Newland Michael Thomas

It had been several months since a new baby boy entered the world and we could hardly wait to meet the little guy. The time for our visit had finally arrived.

We took a slight detour to Twin Falls and Boise for a couple of days so Glen could do some work there. The Sacramento Temple was another stop we made on our way to San Francisco. 

Seeing grandbaby #10 for the first time was very special for us. Thankfully Abe has FaceTimed with us so we have seen more than just still-life pictures of Newland. But seeing him in person was the best of all.

I loved watching Abe and Klarissa with their little son.

Time to get the little one ready to go out for the evening.

We were off to Boboquivari's for a fancy dinner.

It was fun to see Abe and Klarissa's new apartment. I loved seeing how they have decorated and ways they are making the most of their limited space. Such a beautiful place for them to live.

Little Newland is the happiest when he's flat on his back in his bed. I guess he just loves to stretch and kick.

It was Newland's 3-month birthday the next day, so Klarissa put him in his party hat for pictures.

Klarissa's mother Ingrid and her sister Mariah join in with the stripe theme of the day.

There were a couple of projects in the works while we were there. Glen tried to help Abe get his computer hooked up to his big, new, flat-screen television.

Another project they were doing was trying to figure out how to get their bed turned a different direction and get it hoisted up to rest the top of the bed on the shelf running along the bottom of the wall and get the end of the bed elevated to the right height.

Off we went to IKEA to get supplies for the tasks at hand. But first, a stop for lunch at the Elephant Bar. Thanks to the Jackson family for tending Newland while we made those shopping and eating stops.

What an adventure we had at IKEA trying to get their new box springs tied onto the top of their car. We had quite a ways to go to get that thing back to the apartment.

Everyone's arms got tired holding onto the box any way they could to make sure the cargo stayed safely perched atop the vehicle en route. (Note: no box springs, vehicles or people were harmed in the transporting of this merchandise.)

Upon completion of the delivery, Glen, Mike and Abe were anxious to get out of there and be on their way to the BYU football game at San Jose. We girls relaxed at the apartment watching movies and Newland. Mariah was so sweet being a doting auntie to her little nephew.

Sunday was blessing day. It was a double treat because not only did we get to be there for the blessing, but we also got to hear Abe speak in church. Of course there were pictures taken after church.

Back at the apartment the photo shoot continued and all were enlisted to get the little guy to look at the camera and smile.

Ingrid had done a lot to help Klarissa prepare the food for our consumption.

After lunch Mariah and Glen took a little nap. Glen used Klarissa's nursing pillow for his headrest. He thought it looked just like the traveling pillow we had out in the car. I guess he didn't realize this is at least TWICE the size of our neck pillow.

Our trip was all too short. The Thomas and Jackson families made our visit so very enjoyable. So long, baby Newland.

 See you again at Christmas time!!