Dalton took his first road trip up to Meadow Valley and Bucks Lake for the week of July 10-17. What a lil trooper he was! He loved it up there and even spent two nights in the fifth wheel "camping."
Here's the new spot at Bucks Lake...It is soo relaxing and beautiful! I look forward to many more summers here.
As soon as we got there, Dalton got comfy and relaxed in Grammy's arms...Ah, the lake will do that to you! (Of course, Grammy's touch helps too.)
Daddy and Dalton enjoy the new campsite. It is big and spread out with a huge tent in one area, two hammocks for relaxing in two other areas, the deck, the firepit and bench area, and more! There will be many great memories made here for Dalton. (PS...Trav took a swing at carving a duck head on the head of golf club, just like Dad carves....not to toot his horn, but Trav did a nice job for first piece of art.)
Here's Uncle Gerald meeting Dalton for the first time. Gerald commented about how babies like to be walked and how babies know the difference between when you sit and hold them and when you stand....He said, "They must like the altitude."
On Sunday night we ventured from the lake and made our way to Mom and Dad's...Yes, it was time for showers and the king size bed was calling my name! Here's Dalton SUPER comfy in the armchair on Daddy's lap. Man, this kid loved the mountains! He slept 7 hours straight one night! WOW!!!
Kellyn is a pro already...Dalton loves her! She is such a help to me too! THIS KID ROCKS!
A trip to Quincy wouldn't be right without stopping at the Polka Dot. Just so happened that Auntie Niki was there too!
Uncle Trav and Kellyn enjoy the stream at the Polka Dot...Brings back many memories as a kid.
Ok, sooo we happened to be back in town the next day, and low and behold....Polka Dot stop again! This time Grammy came too. Here's Dalton with Auntie and Grammy...getting tons of loving!
A couple days later we made our way back up to the lake. It was time to get out on the boat. We suited Dalton up in his lycra UV protectant shirt, hat, trunks, and a baby life vest to top it off. He looks like a lil sausage in the vest, but hey, he was safe! He loved the motion of the boat and fell asleep most of the time. (Of course, we brought an umbrella to keep the sun off of him since he is too young to be able to wear sunblock.)
Here's Kellyn and Dalton.
Mommy and Dalton
Last, here's the 3 Doyles loving the lake!
Kellyn loved chasing Uncle Trav around on the lawn.
Auntie Lici and her lil peanut!
OOOOHHHH!
There's that sweet smile! Lil cutie!
Kellyn and Dalton enjoy the new play gym...Thanks Gail and Allen! He loves it! Mommy does too, I can actually get something done!
As soon as we got there, Dalton got comfy and relaxed in Grammy's arms...Ah, the lake will do that to you! (Of course, Grammy's touch helps too.)
Daddy and Dalton enjoy the new campsite. It is big and spread out with a huge tent in one area, two hammocks for relaxing in two other areas, the deck, the firepit and bench area, and more! There will be many great memories made here for Dalton. (PS...Trav took a swing at carving a duck head on the head of golf club, just like Dad carves....not to toot his horn, but Trav did a nice job for first piece of art.)
Here's Uncle Gerald meeting Dalton for the first time. Gerald commented about how babies like to be walked and how babies know the difference between when you sit and hold them and when you stand....He said, "They must like the altitude."
On Sunday night we ventured from the lake and made our way to Mom and Dad's...Yes, it was time for showers and the king size bed was calling my name! Here's Dalton SUPER comfy in the armchair on Daddy's lap. Man, this kid loved the mountains! He slept 7 hours straight one night! WOW!!!
Kellyn is a pro already...Dalton loves her! She is such a help to me too! THIS KID ROCKS!
A trip to Quincy wouldn't be right without stopping at the Polka Dot. Just so happened that Auntie Niki was there too!
Uncle Trav and Kellyn enjoy the stream at the Polka Dot...Brings back many memories as a kid.
Ok, sooo we happened to be back in town the next day, and low and behold....Polka Dot stop again! This time Grammy came too. Here's Dalton with Auntie and Grammy...getting tons of loving!
A couple days later we made our way back up to the lake. It was time to get out on the boat. We suited Dalton up in his lycra UV protectant shirt, hat, trunks, and a baby life vest to top it off. He looks like a lil sausage in the vest, but hey, he was safe! He loved the motion of the boat and fell asleep most of the time. (Of course, we brought an umbrella to keep the sun off of him since he is too young to be able to wear sunblock.)
Mommy and Dalton
Last, here's the 3 Doyles loving the lake!
Lil Dalton is 5 weeks old in this picture taken on July 5th. The sleeper he is wearing is a newborn size and barely fits anymore....which is a bummer since it is so cute! He is now longer fitting into newborn diapers either and is becoming more alert and responsive each day. In fact, yesterday, he smiled at me (no, it wasn't gas!). He actually SMILED at me when I was chatting with him and smiling at him in the chair. Then later on when Nanny (Travis's mom) came over he gave her a crocked smile followed by a full on smile with his pacifier in his mouth! SO GREAT! It is amazing!
My dear friend Ruby fly up from LA to spend some time with us this week. We have loved it! She has the touch with him! He would be a bit fussy and Ruby would walk around with him...then ZONK he would be out! I think she needs to stay! (Especially when we get to sleepless nights.)
A close up....entitled..ZONKED! Check out the hair too! 
