Declan's First Vacation

We were fortunate to be able to make a trip to the big island of Hawaii this November. Declan was five months old for this first plane trip. The only time he was bothered was during take off and landing, and was a content angel in his mother's arms for the rest of the trip. I lie - on the leg from Hawaii back to LA, he had a couple of seats of his own to stretch out on. Definitely a benefit to taking the red eye. He thrived at sea level. Incubated and born at five thousand feet, it's like he hasn't been getting enough oxygen up to this point.

 Last minute check of the Blackberry before getting on the plane

 Jet lagged
                                                   
 Fancy, right? Yay, Other Mothers.

 Lantern Parade, kicking off the coffee festival

 Ready for the beach

 Or the pool

 Finally, the beach.

 Sunset at Huggo's on the Rocks

 Lord of all he surveys: the coffee farm

 Tuckered out from all the activity

 Getting his boarding passes

Baby's first coffee tasting. (not really)

My 1st Halloween

Declan loved the pumpkins Uncle Damien grew for him.

 Our little Chimayo Chile!

 The "Farmer" and His Chile

Sometimes, on the weekends, Mom and Dad take me on hikes!

 Overlooking Bandelier

 Jemez Falls

I was busy during my 3rd and 4th weeks of life.

I'm a party animal!

Hanging out with my cousin, Pablo.

Check out my big eyes!

Food coma!

My very first Cinester event.  Amanda sure seems to know what she's doing.

My first bath

I wasn't a very big fan of my first sponge bath.

My first week at home was great!

We just can't stop staring at our little wonder.

Going home...

I got to go home on Father's Day after 4 days in NICU.  Is there a better Father's Day gift?