Cousins!

Back when we were in Springfield at the beginning of October, we got a lot of cute pictures of Roman with his sweet cousins, Caroline and Catherine. They were so adorable!! I think he thought they were very intriguing! We also got some cute shots of Roman playing.

Roman and Catherine

My beautiful boy!
Caroline, Roman, and Catherine. They tried to put their arms around him.

He's in awe over sweet Caroline!

California

The trip to California was wonderful! We flew standby with Roman and were so lucky to get on both flights and be able to all sit together! I just kept feeding Roman to keep him from crying. On the way there, he ate three 6oz bottles and nursed! It's only a 3-1/2 hour flight! My boy can eat!! Once we got to Sacramento, we went straight to In and Out Burger! My absolute favorite!! Then we all went to the hotel to celebrate Bill's birthday. Grandma and Aunt Judith met us with a wonderful cake.

Pilot daddy and his son

Pa, Roman, and Grandma
Ashley, Roman, and Great Grandma

Judith, Ashley, Roman, and Great Grandma

Aunt Judith and Roman
Judith, Roman, Matt, and Great Grandma

Outside the home that Grandpa Franks lives

Roman and Grandma

Daddy and Roman

Our little family

Roman met his Great Grandpa for the first time. Buddy is 95 years old. This was such a wonderful experience. Buddy was awake and happy to meet his great grandson. It brought tears to my eyes!

Four Generations of Franks men!

The next day we left early for Napa Valley. It's a Franks tradition to go to V Sattui Winery. After Matt and I did a wine tasting, we bought a bunch of different cheeses and breads and had a picnic. It was the most fabulous day! I loved every minute of it and Roman loved his piece of bread!
We left early Saturday morning. It was such a fast trip! Less than 48 hours! The pictures with Grandma and Grandpa mean so much to us. It was such a special time! Thanks Bill and Pam for everything!!

Going going back back to Cali Cali!!!

We're leaving in the morning for Sacramento to introduce little Roman to his great grandmother and grandfather. It's going to be a quick, short trip. Pictures to come! Then, when we get back, Matt and I are leaving for our beach trip while Meema stays with Roman. We're going to "wing it" and fly standby to either Jamaica or the Bahamas. Matt made a spreadsheet of hotels and flights once we get to either destination. This could get very interesting!! I can't wait to post how it all turns out!! To be continued...

Crawling!!

Matt finally got Roman crawling on video!! I just love my little boy!!

Trip to Springfield!

I left last Friday morning for the airport for Roman's first flight! We went to Springfield for my 10 year high school reunion. Matt met us there from Memphis, so I was by myself with Roman. I was all ready to take pictures of his first flight and be that hands on mom. Didn't happen. I was more concentrated keeping him from crying. He did great on the take off. I nursed him and then he played on my lap. I kept feeling like he didn't get enough to eat, though. Sure enough, on the landing he started screaming! I kept trying to nurse him and he wasn't getting anything. It was horrible! I was that mom with the crying baby! After all the drama, I have finally decided to give up and quit nursing Roman. This has been more emotional for me than anything. I just have to do what's best for him and he was not getting enough food. I was having to supplement with formula after each feeding. This will definitely make our lives easier in the long run. It's just so hard when you set a goal and can't make it. At least I made it 7-1/2 months! Matt has been so supportive through this with me. I'm still able to nurse him in the mornings and then we are giving him frozen milk and formula throughout the days.

Anyways, we had a great trip. My mom got to watch Roman on Friday night while Matt and I went to the reunion. He got some great Meema time!

Meema and Roman!

The reunion went great. It was so fun to see all of these faces that I haven't seen in 10 years. It's so surreal and crazy!! I loved catching up!

Here are lots of pictures from the evening...

Saturday morning, Matt and I headed over to Sarah and Clay's house to watch the OU/Texas game. They're big OU fans too, so it was perfect! It was so fun that Roman got to meet his partner in crime, Carter! Sarah has been one of my best friends for such a long time! It's so fun that we both had little boys so close in age! Let's hope that they don't do some of the things that we did back in high school... like sneaking out of the house and calling a taxi to pick us up. Anyways, we had a great time with them!

Sarah and Carter

Boomer Sooners!!

The Franks!

Saturday night, my brother and Elizabeth watched Roman so Matt and I could go out to dinner with all of the girls from high school. It was a great time! We ended up having to pick up Roman early because he wouldn't go to sleep for my brother. Oh well, Andy enjoyed having one on one time with his nephew! I will post pictures later of Roman and his cousins playing. They're on my mom's camera.

The girls at dinner!