Flying Solo

Last month me, myself, and I took a flight out to Colorado. I brought along with me the squirmiest toddler ever, a 27 week pregnant belly, a suitcase, diaper bag, stroller, and carseat. As I'm sure you can imagine, that trip was ROUGH. Those squishy airplane seats and tiny bathrooms are not meant for three people at once!! After the longest and most uncomfortable flight of my life, we made it.

We spent the remainder of that day in Colorado and drove to Utah with my fam the next morning. What would typically be an eight hour drive turned into a twelve hour drive. Toddlers, carpooling, chick-fil-a lunch rush, and two pregnant women can do that I guess.

Emmett did much better on the twelve hour drive than he did on the three hour flight. Not complaining 'bout that! The main reason for our travels was to attend my grandpa Goldsberry's 80th birthday party. The entire extended family was going to be there and we didn't want to be the only ones missing out. I so, so wish Jason was able to get enough time off work to come with us. If he did try to make the trip it would have been more expensive, only a few short days, and majority of it would have been spent traveling. Boo. He was obviously super missed, but I'm happy that we got to extend our stay and have more quality time with family and friends.

My mom and sister Britta decided to throw me a baby sprinkle while I was visiting. It was so sweet of them and I absolutely loved having some of my favorite ladies + grandpa g all in one place.

LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH. They definitely spoiled our baby girl!

Next up, grandpa's party! I only managed to get one picture of the actual event which I'm really bummed about because it was pinterest worthy in every way. I'm honestly so impressed with the talent in this family! My dad put together a video of grandpa's life which included snippets of each of us wishing him a happy birthday {scroll a little more to see just how many people that is}. Britta made a book full of everyone's photos and memories of grandpa. My mom had her hand in basically everything - food, decor, set up, italian sodas, popcorn bar, and probably more. My aunts, uncles, and cousins all contributed as well. It was the perfect evening and grandpa was SO happy. I loved seeing that.

It's pretty rare for all of the extended family to be together like this so family pictures were in order. The plan was to take them outside, but it was a cold and rainy day of course! We ended up taking them at a nearby art exhibit instead.

^^ The cutest great grandbabies. Now just picture all the parents and grandparents acting like crazy people behind the camera trying to get them to look and smile hahaha.

We had a few days in Utah to soak up before heading back to Colorado. I sooooo loved the time I got to spend with my sisters and my bestie Hails. I miss living close to them!! Emmett enjoyed being around his cousins and really enjoyed all of their fun toys. Now santa knows exactly what to get him for christmas this year haha.

His expressions lol.

The drive back to Colorado was pretty uneventful. Emmett started freaking out riiiight towards the end, but overall did good. We spent a couple of days in Colorado before flying back home. I'm glad we got to spend some additional time with Mar and my parents. We realized this may possibly be the last time we see Mauri before she leaves for her mission :,( That's so crazy! I'm crossing my fingers she can come out to Alabama once baby girl arrives. My mom took Emmett and I to the airport and helped us get to security. So thankful for that! I gave Emmett a little benedryl before the flight and prayed he'd be more mellow this time around. I'm happy to report that it did the job! Six hours of flying and twenty hours of driving ain't easy for a toddler and pregnant mama, but honestly, it was worth the trip.

Moved Down South

We are officially Alabamians. It hasn't really hit me yet that this is where I live now. Hmm... I'm sure it will feel more like home once we're actually in a home. Apartment living is not my fav. I don't really trust the bathtub and some of these carpet stains are questionable. Ick. However, being back with Jason is literally the greatest thing ever. I truly don't think I could have spent another day apart from him.

The car ride from Colorado to Alabama was  l o n g. Like twenty-two hours of straight travel long. We left that morning at 4 AM and got to the apartment at 3 AM central time. We had planned to split up the drive into two days but decided along the way that we'd rather bite the bullet, save a hundred bucks, and just get it over with. Emmett actually did waaaay better than I thought he would on that long of a trip. He's a trooper. I felt car sick on and off, but tried my best not to complain.... too much. As for Jason, he drove the entire way. He's an actual crazy man!

Sooooo glad that's over with!

We've lived here now for three weeks. {That said one week when I first started this post haha. This has been hanging in my drafts for a lil bit.} In that time we've unpacked / cleaned / organized, moved furniture, grocery shopped, done allll of the laundry, barbecued at Ry & Kar's, waited around for oil changes, gone swimming, joined the YMCA, hit the gym, had ourselves a baby-free date night, scheduled doctor's appointments, applied for multiple pediatricians {it is such a hassle to find one here - ugh!!!}, gone on walks, lounged around, watched lots of Bachelorette / Suits / Cutthroat Kitchen episodes, dined out at Taco Mama & Texas Roadhouse, played at parks, hit the splash pad, explored downtown Huntsville, fed the ducks, and driven by the house daily to check on progress. The house is coming along, but it also feels like it's never actually going to get finished. I'll do an update on all that soon. Hopefully. 

I apologize if the rest of this post seems a little sporadic. My mind has been running at a hundred miles an hour lately and I'm finding it hard to focus on the smallest of tasks. I did, however, tell myself that I was going to finish this tonight sooooo it's getting done... whether it makes sense or not haha.

Emmett has adjusted to his new surroundings and temporary home extremely well. It is sooooo obvious how happy it makes him to have his dad around all the time. I can't believe I ever agreed to splitting those two up for so long! Never again guys. The YMCA gym we go to has a huge daycare center with lots of toys and friends for Emmett to play with. It is hands down his favorite part of the day whenever we take him. He gets so excited when we drop him off and never wants to leave! The daycare workers tell us every time we pick him up that he is so easy and good! I love that he gets that interaction here. Emmett also started going to nursery at church and it is the greatest. thing. ever. He has never been able to sit through a full sacrament meeting or Sunday school class. But you put that boy in a room full of toys, snacks, and other little kiddos and he is in heaven! Carly, the nursery leader, has told me every week so far that Emmett is the easiest kid in there. Hallelujah. I better enjoy this hour of baby-free church time while it lasts! Oh and one more thing, Emmett has slept through the night probably six or seven times since we've been here. THIS IS A BIG DEAL. The entire six months we were living in Colorado he slept through the night maybe three times. I'm pretty sure Jason has played a huge part in that. He puts him to bed most nights with a bottle. Finally some relief and a full nights sleep! Have I mentioned how much I missed my husband?????

Here are some pictures of our time here so far.

^^ This boy's morning routine involves a fresh diaper, a warm bottle, a good show, 

a yummy snack, a comfy pillow, and a little mattress. Oh, I love him so much!!!

I love my guys soooo much. 

Reeeeaaaaaal quick I want to share a couple of my favorite pictures from Mar's graduation week. The whole fam + grandparents were together in Colorado and it was seriously the best way I could have spent my final days living there. I love that we got to say our goodbyes to everyone in person! I'm also so happy that Emmett got some quality grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, and cousin time in before our big move :,) Read more about that week on my mama's blog here.

^^ Cutie graduate.

ARE THESE KIDS EVEN REAL?? So so so cute.

Next up: House drama :,)