What a fun cabin trip! July and August weather in Texas can be brutal so it was wonderful to escape the heat if even for a week or so. The weather in New Mexico was delightful, warm enough for short sleeves during the day, yet also cool enough for sweaters at night. Hank did well on his first long road trip. We’ve driven to Houston or Dallas with him in the past, but those were only a few hours drive. The drive to Chama was closer to 14 hours. That’s right, 14 hours in a car with a baby…. Hank was a trooper and we had a fabulous time! One great thing about driving is having the luxury to over pack, something we’ve gotten very good at doing since having a child. It really is amazing how much luggage one little being can amass.
There was so much to do at the cabin, or not do as the case may be, and we took many many photos. Here are some photos from Hank’s first trip to the cabin, in no particular order. Enjoy!
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- he had so much fun standing on the furniture
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- Hank loved the lights on these trees
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- with Mom
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- with Dad
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- out on the 4-wheelers
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- having fun on the swing set
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- there’s even a swing for a grownup/big kid
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- Hank thought this puppet was hilarious
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- fun on the slide
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- out on the 4-wheelers
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- it was so great having this mat on the patio. Hank loves being outside
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- a pleasant place to play
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- Hank has been enjoying feeding himself
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- here he’s eating a snack called Pirates Booty
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- we went for many walks on our trip
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- on another walk
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- its hard to tell who is having more fun here
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- some of our off road vehicles
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- hats are so much fun
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- Hank liked this “big” swing
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- we think he’s making a new kata here
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- want some milk?
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- you can tell these guys really love each other
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- hi Mom
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- we have the best time together
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- too cute in a sweater
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- i got your nose Daddy!
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- Hank was mesmerized by the fire
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- we loved having fires outside every evening
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- hanging out on the swing
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- Hank is a good eater
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- meal times are so fun with this little guy
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- deer
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- we found a quaint little cafe a few miles from our cabin
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- Hank had biscotti while Dad had some coffee
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- Hank had a lot of fun climbing up on the chaise lounge
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- hanging with mom at the little cafe
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- at the cafe.
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- checking out the aspen leaves
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- another hat for Hank
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- this rocking chair was Grandad’s and then Dad’s and now its Hank’s! Grandad redid the seat just for Hank.
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- checking out his new bear with Mom
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- fun times with Dad
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- tell me a story Grandad…
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- Hank was fascinated by Grandad’s project
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- family story time
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- Hank loved this sheep skin, perhaps it reminded him of Cody
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- playing on the new playscape
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- these osprey were protecting their nest. we couldn’t see their little ones…
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- so many people tell us Hank looks like the Gerber baby
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- this little fawn seemed to enjoy hanging out near the cabin
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- Hank’s first Jeep ride
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- the bears in the background are Hank’s and Ainsley’s
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- helping Grandad with the aspen boughs
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- these two had the best time “working” on a project together
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- Grandpa has a hat just like this…. he (Grandpa) may have even bought it when he was out at the cabin last time….
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- with his new bear
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- Hank got this bear to commemorate his very first trip to the cabin.
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- fishing on the river is tougher than it looks
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- feeding a cracker to a deer
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- family photo ops are rare for us. usually whomever has the camera gets left out of the photo
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- family Jeep ride, we love the Jeep!
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- Hank loved taking his meals outside.
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- Hank and Dad show off their hat hair
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- such a coy smile
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- Hank is a busy bee, very inquisitive
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- all bundled up for a morning walk
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- our friends had so many hummingbirds near their porch.
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- check it out, this hummingbird actually sat on Sarah’s finger…. a very cool expereince
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- Hank loves the water so bath time is always fun
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- hanging out in the back yard
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- dinner in Colorado
