Trenton visits the Maddens!

Trenton's first stop was Plano, Texas where Granna's sister Aunt Jan and Uncle Jim lived. There was a surprise awaiting us when we got there--Trenton's 1/2 birthday cake! They have a neat tradition in their family. The grandparents celebrate the half birthdays with their grandchildren since the kids are usually busy around their actual birthdays with parties and friends. So, Trenton had his first party!

Everyone had fun taking turns playing with Trenton. The Madden girlies, Ashley, Emily, and Kelsey, were a big help with Trenton. They also had a toy to give him and a smiling face for him to look at. We enjoyed swimming in the pool, playing gin, and relaxing around the house at Aunt Mimi and Uncle PaPa's. (Since the girlies called them Mimi and PaPa, we just added the aunt and uncle to it to make it easy.) Jay, Kim and the girlies had us over one day for dinner and then we went fishing that evening. Also, Jennifer and Andy invited us out to their house for PaPa's 68th birthday.

Trenton enjoyed the trip and can't wait to go back!

They had a cake to celebrate Trenton's 1/2 birthday!

The girlies

Trenton and Granna out by the pool

The best way to enjoy the Texas heat is in the pool!

Trenton eating pears out of his mesh teether.

Jennifer had Trenton cracking up with her funny faces and noises.

Kelsey loved playing with Trenton.


Kim, Emily, Ashley, Kelsey, Jay

Aunt Mimi was a big help with Trenton

Trenton loved the girlies, and the girlies loved him!

Emily enjoyed holding Trenton.

Ashley helped keep Trenton entertained and happy.

We love family get togethers!

Trenton with Jennifer and Andy

"Big Baby Boy!" Who knew those three words were so soothing for Trenton. Jay had the magical touch--perfect angle, adequate bounce, and most soothing words to relax and entertain Trenton. It was not the easiest task to keep him up past his bedtime (time difference.)

Fishing near Jay and Kim's

No luck with the fish, but it was a fun evening together.

Mommy and Trenton

Mommy with Baby Trenton and Kelsey with Baby Kit. The girls had schedules for their babies like Trenton had his feeding and napping schedule. They also enjoyed using the pack 'n play for their babies' naps when Trenton wasn't using it--so cute!

Trenton was fascinated with Uncle PaPa's handle bar mustache.

Granna, Opa, Trenton and Mommy