Grandma and Grandpa Brimley

Grandma and Grandpa Brimley came and visited us this week. This was our year to be up in Utah for Christmas, but we cancelled because we didn't think it was smart to make the trip with a 2-week old baby. So they came down to see us instead.

We had a good old time hanging out with them this week. We ate out at several of our favorite restaurants (mostly seafood, since you can't get much fresh seafood in Utah), did some shopping (thank you for the diapers and wipes!!!), spent time with the family, and wasted time hanging out at home. There aren't a whole lot of things you can do with a newborn with a cold. They headed back north today. We'll miss them, and the free babysitting. ;)

Grandma Brimley mentioned that she thought Alyssa wasn't doing all the things a 3-week old baby should do, like not holding up her head enough. She should know about these things, considering she raised 3 kids and Alyssa's her 12th grandkid (#13 is due this spring). So Grandma checked out the month-by-month section of "What to Expect the First Year" and it turns out Alyssa is ahead of the curve! She's doing things a 4-week old can do, and some things a 2-month old can do! So now we're not as worried as we were before. She's a really good baby.

Grandma Brimley and Alyssa

Grandpa Brimley and Alyssa

Grandma and Grandpa Brimley and Alyssa

Daddy, Grandma Brimley, and Alyssa