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Friday, January 31, 2014

The World Traveler

The world traveler needs a passport. This was taken at the passport office by a professional at 4.5 weeks old.

The world traveler needs a visa in certain countries. In Indonesia you need to have a red background. We've got some options. These were taken at 11 weeks (2.5 months). Which would you choose?


 

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Snuggles with Kate

Kate is a sweet girl who loves to snuggle with everyone. She can sniff out grandmothers in a crowd, and will give adorable smiles to strangers and ceiling fans alike. Here are a few friends and family that she's met along the way.
Meg, Tyler, Amber, Kate, Charlotte, and Cozette

Big G, Valen, and Kate (Valen and Kate were born on the same day
eight minutes apart!)

Mr. KD and Kate
Kate's BFF
A sweet look for you

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Travel Log 2- Flight to Phoenix, AZ

Our second trip was a flight from Texas to Phoenix, Arizona. We tackled the road, now we tackled the air! We learned a few things on this trip, too.

Here are a few lessons about flight:
1. Expect and anticipate delayed flights. We didn't expect delays but made mental notes for future flights. Kate slept during the delay in her car seat/stroller combo.
2. You can gate-check car seats and strollers, so she was comfy in her own space until we were on the plane. If the flight isn't full her car seat can fit in the seat, which is great! :) She slept the whole leg.
3. Any diaper blow outs are most likely going to happen AFTER you've changed them while on the ground and right after you level off at altitude. With that being said, you learn how to change a baby on your lap on a full flight.

4. Airline aisles are not big enough for more than one person to comfortably (and un-awkwardly) fit through at the same time- especially if one (or both of you) have babies.
5. Kate will cry at some point on the flight. The solution was to strap her into the Baby Bjorn and rock until I felt sick to my stomach.

With all the lessons that Baby Kate taught us, we arrived safely in Arizona. We enjoyed seeing Josh's family and introducing Kate to them.
 

Tummy-Time with Uncle Ed

Kate and Aunt Jenni

Sweet snuggles with Granny Lu

Four Generations- Josh's Grandpa Clyde, Marilu, Josh, and Baby Kate

Josh's cousin Brandon and Family
We also enjoyed sharing meals and ice cream with friends. Although I always carry a camera with me, pictures are not always taken. :(  Nevertheless, we have many wonderful memories of laughter, warm weather, and testifying of God's grace to us as a family.
 

Travel Log- Road Trip

We have officially hit the road! Our first road trip as a family of three was from Texas to North Carolina.

Here are some lessons learned from that first trip:
1. You'll never get any where as quickly as you did in your "pre-baby" life.
2. The majority of items packed are for the baby. I'll admit this is nice, because *finally* I'm not the only person who brings too much stuff in our family! :)
3. The floor between the seats or the seat itself is a great place to change a dirty diaper.

4. Kate does not enjoy listening to audiobooks on the road, but prefers Bob Marley.

We arrived safely in North Carolina. Josh completed training related to "Non-Destructive Testing", while Kate brought me through my own training- How to Care for  a Baby On Your Own 101. It was an intensive four day course, which I am proud to say I completed. We all enjoyed catching up with friends who moved from Indonesia to North Carolina. On our way home we stopped in West Monroe, Louisiana to see the Duck Commander site. It was short lived, because as soon as we walked in Baby Kate was unhappy and wanted to hit the road. We snapped a quick shot, bought some gifts, and hit the road.
 
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