Maggie, Lola, Grandpa and GrandmaWe decided to make a surprise trip up to Massachusetts to introduce baby Lola to Aunts Leo and Beatrice. The trip took quite a bit longer than usual, we made several stops for feedings, diaper changes, and walks for the dogs. Nothing unexpected, we just need to be prepared to slow down and smell the "roses" during the trip.
We got to mama's house on Friday (10/9) afternoon, only to find the family fully mobilized for the delivery of Santi and Bobbie Jo's daughter that same day. The aunts were in Leominster, about an hour west, and mama and Doug were headed up to see the baby as well. So we spent a quiet weekend waiting for updates on the birth.
That morning, Bobbie Jo gave birth to a baby girl, Mikaela Lola Hernandez weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. According to the aunties she looks like a beautiful porcelain doll. Congratulations to Santi, Bobbie Jo, Deb & Peter Phillips and the entire family.
Early on Sunday, Maggie and I realized that mama and Doug hadn't had a chance to hold Lola during our visit, so we took a couple of hours to rectify that oversight and took pictures of the family. The entire photo album can be viewed here: The first trip to grandma's house
Willow sneaking into the picture
Doug and Lola the photogenic duoAll in all it was a good test run for us, it gave us the confidence that we could travel with Lola without driving fellow ferry travelers crazy and without putting her under too much stress. We had a great time and look forward to future visits.
