Bodie's Birthday Weekend

This trip started out with an EARLY flight that left Atlanta at 7:00am. I woke at 4:30, got dressed, packed the car, rolled Braylen out of bed to the carseat, and was off to pick up Mom in order for us to make it to the airport by 6:00. It was an EARLY morning but fun at the same time. This was Braylen's first PLANE RIDE ever......and we were equally excited....I was also a little nervous. So we were able to load up on the plane right when we got to the gate...no waiting around.....and then we were off into the air. Bray LOVED IT....she stared out the window and talked the whole plane ride there. I am sure the other passengers were like can she be quite.....it was still early....lol! She loved pulling down the window shade and looking in the magazine skymall.......! Our plane wasn't full so she was able to have her own seat....which I LOVED! So we arrived and Lis picked us up at the airport....we were at Lis'a house and settled no later than 9:00am that morning...it was great....we had the whole day to play.

So mom and Lis worked all morning...Bray played then took a morning nap...she was exhausted....so I took one too while everyone was doing their own thing. That afternoon I was able to run errands for Elisabeth to help prepare for the big day....I love doing that kind of stuff. Friday, we all got up and did our morning routines....worked out....worked a little.....and then that afternoon...Adam came home early and we all loaded up and ran more errands to finish preparing for the bid day and then ate a yummy dinner at this pizzaria and then called it an evening....! We came home and each had a task to do for Bodie's birthday. Mine was making all the sugar cookies (these were for the kids to individaully decorate and take home....partying gift.) Mom cut up allt he veggies and fruit and put them all up in order to put in their arrangements the next day! Lis.....shredded the barbeque and did other things by getting the house ready for the celebration. Adam did the vacuuming and cleaning up the house....! So the night came to an end and we were all exhausted. Saturday we woke up and immideatly started working. I had to make a broccoli salad....get the crockpot mac and cheese up and running...same for the bbq. Then slice all the rolls, gather all the food out and start putting it in the dishes they were going to be served in. Adam was off to get the balloons and pick up the cake. We also had to arrange the outside for all the company and get showers and get Bodie ready for his party....and still make more food! I love being in a RUSH....not sure why! So the BIG DAY....

It started at 11:30 and everyone in the neighborhood that they invited started to arrive. As most people were there...Adam thanked people for coming and then the food line started. EVERYONE LOVED THE FOOD....that is always a plus! After eating......they all decided to do Bodie's birthday cake celebration. HE ATE EVERY BITE of his smash cake....EVERY BITE....such a good boy! Then presents were opened. During all of this....kids were decorating their cookies, doing side walk chalk, holding Braylen (playing pretend with her....really) and boys were playing with all the toys! After the majority of the crowd left....we all cleaned up everything and then joined the neighbors and Adam outside to play CORNHOLE...in the RAIN....it was a Wonderful AFTERNOON and actually a lot of fun! By the time this playtime was over, it was dinner time....we snacked on left overs, then put the babies down after their MUCH NEEDED baths, and then we settled down and watched Blindside....what a FABULOUS movie....I could watch it 100 times.

So the party was a success....Sunday was a great relaxing day...ran errands, hung out, and then Monday we headed home via PLANE again....but this time...we missed our flight. Well we actually made it on time but we didn't make the check our luggage part on time.....we were not happy but it was all of our faults. So we stayed at airport for 6 hours until our next flight that left Cincinatti at noon. Entertaining Braylen for 6 hours in an airport, and in her JAMMIES.....was exhausting....but it worked and we were just glad to get home when we did. She slept the whole plane ride home, thank goodness! But was completely wired when we got home....she got to see Poppie (my dad), NahNah (hannah), and Daddy (bray's dad)........she was in HEAVEN.....how could a girl be tired....she was getting to see some of her favorite people!

A little late...oops!

So our trip to Cincinatti for the start of Spring Break was AWESOME! I love going to visit my sis and her family, we just connect like no other and we all had a BLAST! So....I guess I will start from my trip going up there...

