Going to the “Big D”

Riley and I spent last Thursday thru Sunday down in “the big D” while Riley’s cousins were out of school for Spring Break!

Here’s a day-by-day summary and fun quotes from our road trip!

GOING TO DALLAS & THE FIRST NIGHT

"Are we there yet?" – Kinsey

"Is it bad? I want to see… Oh yeah! It’s BAAADDD! No more cherry pie for Riley!" – Kelton

Kinsey dropped her ring in the spaghetti… and her boyfriend, Mr. Gecko proposed to her! - Kinsey doesn't think it's very funny!

Riley LOVES Liberty… but cries when Grandma Maxie tries to hold her! L

DAY 1

Pictures 1^st thing in the morning. It's all about the planning. Must have food in the tummy and plenty of sleep to smile pretty! Otherwise, loud screaming and intense crying occur. But our group did GREAT… no, they did AWESOME!!

OSU Group Shot- What cute bows... I wonder who made them?! =)

Dressed Up Group Shot- Yes... We made Kelton wear Pink!

Riley

Kelton & Kinsey

Liberty

*Feet!*

Riley LOVES going fast in the stroller when Kelton, Liberty, or Kinsey push!

DAY 2

Spent the day at the outlet mall… it was a little windy today, but beautiful outside!

Riley wasn’t feeling too hot this time. Lack of Mommy-time and a good nap are to blame. However, Mommy got some REALLY GOOD BUYS for Miss Riley's summer wardrobe!

We also spent the day with Uncle Todd and Corina…

Riley & Uncle Todd - Riley eating pizza crust!

Riley REALLY likes Corina, and Mommy can finally run to her room and organize a few things… it looks like a bomb went off up there! Grandpa Lyndal came this evening too. Riley is really tickled by him! (Sorry Grandma...)

Heard a disturbing report… don’t think it’s entirely true and is probably only happened once so either way it’s not that big of a deal…

We were in Target, talking about how good Kinsey is to Riley at Tammy’s.

And Kinsey said, "Yeah sometimes Riley sticks her hand in poop!"

"O.M.G.!" I shuddered… “GROSS!”

I know there’s nothing I can do about it, but JUST PLEASE let Tammy wash Riley’s hand(s) good afterwards!!! *Shivers*

DAY 3

Spent the day at the mall since it was cold/rainy!

Found a new purpose for dressing rooms…. Feeding Riley!

Riley *FINALLY* likes Grandma!! ... especially when she feeds her Strawberry Smoothie!

Just a note: I craved strawberries when I was pregnant… maybe this will be one of Riley’s favs?

DAY 4

Headed back home… or tried to I should say…we left in the snow and slush, stopping in Sherman to eat lunch at Chili's.

Then it was work zone after work zone. Stop and go traffic. YUCK!

Riley and Kelton slept as much as possible...

At least we didn’t have to stop so I could feed Riley, since we were in a work zone every time she got hungry to I was able to feed her while Amber drove!

We finally got home nearly 6 hours after we left. Riley was SO EXCITED to see her Da-da! It had been 4 LONG DAYS! She smiled so big and gave him a big hug!!

It was a WONDERFUL trip, and I have the best in-laws ever! I really do love you all very much, and you all are SO GOOD to Riley and me!