We are still in Utah. Still waiting for ICPC paperwork to go through. A formality, but must happen before we can leave the state and travel home. We've had a wonderful time together--just the three of us--but now we want to go home. We were pretty disappointed to learn we'd be staying through the weekend. So, we decided to go on an adventure to lift our spirits.
We spent Saturday afternoon in Park City, about a half hour from Salt Lake, where we're staying. We fed Rae at 12:30p, strapped her in her car seat, and drove into the beautiful mountains. The weather was mild and the air was clear in Park City, which was just what we needed. We stopped for coffee, browsed some really cute shops, did some people watching, and enjoyed a late lunch. Rae slept the whole time, snug as a bug in her sling. She loved it and so did I! [Lots of oohs and aahs over the tiny, cute baby. ;)] We made it back to the car at 4:30p, and by that time she was starting to squirm. We hung out in the parking lot while I changed and fed her in the back of our rental car. Then returned her to the car seat for a sleepy ride back. This little one goes with the flow!
Beth, I love the pics...thanks for sharing. I'm glad you found something to do this weekend to pass the time. I sure hope your paperwork clears very soon!!! I know you said that many are waiting for you to return home with your little sweet pea! She is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mel. We are going a little crazy in this hotel room, so we had to get out. Homecoming will that much sweeter! Hope to see you soon.
DeleteLooks like a nice trip to take your thoughts off of the delay! If it helps you feel better about the delays...... I have just finished cleaning all of your wood blinds. I might say, you have a lot of them.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get home it will be my time to just hold Rae... and no chores for me!
Just continue to enjoy your time together and take in any sights that you can. You will be home soon with your little girl, that is all that counts. Love you... Mom
You're the best! Keep cleaning! ;) That's the only bright side in being stuck here! ;)
DeleteWe are so happy for you guys. You have some grandparents that cannot wait for you to get home. Looks like your mom is going to have the house sparkling clean. She is precious. All our love, Linda and Larry
ReplyDeleteThank you for your message, Linda. We are so, so happy. Rae is wonderful and we love her so much. We look forward to our first trip to Iowa, so you can meet her.
DeleteToo precious! You guys are naturals. Rae is going to be so well-travelled by the time memorial weekend comes around. She'll be teaching Juliana how it's done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sara. It was a fun outing, but I think once we finally get home, we'll want to stay put for awhile!
DeleteCongratulations, Beth! I am so happy for you. Love the pictures. She is such a little angel!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tami! Awesome to hear from you. I'm so glad that you follow our story.
DeleteOh, and I love her name!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for saying so. I'm glad you like it. I love it too. I like that it's simple, yet still unique. ;)
DeleteLooks like your making the best of it! I hope you get to come home soon! Bummer you won't make it to the meeting tonight :( But we will see you at the next one. :) Rae looks like an excellent little traveler. How many babies can say they saw the mountains at that age :). I love the photos thanks so much for sharing! I love the one where your feeding her! These are great photos to have for her life book. :) We hope to see you soon! When you get back and things settle down let us know when you want visitors. I know how crazy it gets when you get home with everyone wants to come over. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amanda! Glad you liked the photos.
DeleteLooks like you guys are making hte best of it. Great pictures!!!! We can't wait to meat Rae! Hope the paperwork goes through soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Justin! Hope we can see you soon.
DeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures. Bummed that we won't see you tonight. Baby Rae's beautiful and looks so comfy. Can't wait for you guys to get home.
ReplyDeleteHi! We are so excited to get home! Too bad it wasn't sooner--I'm sad to miss PW, but Rae and I will be there next month. And hopefully we can see you before that!
DeleteAwww! Love these pictures - and so glad you got out and about. Love the sling!!!
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