A Place To Dwell: Home Sweet Home

Well....we did it. We flew as a family! I have to say these two flights were the BEST I have ever had. Not only did I do better than usual, the flights themselves were AMAZING!

Elaina slept on each flight, the W.H.O.L.E way.

We had a blessed time in California. We have so many wonderful family members who loved on us; letting us stay with them to cut costs at hotels, kissed and snuggled E, all the aunties and Grammy watched E so we could do a date night in Malibu. We are very thankful.

Here are some of our favorite.

On our flight to California...my arm fell asleep. She helped me stay calm and collected, only a few tears of thankfulness for a good take off.

Aunt YaYa gave E these booties. They are amazing.

Auntie Di has a great pool. While daddy surfed, we just laid out.

Mama and the Suga'

Chris told me the first day we knew we were going to California that he wanted to take E in the water, dip her toes a bit. He did. For a second. It was too cold.

Sleeping on the chairs a Do's pool. The kids were so loud that this moment is rest was over before it began.

Boating: Donna has a great boat that we took our with the family. Captain Chris showed us the beautiful lake and all the houses. A great vacation spot if you ever need one. Westlake Lake was beautiful.

E slept the whole boat ride- after we got off she was happy as a clam. 'Waiving' hello to all!

A collage of my favs.

Do and Grammy had 'learning' time with Elaina. She was sung to and had lots of books.

Sleeping on the beach the second day. Grandpa is a great resting place.

Donna came up with a great term. First morning and second morning. Since E wakes up early and then quickly lays down for a second nap she has 2 mornings. This was first morning and the FIRST AND ONLY time E gets to watch tv with my permission. Donna found a 5 minute Tow-Mater show on Disney and taped if for Saturday morning cartoons with E. It was so sweet. Donna always things of the small things.