Now that the holiday hustle and bustle is behind us, I would like to tell the tale of December, 2013. I didn't know what it would look like back when I was expecting, but I remember thinking something naive, like "Oh, I'll have a baby, so I'd better stay put this year. No more traveling for a bit." To that I now say, Ha! This was another McHenry Christmas for the books, and I've lovingly bestowed it the following motto: Have Baby, Will Travel :)
It began the weekend before Christmas with a flight to the picturesque Spokane, WA! Being new to the whole flying-with-a-baby thing, I was pretty apprehensive about getting a newborn thru an airport and a flight without any mishaps. But armed with my Moby wrap and a bursting diaper bag, we braved SeaTac like a couple of pros. And my sleepy bug curled up for the entire flight!
We spent the weekend with Grandpa and Grandma McHenry, enjoying lots of food, snuggles, and a delightful early Christmas morning at cousin Madalynn's house! Charlotte was so good; she just went with the flow, slept as she pleased, and was generally her winsome self :) She even got to meet her baby buddy Clark! Below are a few of my favorite moments -
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| Grandma McHenry and cousin Madalynn! |
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| Sister-in-laws at our annual Tea :) |
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| Mother-in-law Tea 2013! |
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| Charlotte and Clark! |
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| Someone had a blowout (no fingers pointed...) |
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| "Christmas morning" |
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| Cuddles with Grandma |
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| And naps with Grandpa |
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| Cousins in their Christmas best! |
It was quick but it was an absolutely lovely visit, and a white Christmas to boot! (I LOVE snow!!) The return flight was just as seamless as the first; what had I been worried about?? And that baby girl sure was happy to see her daddy again :)
Next stop, Texas! To be continued...
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