We left on a Thursday...I picked Bray up from school and headed on the road....I chose to leave after her school so I could POSSIBLY gaurantee a couple hours of sleep on the car ride. (and before I forget...this trip was only braylen and i) So we are off and traveling and she eventually doses off within the first 45 mins......I was excited and was ready to jam out to my tunes and just enjoy the ride....UNTIL.......we hit TRAFFIC...yes traffic...mid afternoon right as we have crossed into Tennesse.....grrrr! I guess I was okay with the Traffic until Braylen woke up because naturally when a moving car comes to a stop...your body adjust and realizes and then wakes up. So she is now awake...what to do....I popped in Little Nemo (2 hour movie) and was then going to bank on that for a good while....! Well, that didn't work...she wanted more entertainment....MUSIC...HER MUSIC.....we listen to it DAILY...probably 3 times a day....grrr!!! So here I am thinking...this ride is going to be F O R E V E R! And it was actually! Long story short...by the time we got to Knoxville or through it really...we pulled off...filled up on gas....got an early dinner at Subway, changed diaper, mommy went potty as well, and then back on the road for the rest of the trip. From that stop on, we were GOLDEN...she stayed up for a little bit but then was able to catch up on her lost nap till we arrived at Lis's house. NOW ON TO THE GOOD STUFF....

So that evening was just hanging out and catching up...kids were in bed...nothing really special! Then Friday....Adam had to work and Lis had to work that morning...so Bray and I played with Bodie and then he went down forhis morning nap and then Bray and I did our workout together and then played outside ALL morning with the neighbors little kids....it was actually a lot of fun! Braylen had a ball getting to play with the older girls! We then came in for lunch and Bodie woke up so the kids were able to play again and then it was time for Bray's nap! Lis and I decided to sit on the deck ALL afternoon and enjoy the gorgeous weather and just chat......we never have NOTHING to talk about! Bodie also joined us and was very good....that kid amazes me....just how patient, well mannered, and relax/chill he is, my kid is COMPLETE opposite...ha!

Saturday then rolled around and we were planning on going to the Cincinnati Zoo but the early rain showers held us back so we did the Aquarium instead......this was slightly interesting. I am not going to lie...aquariums to me are BORING and I feel like once you have seen a shark you have seen them all but I know it is fun for the kids...but I swear I yawned about TWENTY BILLION times....! Braylen did fairly well except for she didn't care for the rainforest exhibit....the birds flying and chirping really LOUD and teasing all the other veiwers just scared her to death...I don't blame her though....i was a little annoyed with the birds also. Bodie slepted most of the time so I am sure he will be going back! After we left the aquarium there was some fun entertainment outside....a BALLOON maker and a juggler and just families everywhere enjoying the afternoon.....oh...the weather had finally cleared up! So we did that for about an hour then we went inside another building to grab a picture of the kids with the EASTER BUNNY. Bodie....of course...just stayed there and was a good little BOY...Braylen.....was squeezing me SO TIGHT....and looked at me like if I put her down...she is going to make my afternoon miserable.....so BODIE got his picture....we didn't......there are plenty of EASTERS to come, I guess! Then that evening we went to the neighbors for a pizza party and corn hole party....it was a really good time and once again Braylen was SUPER entertained by all the kids playing with her.

Easter morning was the next day and the kids loved their baskets and fun goodies from the easter bunny....! Uncle Adam made his specialty waffles for us and then we all loaded up and went to church. That afternoon we all laid around and enjoyed each others company while the kiddos slepts....then we went to eat Mexican...yuck for me....ha!

Braylen and I woke up Monday morning and loaded up and headed home. The trip home was awesome. She slept most of the morning and then we stopped to get lunch and take a break....gas, potty, you know the drill and then we both enjoyed the ride back to Cumming. She did excellent on the way home! This was a WONDERFUL trip and we can't wait to go back for Bodie's birthday!