Road Trip

My ever faithful friend Emily and I took the boys to Tyler to visit my college roommate and good friend Amy. I was scrambling to get myself ready, car packed, the boys fed their breakfast cereal and fruit along with bottles all before 10:00 a.m. Emily came through of course and got here at 9:00 ready to help. She also came prepared with a few mix cd’s for the drive. Surprisingly we were on time and on the road by 9:45. I just knew the boys would sleep on the way, but they definitely proved me wrong.

Emily and I had a great time at Amy’s and the boys were pretty good and entertained by everyone, especially her 2 year old son, Walker. He is so adorable and very funny. He did a fantastic job amusing “baby Luke” and “baby Sam” with peek-a-boo and twinkle twinkle little star. I wish I would have captured Samuel cracking up at him. It was the cutest thing.

Amy’s new baby Laura is just precious. Her features (nose, mouth, and chin) are just like Amy’s and she seems to have the sweetest temperament like her momma too. Twins are no doubt hard, but a toddler and a baby are a whole new ballgame. Amy’s laid back personality is the perfect combination for all of the hullabaloo.

(Sorry - these are the only 3 pictures I took. If it weren't for this blog I wouldn't even have these. I really never take the time for pictures and am a pretty bad photographer.)

The boys didn’t nap long at Amy’s house so I thought our drive home would be smooth sailing. I was once again very wrong. The first hour wasn’t so bad. Halfway Luke decided he needed out of the car and would prove it by screaming the better part of the drive. Just outside of Dallas we got stuck in horrible traffic along with a total downpour. I was a “bit” stressed out. Emily did her best to try and entertain Luke but he simply wanted out of his car seat in a bad way. Sweet Samuel was able to tune out Luke and stare out at the rain. He got 2 gold stars for the trip home.

The boys were great when we finally got home and even slept well last night. It was a very busy Monday, which I needed. Not sure if the boys appreciated it. Maybe they’ll value what we’ve got planned today – absolutely nothing! Well except the usual non-stop movin and shakin.

Needless to say it will be our last road trip for awhile. A 2 hour drive was really pushing it. At least until the boys can feed themselves and are somewhat entertained by cd’s and dvd’s. Unfortunately it is probably the last time I’ll get to enjoy reminiscing to Wilson Phillips and Salt-n-Pepa.

Oh and you should know...Sasha has dug up my newly planted pansies 5 times. You still have time to change your vote!