Meeting Cousin Lisa (Outer Banks Vacation)

Earlier this month, we headed East for a Stafford family vacation in Duck, North Carolina (in the Outer Banks). This was the first time Peyton met his Uncle Matthew, Aunt Kathryn, and cousin Lisa.

Lisa liked some of the books we brought.



The house had a pool table which really intrigued Peyton.



I had the opportunity to read "Goodnight Moon" to Lisa and Peyton.



Lisa liked Peyton's slinky and Peyton liked Lisa's farm animal collection.



Kathryn watched the kids play.



Ooooh, slinky!



James saying goodbye to Lisa.



Matthew got to hold Peyton, though Peyton wouldn't behave for the camera.



It was fun to have the cousins meet!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

James has really enjoyed these first 6 weeks of fatherhood. He's a very proud papa and loves spending time with his "Little Man". The two have become extremely close over the first six weeks!



This is James' first picture with Peyton - taken at the hospital the morning of Peyton's birth.

The two enjoy taking naps together.

Peyton is so in love with James always looking at him with fascination.

The fascination continues!

For Father's Day, I bought James two onesies for Peyton to wear during football season. I had to buy two as he'll grow out of the 3-6 month one before the end of the season. I assume Peyton's Aunt Tracey will keep Peyton dressed in Steeler-gear, so I went with Colts-gear considering that's for whom his namesake plays.

Happy Dad!

Go Colts!!

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Peyton's grandpa Oscar loves spending time with his first grandchild.

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Other Dads to celebrate:

My cousin Darlene welcomed her first baby on Tuesday, May 26th. Manuel Cruz Minjarez was 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Like Peyton, Manuelito was born with a full head of beautiful black hair.

Happy Father's Day Felix! You have two beautiful boys!

James' brother Matthew welcomed his first baby Elisabeth Joy Stafford on Monday, June 8th. Lisa weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 18 inches long. Following suit, Lisa was born with a full head of hair as well - a beautiful auburn red.

Congrats Matthew - Happy First Father's Day!