Our little jet setter!

We are back in Washington after about two weeks on the east coast visiting friends and family. Madeline jumped right into the world of flying on a plane with her first cross country journey. Jay is away for work, so I was on my own. I was a little bit nervous about how she would be on the flights, but she was great. She managed to take a nap on each leg of the trip, which was key to her good behavior. When she was awake she was content bouncing up and down on my lap or sticking her tongue out and blowing raspberries to the other passengers! I was over-prepared for any diaper mishaps, but we managed to make it all the way to Philadelphia in the same outfit. I did have to strip her down to her undershirt when we arrived, since we were greeted by the hottest day of the year and high humidity.

Hanging out in the airport

In the airplane bathroom :-)

We spent the first couple of days at my parents' house and Madeline adjusted to the time difference really well. Grandmom had a comfy pack-n-play ready for her and all of the essentials for bathtime. After a quick bath, pajamas and nursing, Madeline was fast asleep. We both slept in the morning after we arrived but then she was right back in her routine of napping and going to bed around 6:00.

Playing in the entertainer Grandmom bought for her to use

Madeline met her Uncle Matt for the first time

On Thursday Madeline and I drove to Virginia Beach to visit Jay's family. Madeline slept a lot in the car, but we still needed to stop a few times to eat, change her diaper, stretch, etc. The drive takes a bit longer with an infant, but we made it. We spent a long weekend in Virginia walking on the boardwalk, going to the beach, and swimming in the pool. Most importantly, we visited Jay's grandmother. She is 91 and was thrilled to meet her great-granddaughter. Madeline had a great time with Jay's mom, Nana, and adjusted to sleeping in another new place and being held by a lot of new people.

Madeline and Nana

Madeline and Bill

Madeline is a little young to really enjoy the beach, but we tried. She did not like the ocean, probably because it was cold and the waves were very loud. She did enjoy playing in the sand and managed to get it all over herself...in her diaper, under her fingernails, and just a little bit in her mouth! We had a lot more success in the pool. Madeline loved it! She was kicking her legs and even moving her arms like she was trying to paddle. She is going to be a little fish!

At the beach with Nana!Swimming with Mommy

Stay tuned for more about our trip, including more pictures!