Flying

Simon showing his baby doll and froggy puppet the planes out the window as we took off

Snuggling with Mommy & Anson

Grandma Lizzy was the best person to travel with. She had so many surprises & snacks for Simon that every time she'd reach in her bag for anything he'd say "there's another treat for Simon!" and she'd have to come up with something. Thankfully, she'd planned ahead, so there was always something fun or yummy. I recommend everyone get themselves a Grandma Lizzy to help if you're traveling with small kids! She's a hero!

Grandma TRIED to get Simon to relax and rest, but it wouldn't happen. I think she might have dozed a few times though.

Getting To The Airport

Monday morning we all left New Mexico! Grandma Lizzy, Mom, Simon & Anson got in the car & drove to Albuquerque where we caught our first airplane. Daddy & Grandpa & Tia left just an hour or two later after giving the house a good final cleaning in their big yellow truck. They stopped in Albuquerque and picked up our car from short-term parking on their way, and headed as far NE as they could that day.

We decided later that even though it was a little hectic with the two kids, we had the easier trip. We drove through the Black Range mountains one last time...and Simon got a little carsick with all the winding around. As soon as we hit the straight highway he was great though. We stopped once for diaper changes & bought some ice cream sandwiches. We had packed lunches and several snacks to get us through, and that worked great.

Simon showing off his "zoomy cars" from Grandma Lizzy. Some of his gifts for being a good traveler. You might even be able to see the dog stickers on the window. We sang many many choruses of "How Much is That Doggy in the Window - Arf Arf!" on the 4 hour drive!

Simon was SO excited to see all the airplanes at the airport.

Driving mom's car for a minute while we unloaded the suitcases

Watching the zoomy planes from the airport window. He kept telling us he wanted to ride on the blue one, but it was a different airline. Maybe next time, kiddo!

Last Two Days in Silver City

Grandma Lizzy, Grandpa Gerry & Tia Melissa showed up on Saturday morning in the big yellow truck. For the rest of Saturday and Sunday we packed & organized & cleaned & fit in a little time for stories & fun too.

Grandma Lizzy reading a bedtime story to the squirmy Simon

Simon liked to "help" Grandpa load the truck.

When we could get him to, we gave him a project. Tia helped him draw chalk pictures all over the sidewalk. He did a lot of dancing & spinning & running around on it too. Not sure why he didn't have any clothes on...although chances are he was playing in the hose with some buckets & got soaked. That happens a lot.

Last bath in Silver City! Grandma Lizzy let him have all the toys he wanted...which was all of them.