MI oh my

We took a quick trip to Michigan. Marky did GREAT traveling by car and plane. Best compliment-- "I didn't even know there was a baby on this flight."

We planned for cold weather and really didn't need as much as we thought.

Mr. Patient as we were picking up our $20 a day premium rental car (thank you Priceline)

Mark's Grandma Gentle is his little lady. He's the oldest grandson. He is her heart. This is her first great-grandchild. She refers to Marky as the "littlest angel."

This is the view out into Grandma's backyard from the bathroom.

A bridal shower was the reason we chose to go up the first weekend in March. I was so excited to actually do something with Mark's family. His cousin Brian is getting married to one of the sweetest girls in the world, Jenny. Her shower was awesome.

Here is Mark's Aunt Anne and cousin Hannah. This was Hannah's first time holding a baby.

Again, Aunt Anne with Marky

Logan (aka Lacey) playing with Marky. First time with a baby...are you seeing a pattern?

Aunt Anne's oldest Nolan was also holding a baby for the first time.

Hannah and Marky were really enjoying their time together.

I went to the store and ended up visiting with Mark's mom's family. This is Mark's favorite uncle on that side of the family. Vernon was so excited to meet Little Mark. Actually, they all were. Who wouldn't be though?

Last pictures as we were getting ready to leave early the next morning.

G-ma and her boys

Mark, Marky, the banana and Mark's brother (from another mother) Tony

Here we are with Aunt Amanda (Mark's only sibling)

We couldn't get G-ma to look at the camera. That's ok, she was soaking in all the little man she could.

And who can resist the crazy face picture opp?

We had a great time! It was so wonderful being with our family and letting the little dude see where the "Sam Eagle" started.

Note: G-ma kept it nice and tropical in her house while we were there. My baby was not under dressed one bit. In fact, you may notice his red cheeks from being warm. :)