Road Trippin'!

We just got back from a road trip to visit the family in Florida. Turns out Marlee likes road trips as much as her mom and dad! We loaded up the car Wednesday night so that we could leave as soon as MJ woke up for the first time Thursday. We strapped her in her new "big girl" car seat (an early birthday gift from Grandpa Gregg), and hit the road. We debated installing the new seat as she doesn't technically need it yet, but we were glad we did. It's big and comfy, and Marlee really seems to like it. She slept for another hour, then we stopped for breakfast at McDonald's just south of Atlanta. We ate with a sweet boy named EJ whose mom worked at the Micky D's. He was bored and happy to have some people to talk to. We also met a couple who was driving from Gainesville, GA to Jacksonville, FL. The had an almost two year old, so she and MJ had fun smiling and waiving at one another. After breakfast, we were back on the road! MJ sang to the radio for a while, then settled into her morning nap. When she woke up, we stopped for lunch. We were ordering our food when who walks in but the couple from McDonalds! We ended up eating with them and exchanging info in hopes of scheduling a future play date for the girls. A few hours and another nap later, we arrived in Gainesville. The trip went really well...we are lucky to have such a happy, easy-going baby!

When we arrived at the W house, Kathryn, Steve, and Henry were already there. Marlee had so much fun playing with her cousin! Friday we went to the butterfly museum at the university. It's spectacular, and the kids seemed to enjoy it. Saturday we celebrated David's 19th birthday. Everyone went to the Melting Pot for a fun dinner, but I was sick so I stayed behind :(. When the others got back from dinner, we put MJ in jammies, said our goodbyes, and headed home around 10pm. She slept the entire way home, and-needless to say- is much more rested than Michael and I are today!

We had a great time visiting with everyone. Here are some pictures from the trip!

Steve and Henry at the Butterfly Exhibit

Sally and Theresa

Looking at a butterfly...Do you see it?

Pretty Profile :)

Walking across the bridge (one hand!)

Drooly, but oh-so-sweet!

Stopping to watch the turtles

Hanging out with Aunt Theresa

Cute Cousins in the tub

Sitting with Grandpa

Listening to Uncle David play

Petting Rosie (one of Sally and Theresa's four ponies)

She sat on the pony too! I'll post those pics soon :)