Surprise trip to DC!

Week before last, I lucked into a free plane ticket when a friend was giving away a US Airways voucher that had to be used in the next week and a half. (Thank you so much, Tessa!!) It was only good for one ticket, and Chad couldn't take off again since we had just been to Lake Erie, so I decided it was a good time to go to DC and visit Kelly & Jesse one last time before Sloane arrives! B & I left Friday the 18th & returned Monday the 21st - it was a quick trip but SO much fun! We watched movies, completed Sloane's registry at Babies R Us, went for a beautiful walk at Sligo Creek Park, spent a day in Georgetown, ate at a delicious restaurant by the Potomac River, went on a driving tour of fancy houses, drove near the National Cathedral ;), diagnosed Braxton hicks, felt lots of great Sloane kicks, and spent lots of great time with Kelly & Jesse. Blake got to be the 'test baby' for all their new gear - Sloane is going to be one well equipped baby!! B loved being the center of attention from 3 grown-ups, and had some great guy time shopping with Uncle Jesse! On Monday, we were anxious to see Daddy & Dylly, but we were sad to leave too.

Dylly stayed with Grandma Friday afternoon, then with Chadmo all weekend, and then spent the night at Grandma & Papa's on Sunday night. She had a wonderful time, though Sunday she did tell me she missed me and wanted me to be home! I think she rather enjoyed her weekend of 'only childness' too!! ;)

On the shuttle from red lot to the airport!

At our gate, waiting on our plane. :)

Blake did not think much of the first 20 minutes of his first flight. I'm 100% sure there are angry Facebook statuses about us, somewhere on the internet. ;)

Jesse met us at the metro at the airport, and we rode the metro to a stop by Kelly's work. B loved the metro - and he was also quite happy to finally make it to Sloane's new car seat! (Sorry for slobbering on it, Sloane!)

Tummy time on the kitchen counter - this is totally safe & endorsed by all pediatricians! ;)

Talking to Aunt Kelly. <3

Thanks for having us & spoiling us, Kelly & Jesse! Blake & I had a wonderful time!

Snoozing next to the Potomac in Georgetown. 

Exhausted after being in Georgetown all day - zonked out for our cruising tour of fancy houses.

They're going to be great parents. :)

Jesse, first thing in the morning on Monday, waiting at the metro to take us back to the airport.

Waiting on the metro!

Waiting on our plane!

Playing at the airport - he was perfect the whole trip home!

On our return flight - it went much better than our departure!

It was a wonderful weekend, and I have to admit I feel wildly accomplished and brave for having traveled with Blake on my own! It's amazing what you can do when you don't have post partum anxiety...