Nevada, Orange, and Doctor

Sevyn has had a VERY busy past couple of weeks.  She took her first flight, went to Orange for the 2nd time, and had her 4 month doctors appointment.  I'll start at the beginning . . . (going to be a long post - so enjoy it, and the pics.)

Sevyn and I left for Mesquite, NV last Monday.  I had to be out there for work, all week for a golf tournament, and Sevyn in usual fashion tagged along.  

(Sevyn's first pair of airline wings)

(Sevyn's first plane ticket - or her mom's)

My mom was with us which really helped a lot.  Sevyn did really good on the flight out to Nevada.  With lots of suggestions from friends, I had her ready to fly, swaddled, eating a bottle on her way up, and asleep 10 minutes later.  She played on the flight after a brief nap, and then right at the end of the flight she fell back asleep in time for the landing. . . it was great!

Sevyn really enjoyed looking out the windows of the plane.

When we got to Mesquite we found out quickly that Sevyn would be easy to occupy if she spent time outside.  It was about 100-degrees outside, so my mom found a gazebo and they spent the mornings outside under it, while watching the ducks.  Sevyn took naps out near the water fountain, and watched the cars and ducks pass by.  I think she really had a great time.  

On Wednesday, my mom was at the gazebo with her, and in true Sevyn fashion, she pooped on herself.  Not just on herself, but on her clothes, on her stroller, on her toys, on her passie, and everywhere else she could find. Unfortunately, my mom didn't find it until she lifted her out of the stroller, once they got back in the room.  A water hose was practically necessary to clean her up.  Hey, it wouldn't be a good trip without a good poop story!

Sevyn and I returned home from Mesquite on Friday afternoon around 1pm.  Once again she did GREAT on the flight. 

When we got home that afternoon, we washed clothes, repacked and headed south to Orange for Jim's Nephews graduation.  It was great because almost the entire Tennison family was there.  

Here are a few pics with Sevyn and the family. 

(Cousin Will and Sevyn at the Graduation)

(Uncle Jerry and Sevyn)

(Uncle Jerry, Sevyn, Papaw Tennison, and Cousin Micah - 2 weeks older than Sevyn)

(Sevyn is Pooped after a long day.)

(Aunt Becky feeding Sevyn)

(Sevyn is ready for her graduation - although its a good 17 years away.)

(Aunt Becky at Graduation with Sevyn - this was the first time Becky got to meet Sevyn.)

(Having a good time at lunch!  Sevyn's new facial expression, sucking on her bottom lip.)

(On our way home, stopped at a gas station for a quick bathroom break, and a ride on dad's shoulders.)

(Cousin Brandon holding Sevyn.)

We came home on Sunday evening late, and first thing Monday morning Sevyn had a doctors appointment.  

She is definitely taking after Jim (and the Tennison family.)  She is 4.5 months old, and  weighed in at 12lbs 13 ounces, which is in the 25-percentile.  She is 25 inches long and in the 75-percentile (so she is tall and skinny.)  She also has a small head, in the 10th-percentile. 

Sevyn also got her 2nd round of shots, and the doctor said she has "extraordinary hand-eye coordination."  

All-in-all, things are going really well.  Sevyn got a great report from the doctors office, and has really enjoyed traveling about, and visiting people. 

In two weeks, we head out to D.C., Raleigh, N.C., and the Outer Banks on vacation!  She's a travelin' girl.