On the road again

We now have another trip successfully under our belt after spending the weekend in Missouri at my brother's house. I have to say that Nicholas was awesome on this trip, which was a huge relief. Taking your toddler to a house that isn't baby-proofed can be exhausting, but thanks to his VERY fun cousins Alli, Jake, & Kami and their endless supply of TOYS, that wasn't an issue! We opened the door to their playroom and it was like he was seeing heaven! I swear his eyes even glazed over. We also got to have an early birthday party for Jake & Kami since we wouldn't be there for their actual birthday on Halloween. Grandma and Grandpa had an awesome idea for their presents, as seen below. That's 100 $1 bills, plus another $200 thrown in by Pop for good measure! What kid wouldn't want that for their birthday??? What adult wouldn't want that for their birthday??? I remember feeling special when I got a $5 bill in my birthday card! It was a great weekend although it went by way too fast!!

Here is Nicholas being ever so helpful while I packed.

I didn't even notice my son's antics in this one until later...I couldn't resist including it!

Paging Dr. Jaggi...

All of this playing was clearly exhausting.

And of course, getting some cuddle time with Pop!!