10. This month, Calvin went on his first plane flight(s)! This was also my first flights with a baby, I suppose. While it's definitely easier flying alone, my awesome little man made it much, much easier than it could of been. And, with a messy diaper on only 2 of the 8 flights, we were also doing pretty darn good!
9. This month, I got to dress Calvin in his first sunglasses and swim suit. I'd actually started comparison shopping quality sunglasses for babies before he was even born and eyeing many different swim suits back then, too. So, it was fun to finally get to introduce him to the gear that screams "summer" before fall officially set in.
8. We watched a lot of the Olympics this month. I may not be able to play any sports to save my life, but I sure do love becoming an "armchair expert" while the Olympics are in session. I became pretty absorbed in beach volleyball and swimming more than anything else. And, it was pretty fun to text with my sister about them, too!
7. This month we've had a return to eating out. Granted, it's generally at an off peak time or a low key place, but Calvin has shown he's actually quite good and the restaurant scene. While we'll probably never eat out as frequently as we've enjoyed in the past, it was pretty nice to get in a couple good celebration meals this month.
6. I attended a zumba class with Calvin a couple weeks ago. It's held at a local LDS meetinghouse once a week and is completely free. It's something I hope to do a lot more now that we've gotten through the busy past couple weeks.
5. This month Devin and I became pretty engrossed in documentaries. It's now something we check regularly for updates in our Netflix. It's been a fun way to use our brains in a new way. Of course, we tend to be drawn towards medical and social issues more than anything else, but our horizons have definitely been broadened.
4. Calvin and I visited Yellowstone! This was actually Calvin's first National Park. I guess we follow the "go big or go home" philosophy. I had never been either, so it was pretty fun to explore. Surprisingly, Old Faithful was (while not uninteresting) one of my least favorite parts. We found some fascinating and beautiful places a little more removed from the biggest tourist spots. And, we had my sister (a Yellowstone employee!) to act as a wonderful guide!
3. The biggest reason behind all of this travel was to see my sister Kassie marry the love of her life. This was the first time I've been in Idaho in a looooong time. It was completely worth it. I had a lot of fun spending the last day and night of her single life with her. And, I loved seeing her so happy and in love on her special day!
2. In conjunction with the trip up to Idaho, I had a chance to spend some extra time in Arizona with my parents after the wedding and before coming home. We visited another national park, found a neat little place to eat, and did some Christmas shopping. I also loved making cookies with my brother, seeing my sister and nephews, and watching my two brothers left at home with Calvin.
1. One of the very best parts of this month was Devin taking his boards! While he had to put in a lot of work to get ready for them, we at least had time with him during his study breaks. And, after both sections were completed we got to celebrate! Those were the last major tests of his medical school career, too! I'm feeling pretty darn proud of him these days. He's so close to being a doctor now...it's pretty crazy!
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