Trip home to see my Grandma

Over my spring break, yes all the way back in April, Austin and I flew home to Washington to see my Grandma.  She recently moved in with my parents because she didn't want to live on her own in California after Grandpa passed away.

I had been so stressed out before we left that I was causing my neck muscles to get knots.  I was in such pain but I could stop worrying about traveling on a plane with just Austin and I.  Brandon had finals so he was unable to come.  I was a one-woman circus going through the airport - especially security!  I had to take out all his bottles, put them in bags, take off my coat and shoes, put them in a bin, undo the car seat from the stroller, flip the car seat over onto the belt, fold up the stroller, lift it onto the belt, and keep track of my ID and ticket.  Now, that doesn't seem like a lot until you know that I had to do all that while holding Austin who was crying because I woke him up when I pulled him out of the car seat.  Then I had to do it all in reverse once I got through security.

After that was over with I was able to breathe a little easier.  I was so worried about the plane ride but I said a prayer and just didn't think about it too much.  Austin did such a good job!  He never cried!  He even SLEPT on take off and landing!!  Man, that is a good baby.  There was someone in front of me that turned around as we were waiting to get off and couldn't believe that there was a baby behind them - they had no clue!

Playing with his Auntie

 When he got to my parents house, Austin was so happy that I spent some of the day out with my mom and Amy doing wedding things.  He actually slept through the two hours we spent at Joann's, and woke up when we went for the dress fitting.

Sitting in Great Grandma's chair

 We had a good trip, and he was able to spend time with his Great Grandma, which was the whole reason why we went.  It wasn't a trip to see the whole family, that was a bonus, but instead a trip to see Great Grandma.  Also, he got to meet his cousin Seth, whom he loved, and future cousins Carter and Lily.  Austin also got to see his cousin Rachel, who is so stinkin' cute!

The two cousins - Seth and Austin - having a great time

It was a fun trip, but quick.  On the way back home he did just as great on the plane.  They let me take the car seat on this time (for free!) and he just sat in it playing while we descended into Salt Lake.  I have heard that babies should suck on something during take offs and landings when on a plane to help their ears pop but Austin didn't want his pacifier.  He spit it out each time I tried to put it in his mouth.  He instead just happily played with his keys.

 Thanks for the fun we had at home Mom, Dad, Grandma, Seth, Amy, Scott, Ashley, Rachel, Carter, and Lily!  Can't wait until August for the wedding to see you all again!