Evie and her G.G.
A few weekends ago Bryan was in Austin, Texas for a continuing education seminar, so my parents flew Evie and I home for a much needed visit!! This was Evangelene's very first plane ride back to Indiana. I was really nervous and unsure how things would go, but she did great! Because we had to catch a 6:00 am flight in Baton Rouge, we started our day at 2:30 am. But it was all worth it when we finally got to see Grandpa & G.G.!!! Although I apologized ahead of time to every businessman I sat next to on all of our flights, Evie didn't even cry once. Overall, the trip there was great. I did wonder for a minute if my stroller and car seat were going to survive the baggage handlers. I checked both things plane side right before boarding and watched as the threw them down onto to the loading ramp. One of the baggage handlers turned to me and actually said, "I hope you have insurance!" Now, doesn't that just make you feel reassured about your expensive baby stuff making it back in one piece?? Thankfully they did! After every flight, they showed up intact waiting for me on the jetway. Our only problem came on the return flight home. We went to the airport on Monday, said our goodbyes and boarded the plane. They taxied the plane out on to the runway only to shut off the engine. After what seemed like an eternity, the pilot notified us that due to the stormy weather and flooding in Atlanta (my connection to Baton Rouge), we were going to have to wait at least an hour to get clearance to fly. Anyway, two hours passed with us just sitting on the runway before they finally brought us back to gate. For someone that doesn't like to fly, this was a nightmare for me--claustrophobia started to set in. Thankfully, Evie kept me distracted and I think I conquered my fear of being stuck on a plane!! So after spending 7 hours at the airport, we went back to the Lake for the night and got a flight home the next morning. After all of that, I am glad to have my first flight with an infant under my belt. I have a feeling, though, that this part is a piece of cake...it's when she is a toddler that I will really need to worry!!!
Evie still in her pj's for her very first flight at 6 am
Tanner and Ami Bree came to stay at the Lake with us for the weekend. It is soooo much fun to play with Tanner; his little voice is so sweet! And he loves Evie so much!
We all were wishing Brandon could have been home, too!!!
After a great weekend, we were sad to leave. I could tell my mom was having a hard time saying goodbye; I guess you can never kiss your grandbabies enough! It has always been hard for me to leave after a visit with my family, but it has only gotten harder with Evangelene. I leave knowing that once again months will pass before my family gets to see and hold her (and hug me!). So now the count down begins again... But my countdown is not about presents or even Christmas Day....it is just about getting to go home and spend time with my family.
