There is a Newman tradition that I believe started with Travis when he was a baby…I might have to get my facts straight on that one.  Oh and since I just put all of his baby pictures on disk…you’ve got it…here is a baby picture of my hubby!

Travis When He Was a Baby

So…yes, he was an amazingly cute baby and you can see his red hair already!  And also, my children look exactly like him…I know this and now you do too!

Back to my story…

I believe Grandpa Newman started a tradition of giving the baby their first taste of ice cream.  He was delighted to see the faces of the babies as they discover the wonderful new flavor and texture of this famous desert.  What started with Travis continues into the next generation!  Brook was given her first taste of ice cream on Thanksgiving of 2005.  It was her first turkey day and the first day she learned ice cream is good.

Brook at 4 Months Trying Ice Cream for the First Time

So fast forward to this past Thanksgiving.  The tradition has continued and Grandpa Jay gave Blake his very first bite of ice cream.

Blake Having His First Bite of Ice Cream

Both kids liked this tradition, although I think both of them were a little wierded out by the coldness of the dessert.  The fact that both of them tried ice cream for the first time on Thanksgiving is completely coincidental.  It’s just that this is a family event and since all the family likes to witness this tradition, Thanksgiving seems the appropriate time.  We were also able to get a picture of four generations of Newman boys…this is a great shot!

Four Generations of Newman Men

Grandpa Newman couldn’t resist giving Blake a few bites of ice cream also…

I’m not going to wish life away, but I must admit that one day, when it’s Travis’s turn to give the ice cream to the grandchildren, I’ll fondly look back and remember when my babies had their turn…

Gotta love traditions

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