The girls and I made our first solo trip down to visit my parents this week. I used to do it with just Hadley; she was an easy traveler and still is. But that leaves Pipey, the 'I will not sleep more than 20 minutes' child who says, "I need Mama" literally hundreds of times on the 3 hour ride. But I switched it up on her, and drove during the quiet morning hours instead of during her nap time, and I am very happy to report that it went well for all! Not perfectly, but was it ever worth it! Wagon rides, special treats (Oreos & ice cream included!), lots of cousin love, taking in Uncle Mike's softball game, seeing Oma & Opa and Great Grandma Joan, swimming-swimming-and more swimming, fishing, and topped off by lots of Grandma & Grandpa love!
The big news of the week for Hadley & Brooklyn was that they are finally tall enough to touch in the pool with their little heads above water! While Hadley had very little fear about bobbing up and down in the water (and drank A LOT of water in the process), Brooklyn's extra year of wisdom seemed to help her have a bit more respect and caution. I'm hopeful some of that might rub off on Hadley... Pictured below, but not in this order, are: Brooklyn (4.5-born in 2005), Hadley(3.5-2006), Jeremiah (almost 3-2007), Piper (almost 2- 2008), and Savannah (not in the picture) is 7 months and was born in 2009. How lucky are my parents with a new grandbaby each of the last 5 years!
It was such a special trip for us. We look forward to when we can do it again! Thanks, Mom & Dad ~ We love you!
Looks like it was SO much fun! Glad the driving went ok - those cousins are just way too cute together :)
ReplyDelete1) Your mother doesn't age.
ReplyDelete2) Nor does your father.
3) Can you remind me which grandbabies belong to which brothers?
4) We will have to get together next time you run home, I will make a trip down to see you!
Hooray, glad the trip went well! Good job, Piper (and mama, for thinking of the best way to change up the drive!). The pictures are absolutely priceless...your parents are indeed very lucky to have these beautiful children in their life. :)
ReplyDeleteYAY for girl time away! Glad it went well! The pic of you and the girls by the lake is beautiful! Hopefully we'll see you guys next wkend up north!
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