So we decided we should leave at night so hopefully Brenden would sleep most of the 12+ hour drive. And you know what? HE DID! And it was great. We left around 9:30 when Chris got home from work, and I had the car already packed up and we drove, drove, drove. Brenden would wake up every once in awhile because he was hungry or needed a new diaper, but other than that, he was such a trooper. I didn't know it before this week, but traveling really takes a toll on a baby. Brenden was pretty cranky on Thursday and a little bit on Saturday, but that's ok, we understand that's supposed to happen. We love him anyways!
So, We got to Seattle around 11 on Thursday morning and I went on some errands with my mom and Chris stayed home and tried to get some sleep and the last part of his homework done. No such luck, he ended up having a cranky baby and getting no sleep or any work done. Later on, we had a bunch of family over to see the little baby. He got to meet his nonnie and poppie, great grandma, Cousin Carrie, Cousin Garrett, and his Great Uncle Jason (I love making my Ucle sound so much older than he actually is). He loved everyone, as long as he had some food in him.
On Friday, we just kind of had a really lazy day and it was great! And on top of a really great day, Chris and I left Brenden with my parents and had a date night. It was such a relief to be able to go on a date and be so worry free. We went out to dinner and walked around Southcenter. Its a mall outside Seattle that we're both really familiar with, and it has changed so much. There are so many store that are totally gone, and a bunch that are brand new that neither of us have ever heard of.
Saturday, we went and visited with family all day. Brenden got to meet his, well one of his aunts, his great grandma and great great grandma. Yes, I just said great great grandma, its pretty dang awesome. My great grandma is in her 80's and still alive and kicking, emphasis on the kicking part.
Sunday, we went to church at our old ward in Maple Valley and saw so many people. They were so happy to see Brenden. This trip is all about him, its pretty great. I love our baby!
And today was so much fun. We just went around town seeing old friends, showing off Brenden. We went and saw our friends, Barb and Brian and Brian's girlfriend, Taylyn ( I hope I spelled that right). Barb, loved to see Brenden, except, he peed on her. Sad day. We also saw Honey, that's Brian's grandma. I love to go and visit her every time we're in town. She is so sweet and I love her! We had dinner at the Vach's with the Wheiler's and the missionaries. We got to talk a little about my conversion and how my first lesson was on the Vach's front porch, great story. We got to talk about Chris and schooling and what he wants to do and his mission. We got to talk about how the Wheiler's niece is my visiting teaching companion, small world, right? We reallt had a great night and a great week.
We are now sitting back at home getting laundry done and packing up for our flight to St. Louis tomorrow and Brenden is still asleep so we can get everything done.
LIFE IS GOOD!
