Photo Sessions Aren't For Wimps!

Wow! Devon had his picture taken for the first time yesterday at Sears. Man, the photographer must be striving for sainthood because through the entire session, she never once got mad or upset despite the fact that Devon cried through most of the session. And I did absolutely everything that I could to try to make it go as smoothly as possible. I got to the mall an hour early to give him a bottle and change him right before the session... But, because of the trauma of traveling, he didn't get a nap for the second day in a row. He basically decided that he was NOT going to be a willing participant in the photo sessions. After much drama, we did get some good pictures of Devon. Anyone who wants to see the entire photosession can log on to www.searsportrait.com and start a (free) account. Our session ID was 42338a102653141 and the online session password is RF3WZ78PY.

I should also add that road trips with babies aren't for wimps either. I completely underestimated how hard it would be to take Devon to Redding for a few days. Not only does Devon not want to see his carseat for a VERY VERY long time, but he hasn't yet recovered from the break in his normal routine. He is not a happy camper... but he will be soon I'm sure. I really tried to see as many family members as possible over the weekend and I am really sorry that, for those I did see, time was limited... and for those I didn't quite make it to (Grandma & Grandpa K.), I am really really sorry. I really wanted to see you both. It just didn't happen. I love and miss you both (Devon loves and misses you too...)

The lesson learned from all of this is simple: when planning a road trip with an infant, make it count. Next time I will plan it so that we can be in town a little longer so that we don't have to rush and try to see everyone in such a small window. BUT it was really good to see those people that we did manage to see. And I mean that.

OK, well, I will add some pictures of the cousins tommorrow. I hope you enjoy the Sears pictures. Yes, nanas, papas, grandmas and grandpas... you will be receiving pictures soon. Well, sometime after June 11th when I get to pick them up... Adios!