As I said, we had a great Thanksgiving because we got to see my entire family on both my mom’s and dad’s side. I can’t remember the last time my mom’s entire side of the family was together but it’s been too long. It was so good to catch up with my cousins, introduce Spencer to everyone and let Maxwell play with his cousins. We spent 5 days in Arkansas and the boys did fantastic the whole time. It’s a 6 hour drive each way and between that and the numerous trips back and forth to Searcy, Augusta and LR, they logged a lot of hours in the car. I think we all might have Finding Nemo memorized by now! 🙂 Most importantly, Maxwell slept GREAT in the pack n play in the hotel, hallelujah! It was a successful trip all around!
I took a few photos with my big camera which I’ll share tomorrow but today I thought I would walk through the trip based on my (numerous!) iphone pics because that’s how my life is documented these days!
Maxwell debating whether or not all of our stuff is actually going to fit in the car…
On the road…
Sleeping baby 1…
Sleeping baby 2…
Pit stop at Wendy’s…
Spencer meeting Susu…
Spencer hanging with Jeanette…
Maxwell entertaining himself in the hotel…
Robert entertaining Maxwell in the hotel…
Maxwell with “nate n laney”…
Fun with Daddo…
3 little ones attempting to eat Thanksgiving dinner…
Maxwell making GJ laugh…
GJ making Maxwell laugh…
An early Christmas present from Susu…
Yellow truck!!
Pie and baby…
Showing his new truck to Daddo…
Maxwell experiencing his first taste of Buffalo Grill in Little Rock. yum.
Catching up with great friends…
Love these girls…
Too cool for school…
Catching up with another great, forever friend…
and Maxwell making new friends. The cuteness of this kills me!
Susu loving on Spencer…
Susu and the boys and me…
Story time…
Cousin chaos…
Cousin tackle…
Cousin love…
Keath and fam…
Me and fussy baby…
Running off some energy outside…
Spencer and Susu…
and one more for good measure.
Phew! and after that we hopped in the car and drove 6 hours back to Birmingham. What a trip!
I just want to end with a special THANK YOU to Robert. It wasn’t an easy weekend and Robert was, as always, a lifesaver willing to do whatever we needed. He puts up with my crazy family (love you family!) and does it all with a smile constantly going above and beyond. I don’t know what we would do without him. Robert, you’re the best!
GJ says
It was a crazy week-end and proud of how everyone – big and little – stepped up to the plate! Great memories of the week-end.
Aunt Jen says
Crazy weekend, indeed! It was great to see you all!
Dad says
It’s easy to “step up to the plate” when GJ makes the meal!
What a great time, I love hanging out with the Pattersons. All families may have a little crazy in them just hope I’ll be thanking you the same after a trip to the Browns!
See you all again soon.
Granddad says
Y’all have a lot to be thankful for! What a busy visit!
LuLu says
I know you are glad you had the opportunity to get those pictures! All of that is very special!!! Glad you all made it home safely. Looks like the boys are becoming seasoned travelers.