Vacation Pics!

[lmariana]

Hi everyone! I took a spontaneous trip last week to visit my family in Puerto Rico. It was Gabriel's first flight and first time on the beach! We had a wonderful time, and it was so nice to see family.

The flights were wonderful and Gabe did very well on the way there, but not so well on the way back. :) I took the Marathon car seat and was able to use it on the plane with no problems at all. The Bugaboo was my stroller of choice, and it was a dream. They only times I had issues were at the airport. You have to fold you stroller and run it through the x-ray machines at security now, which is fine if you have an easy to fold stroller and/or 6 arms. I had neither, so it was mildly stressful. However, we made it! The Bugaboo was awesome on the beach though, I highly recommend it!

Here are a few pictures of Gabe and his many adventures! I'm sure my dad would love to know that he's on the internet in his swimsuit...

Mariana
www.heinzandmariana.com
Mother of Gabriel, 08/14/2003

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In the Bugaboo with parasol


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With Grandma


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Lounging on a beach chair


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Mmm, chicken! (I guess I was cutting his dices too slowly, because he just grabbed the whole chicken breast off the plate and started gnawing away!)


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Too cute in mommy's hat!


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Wading with Grandpa


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Swimming with Grandpa

[amp]

Great pics! Gabe is so adorable! Does he ever stop smiling that great smile? He seems to be soo happy all the time! Looks like you all had a great time!

[bluej]

Great pictures! Looks like Gabe had a great time! I ADORE the one of him with the hat! What a doll!

[jbowman]

Great pictures! Your son is adorable!

[kthomp]

What a happy little boy! He has such an adorable smile.

I wish I was on that beach!

[cinrein]

What a cutie! It looks like a good time was had by all. I too love the pic of him in your hat. The look on his face is too much!

Cindy and Anna February 2003

[JenCA]

Oh, how fun and what great pictures! It looks like Gabe has a blast! What a cute boy he is. :)

I am mildly stressed because we are flying for the first time with Julia this weekend (although we're leaving the Bugaboo at home and taking the cheap-o umbrella stroller with us). Did you make the trip without your DH? If so, you are my hero! I don't think I'd be sane right now if I knew I had to fly alone with my DD this weekend, lol! Oh, and was the Marathon easy to install on the plane?

[jk3]

It looks like your DS had a fabulous time. I'm glad you had great weather. =)

Jenn
DS 6/03

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[houseof3boys]

Looks like a fantastic trip for everyone!!!

He is getting so big too. :)

[jasabo]

He is just adorable! What a smile he has!

Lisa - mom to 14 month old twin boys

[steph2003]

I love the one with him eating chicken - what gorgeous brown eyes & lashes!

[lmariana]

Hubby stayed home, but I did fly with both my parents, which was slightly helpful. They're not familiar with our assortment of baby gear, but at least they could hold the baby! The Marathon was easy to install on the plane. I just reviewed the lap belt installation instructions before leaving the house and fiddled with it a little on the plane. The biggest pain though is carrying the Marathon through the airport and onto the plane. I'd get there early and board first, if you can. :)

Oh, and if you ever do travel with the Bugaboo, make sure you get TWO Gate Check tags...one for each part! I only got one the first time, and ended up with half my Bugaboo! Luckily they were kind enough to go down and get the other half for me. :)

Mariana
www.heinzandmariana.com
Mother of Gabriel, 08/14/2003

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[mudder17]

Oh wow, beautiful pics! Your son is beautiful! (Can I call a boy that, LOL?) Thanks for sharing.


Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya
born 22 February 2004

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