I do in Boise

Dilyn went on her first plane ride as we traveled back to Boise to see friends, family and attend Christopher and Jamie's wedding. We were only in town for 3 and a half days with a big agenda so it was a great, but exhausting trip. I got quite a few pictures, but I wish I would have gotten more. With Dilyn it was harder to drag out the camera all the time.

Here's a picture of the plane ride there. Dilyn cried for a few minutes on the way to Chicago, but from Chicago to Boise she was a little angel. Unfortunately we were taxiing on the run way in Chicago before we took off for a couple hours so we were pretty late getting in. All of the Ford clan was at the airport to meet the newest addition, but the kids had school the next day and had to get home. Mike's mom, Desi, and our niece, Brooke, were troopers and waited until we got there. They were both so excited to see Dilyn. Brooke is her only girl cousin so they were able to share a little girl time on the way home. Here we are on the plane...

The next morning we met Grandma Karen, Auntie Marilyn, Chad, Cory & Tana and Great Grandma Halverson. It was every one's (other than Grandma Karen) first time meeting Dilyn. My brothers were a little hesitant at first, but dived right in after that. They were all so cute with her.

Dilyn with Grandma Karen, mom and Auntie Marilyn...

The first time being held by an uncle. Here she is with Cory. She is wearing her cute shoes she got from her Aunt Michelle...

That evening was the dress rehearsal, but I didn't get any pics...sooo not like me. The following morning we had breakfast at Lisa's house with everyone then we were off to see more family and Christopher and Jamie's new house. Lots of fun and the house was adorable, but again I didn't take any pics. That afternoon I met up with some girlfriends in Eagle (my old stompin' grounds) were I didn't bring out my camera once. It was good to catch up with Chels and Tobruk. Patty, Tobruk's mom, even stopped by. That was a nice treat. Then Dilyn and I hiked it over to a nearby restaurant to meet up with some college friends. Thank goodness I remembered to take a picture...they were a little reluctant, but agreed to take it for the sake of the blog. Below is me, Laila, Rebekah and Jeff.

I met up with the rest of the family at Mike's Uncle and Aunt's house (Bill & Kim) where we had fried chicken and a few beers. The following morning we got up and went to Boise State to watch our nephew, Matthew, play in a football scrimmage. He did a great job! He had an interception in practice and almost got someones flag during the scrimmage. Below is a picture of 3 of Dilyn's cousins (Sean, Gus and Matthew) taken after the scrimmage inside BSU at the bookstore.After a quick bite to eat we ran back to Lisa's to get ready for the wedding. Believe it or not I only have one picture of the beautiful bride, Jamie, and it doesn't even show her face. Grrrrrr. I was holding Dilyn during the ceremony and most of the reception so I didn't have the camera much. You will have to take my word for it that she looked absolutely stunning. I couldn't be happier for Christopher and Jamie. What a fun couple. I'm sure they are enjoying themselves in Oregon on their honeymoon. Below is a picture of Mike with Christopher before the wedding got started...Here is Aunt Lisa with Dilyn's other cousins, Brooke and Sam. Brooke was one of the beautiful flower girls in the wedding. Poor Sam was a little hungry and not much for smiling, but he still looks as handsome as ever.Mom and Dilyn...Family picture...My brother, Chad, with me and Dilyn.After a couple hours of the reception Uncle Chad and Grandma Karen took Dilyn back to Auntie Marilyn's for a slumber party so Mike and I could have an evening out. We enjoyed ourselves, but were sooo tired from the already busy weekend so we weren't out too late. After a drink at Cowgirls we were on our way back to Lisa's for a night of sleep without Dilyn. We both slept great, but were really eager to get our hands back on our little girl. The next morning we picked her up and got to see my brother, Dustin. He had flown in the night before just to meet Dilyn. From what I heard he had her most the night and the following morning...he even changed a diaper...now that's love. :) Here he is playing with her...After a bit to eat at the Capri we were off to the airport. Dilyn was an angel, once again. Here she is with Mike at the Chicago Airport during our layover. She looks soooo cute in her little jogging outfit. Mike looks pretty cute too. What a fun trip!