Nana's 90th Birthday in Palo Alto

Hannah and I took Landon on his first road trip to Palo Alto to celebrate Nana's 90th birthday on October 22nd. Landon did great on the whole trip, much of this owed to the love he has for his car seat. It was a quick trip, but well worth it. We got to introduce Landon to the Townsend family and enjoy a wonderful party.

Landon meeting his Great-grandma.

Four generations! Great-grandma Nana, Grandma Kristy, Mom Hannah, and Baby Landon.

Nana with her cake at the party. Due to tough economic times, there were only a few candles instead of 90.

Landon at 1 Month

My little Rockstar at 1 month. Thanks to Pooh for helping out.

Landon's First Hike

In trying to make sure we remain active with a newborn, we embarked on Landon's first hike with Grandpa and Grandma Scherer. We headed up the Old Lincoln Highway (a dirt road that used to be the main road from Lake Tahoe to Carson City). There were amazing views the whole way, making the hike very scenic and enjoyable.

I got to break out my new Jeep baby carrier as well. Landon slept the whole time, making the hike comfortable for both him and Dad.

Landon strapped in and ready to rock.

The family taking a break to enjoy the view of Carson City.

Climb, climb, climb. Landon and I entering the tree line.

Around the final bend of our hike, this breathtaking view materialized. This is looking south toward Job's Peak and Carson Valley.

How Landon sleeps...

During the first few weeks, it was difficult to get Landon to sleep at night. He was not comfortable in his crib, primarily because he spit up badly when on his back. Apparently, laying in your own spit up causes insomnia. We tried to use a wedge to incline him, but he was so spastic that he managed to wiggle off of it in minutes. Then he would spit up, and we were back to square one.

Around the same time, we discovered he loved being in his car seat and would fall asleep very easily in it when out on a drive. For several nights, Landon and I would take moonlit trips up and down the new freeway in Carson. It worked to perfection and also gave Hannah some uninterrupted sleep.

Of course, there is no way I was going to take him out of his car seat to lay in his crib, so the car seat went out of the car and right into the crib. The car seat also kept the boy upright which helped alleviate much of the spit up issue.

He continues to sleep in his car seat. It is his safe place, and we plan to go with it for awhile.

The deadly combination of car seat and dryer vibration. Landon never had a chance.

Asleep in his crib, kind of...

Pictures with the Parents

Cozy in the duckie jammies

A kiss for her little angel

Landon with Hannah after a feeding. He looks deep in thought...nope he farted.

First attempt at a bottle with Dad. It was no problem. The boy likes to eat whether its the boobies or the bottle.

Brothers

Landon and Turner are getting used to their new relationship as brothers. This was an especially cute moment the other morning.

Sometimes though Turner reminds us that he has long been a spoiled only child.

Out to the Great Wide Open...with Eyes Closed

This past weekend we took Landon on his first road trip out into the wilderness. It was a short 45 minute drive out Highway 88. It was a bit chilly with the wind, but as you can see, it is gorgeous country. Amazing what you can find in your backyard in this area! I got out with Landon but he never woke up. Not even the cool temperatures and the breeze could shake him from his slumber. I look forward to the day we both have fishing poles in our hands.

(The photos are from Lower Blue Lake.)