Dashiell's First Airplane Ride and Vacation

Here are some pics from Dashiell's first family vacation to Maui. We decided to take a last minute trip while Dash is still immobile, thinking it will be easier to travel with him now than when he is a toddler.

We left last Saturday morning at the crack of dawn. Kevin's parents were visiting for two days (Thursday and Friday) and they ended up going to the airport with us because they were flying over to Spokane for a wedding. It was a short, but welcomed visit! Grandpa Beck even taught Dash how to make some funny noises with his mouth. Dash was quite the imitator!

Dash did great on the plane. He slept on the flight from Seattle to Portland and then took a few catnaps on the way to Maui. He was a little grumpy here and there, but didn't have any major crying episodes (he was quieter than most of the kids on the plane). He turned out to be quite the little flirt. Apparently, he inherited that from the Beck men! The plane was packed and we had someone right next to us, but we were complimented on how quiet Dash was on the trip. It was a long day for all of us but we didn't waste any time when we arrived, and we all took a dip in the pool at the hotel (the kiddie pool for Dash) to cool off. Thanks to our neighbors, Thom and Melissa, Dash was looking cool in his lobster swim trunks (hand me downs from their 7 month old son).

Overall, the week was very relaxing. The heat seemed to slow Dash down just enough. He was mellow and we managed to avoid getting his first sunburn! He did continue to have some other "firsts" including his first time in a pool and in the ocean (oh, and on a surfboard). We couldn't resist all of the photo opportunities.

I have posted a few more photos on Facebook, if you are interested.