Erickson's First Trip

My parents and I took the kids to Bloomington, IL on Monday and Tuesday to visit cousins and meet the newest addition to my brother's family. Their son, Raymond, was born on March 14. Both kids did pretty well in the car although it took Sylvia awhile to fall asleep for nap. We left after Erickson ate and didn't have to stop to nurse him which was very nice.

Snuggling cousins. I think these two will be good friends.

Margaret knew that Sylvia likes Curious George and picked out some books to read to her.

Swimming at the hotel was a highlight for Sylvia.

Erickson took his first swim.

He loved floating in the water even though it was a little cold.

Everyone liked spending a little time in the "hot pool," as Sylvia calls it, although Erickson is making a funny face.


We also took the kids to a park on Tuesday morning followed by a picnic outside John & Gretchen's house. It was cool in the morning but the sun was out after naptime and the kids got hot and sweaty.