Graham's First Visit to KY

All loaded up and off to KY in a car too small, really, for all of us and our belongings. The upside is that in a car that is too small, you pack lighter and Lucy can help with Graham. The downside is that Harper can reach Lucy- and that just means aggravation. All in all, the trip was flawless. Graham cried for less than 20 minutes the entire 10 1/2 hours, Harper managed to keep her feet to herself most of the time and movies pacified Lucy and that mouth which really needs a car of its own at times. And we made it to Lexington to see the last half of the UK basketball game.
We arrived in Lexington and stayed for less than two days. This was just enough time for the kids to be showered with gifts, attention and to squeeze in some funtime with Parker, Pop Pops' trains and Gramzie and the pirate ship. More time will be spent in Lexington this summer- we promise!
The next day was Graham's baptism. He got the shared honor of being baptized with Molly- whom we all met just hours before! Needless to say, Graham and Molly like each other. They ogled each other and smiled big goony smiles at each other much of the week. Molly cheered for Graham when he bounced in the jumparoo and they held hands a lot when playing on the floor. Graham is big enough to eat Molly, but he never had the opportunity to get hungry since he ate every hour on the hour while we were in town.
Back to the baptism... Graham was being dangled over a fountain of holy water when he heard Fr. Gary say his name, just as Lucy did a few years before, he craned his neck to see who was about to pour cold water over his head- a little guilt trip for the priest. Then Fr. Gary got his revenge, he finished the bottle of chrism on poor Graham. To say that Graham's head was slippery and smelly for days is an understatement. I know you only need something old, something new, something borrowed and something new when you are a bride on your wedding day, but since Graham was wearing a beautiful white gown, it needs to be mentioned:
Something Old- the gown, Nani made it and Lucy and Harper and myself and my sisters wore it at their baptisms.
Something new- does a fresh diaper count? or the scratch he put on his own head on the car ride over?
Something borrowed-Graham's shoes are borrowed from Max
Something Blue- Graham wore his UK jersey underneath with the number "1/2" across the front. Oh, and he bleeds Kentucky blue!
Party- cake, egg hunt, and friends and family. We won't mention the UK game, it did not add to the festivities.
All in all, it was a great start to our week in Kentucky.