and coo'ed all weekend!

We had a great time at the desert, and we can't wait to visit again next time!

Here's a picture of Clay and I waiting for our flight back home. Matching outfits! How long will I be able to dress identical to my son before he protests?

I'm 2 Months!!!

Clay made it to 2 months!

At 2 months, he's been smiling and coo'ing a lot. He also cries a lot when he's tired and/or hungry, but Luke and I are thankful that there's usually a reason.  I spend a big portion of my day trying to get Clay to laugh. If I make weird noises while I suck in air, I'll usually get a chuckle.  I'll do anything for a baby laugh. :)  It's hard to believe that just last month Clay didn't smile or coo since these days he's so animated. 

I have a bag full of newborn clothes that Clay has already grown out of.  He feels so big in my arms when I pick him up. I know he's just going to keep on growing, but it's so weird to already see such huge changes. At his 2 month appointment, he weighed in at 15 pounds, 9 ounces.