First family trip & 3 weeks old

This last was Labor Day weekend and Mark had Monday off so we decided this was a good time to take Emma to Kerrville to see Mark's grandparents. I was really nervous about taking a 3 week old baby on a 5 hour trip but she did amazing!

We left Friday at 7:30 and she woke up at 10:00 to eat so we stopped in Ballinger and fed her. She fell right back to sleep and at 12:30, we arrived in Kerrville in time for her to eat at 1:00 AM. I couldn't believe how well she did. I did learn how much is involved with travelling with a baby however. We decided to take Mark's truck for more room and we sure are glad we did. We had that back seat completely packed full with diaper bags, feeding things, suitcases, boppy, pack 'n plays, etc. It took me all week to make sure we were all ready to leave on Friday and I still worried the whole way there that I had forgotten something. Luckily, I didn't forget a thing and we had everything we needed.

We spent Saturday hanging out with Mark's grandparents, went to the fire station and saw some of Mark's friends/co-workers, saw Jenni, and that night went and spent some time with Larry & Kenda. Saturday Emma turned 3 weeks old and we cannot believe how fast time has gone already. She has changed so much in this short time and we can't picture life without her. The joy she brings to our lives is immeasurable.

Sunday we went to church, took a nap that afternoon, and then went to San Antonio with Pinky that evening and ate at Sushi Zushi! We stuffed our faces with sushi and enjoyed being with Pinky and laughing a lot!

Monday, I took Emma to my old job and showed her off to everyone. We then started the task of packing up and we hit the road home. It was so nice to go and see everyone and especially spend time with Memaw and Pawpaw but it sure was nice to be back home in our own surroundings! I'm not sure what's more work, packing or unpacking. ;)

Today we are back to normalcy! Mark went to work early this morning and Emma and I ran some errands and now she is sleeping soundly. I look at her and just smile. I never get tired of just staring at her! And my favorite part of the day is when Mark comes home and he holds her and talks to her and she just stares at him! She is a daddy's girl for sure and he is smitten! I love to watch them!