Trip To The Flatlands (Indiana and Illinois :)

Well we made it (insert big sigh here).  I flew with Jack to Indiana last week.  Jay had to work so he stayed home with the dogs.  We had an AMAZING trip.  I was definitely worried about flying alone with a 7 month old baby, but it was successful.   Jack was a complete angel.  He was either smiling, eating or sleeping on all of the planes.  He got SO many "good/cute baby" complements.  I was very proud.  No meltdowns, fits, nothing.  After each plane landed we had people say, wow, I didn't even know there was a baby on the plane, just what I wanted.  I am sure it will get more difficult as his personality develops and he becomes more mobile. 

               Jack packing for his trip.

We stayed at my parents house for most of the trip, with 1 few day trip to Illinois to see friends and family.  I love going to my parent's home.  It is very comfortable and cozy.  Jack loved it there.  He slept very well, played with all his toys, and went on walks and hikes.  We planted flowers and hung out outside a lot in their gorgeous yard.  My parents loved spending this time with us.  We saw my friend Staci and Alli while I was there.  Mom, Jack, and I went to Illinois to stay with my friend Andrea.  They all loved him and I am so glad my friends got to meet the little guy.  After Mt. Vernon we headed up to Springfield so Jack could meet his Great Gaga, Aunt Margy, Uncle Willie, cousins Blake and Maddy.  It was a blast.  Seeing him with these family members was so neat.  The cousins loved playing with him, feeding him, and helping with diapers.  I tried to convince my Aunt to send them out for the summer to watch and entertain him, but I don't think that's going to happen.  I am so blessed to have such great family members (on both sides!) and friends. 

        He is laying on one of my baby blankets
                              
Jack is home now and sleeping, he was up a lot last night, but now I think he is catching up.  He is starting to look like a little boy, growing up WAY to fast.  He is very very active, never likes to sit still.  There is too much exploring to do!  He is holding his bottle pretty well.  No crawling yet, but he can army crawls very fast.  We are starting to baby proof the house because of this.  He loves dogs.  All dogs, not just his own.  Well that's the update for now. 

XOXO
Emily