Our Vacation to the West

Luke and I were gone out West for 2.5 weeks and we had a great time.  Unfortunately, Brett was only able to do 1/3 of our trip since his business trip to California was canceled, but we were glad he was with us at the beginning.  We spent 9 days in St. George and 9 days in Southern California.  We had a great time with family and friends and it was a good for my brain to back. Here are some pictures taken throughout the vacation!

Auntie Tara was testing out Luke's Jedi skills

Luke loved the feel of the Ferengi's head

Cha Cha (uncle) Dave was seriously the baby whisperer

Does he look like he's been held by so many people? 

The babe is so alert now!

We took a selfie!

Luke loves his Sophie

Gma

Luke doing his hip hop/disco moves

On our way to SoCal

4 generations with my Dad "Tompa" and  the Gummy

Luke meeting his Great-Grandma Wilson

Luke with his Great Grandpa Wilson

Luke loved my mom

My sleeping buddy

Luke loves his Grandpa Glen

Natalie (Bryce's friend) met Luke and Bryce hasn't yet!

 

Flirt

With Auntie Careesa

We went to visit Brett's old work in Brea.  

Luke with Lynette

The cats could not take their eyes off Luke

Had to stop by A&A Donuts! 

I miss my chocolate twists!

Has it really been six months since we moved?

Yes, I do miss our first home.

Haha, oh Minnie!

Luke with Grandma Tonya

We went to dinner with my Uncle Jerry and cousin Amanda at BJ's.

(See Luke is favoring that left hand)

Stopped by Thorpe to see Hodge

Had lunch with my good friend Laura at Nekter

Kevin bought Luke is first Double Double...jk!

We watched Bryce graduate from BYU-H

Luke was more interested in the ceiling fan

Tasha graduating from BYUH

Luke hanging out with Nana and Papa

My little travel buddy waiting in Charlotte!  

Almost home to see his daddy!

We also saw my Momentum Dance Family, Rick Miller, Marinda Kennison, Bob & Denise Pettey, Jordan & Becca Pearce, and Alan & Brenda Hou.  Somehow I totally spaced to get pictures!  Epic fail on my part!!

Luke at 3 Months

On April 3rd, Luke turned 3 Months!

He weighs about 15 pounds and it's all cute chub.

More alert and loves staring at bright colors.

Loves the outside

He has started to giggle and it is absolutely adorable.

Loves to be held and to look out at people.

Always smiling 

Still hates tummy time

Favoring his left hand (maybe a lefty)

His first laugh melted my heart and I am lucky that my sister-in-law captured it.

Luke's Baby Blessing

We decided months ago that we would fly out west and have Luke's baby blessing at my parent's ward in St. George, Utah.  We felt it was easier for the three of us to fly there and it was also the middle ground for both families.  

March 30th was a wonderful day. There was so much love from family and friends throughout the day for this sweet baby. Brett gave such a beautiful blessing that I was in tears the whole time. I am one lucky girl to have Brett as my husband. I could definitely feel the Spirit as my little baby boy was given a name and blessed by his daddy.  

Luke in his blessing outfit

(somehow I totally spaced it to buy him white socks)

Our sweet little family of three

The Carpenter Side

(Jaden, Dave, Tara, Gordon, Dad, Mom, & Jasmine)

Missing my sister Elise

The Campbell Side
(Careesa, Glen, & Tonya)
Missing Bryce & Tasha

My mom was awesome and hosted about 40 people in her house over a 4 day period.  It was wonderful to have so much family, extended relatives, and friends meet Luke! In fact, I never saw Luke unless he was hungry or it was time for bed.  He seriously was passed from person to person and loved every minute of it.  

Wormsloe

Since Luke had his first set of shots in the beginning of March, I finally felt comfortable to bring him out.  This meant that Brett, Luke and I could do some more exploring in our new environment.  One of our first outings as a family of three was at Wormsloe.  Wormsloe is one of the oldest plantations in Savannah.  The beautiful oak trees with Spanish Moss are stunning and create quite the iconic shot of the South.