Baby Moon Round 2

A few weeks ago, Jon and I headed into the mountains for our second babymoon. We did a babymoon when I was pregnant with Jackson too, and plan to do a babymoon with each pregnancy. It was really nice to get away but I missed Jackson a lot. We only went away for 1 night since Jackson is still so little, and we weren't sure how he would do. My mom came up a day early so Jackson could get used to her before we left. He took to her immediately and they were best buds. The first night she was there, Jon made chimichangas. While I was grating the cheese, Jackson became upset and didn't want a piece of cheese or the package when I tried giving it to him. Then, he took the block from my hand and began munching on it. I had to take it away after he at a ton of it. Of course, he threw a fit. He loves cheese!

The next day, Jon worked a half day while I packed and got ready. We left early in the afternoon and headed up. We checked into the hotel and then headed downtown to go to the General Store and to eat. We were not too impressed with the town, so after shopping  a bit, we headed to another place nearby that was WAY better. It was less hippie/college student/homeless looking and more quaint and family friendly. We ate at a restaurant that we had gone to with my parents 4 years ago when we were engaged. The food was great and the live entertainment was even better. We sat outside where they had a live folk band playing. They band even had a little girl play the violin for them, she was so cute!

The next morning we drove to some waterfalls to hopefully swim and hike some but they were impossible to find. After almost giving up, we found the falls but it was a crazy walk to them. I had on the worst water shoes- ones I have had since college. My toes were falling out of them and they were in shreds basically. I'm not sure how but probably between my shoes, being pregnant, and being afraid of seeing a snake, I fell off the narrow trail and fell a few feet down into the water, which was shallow, rocky, and moving some. The trail was narrow and overgrown so maybe that is why I fell. But I knew I was falling and yelled out to Jon and then he heard me fall and yelled out to me. I was totally fine and landed on my feet but it scared us both. It sounds so dramatic typing it but it wasn't that bad. Anyway, it was too cold to swim and the terrain was just too rough for what I was wearing so we headed back after finally seeing the falls. Oh well, it was still fun.

We headed to Panera and then did some shopping before heading home. I was SO excited to see Jackson again!! It was such a nice get away and Jon and I were able to have fun and laugh and enjoy life without responsibilities for 24 hours. It was a wonderful date!! Thanks Grandma Kay for letting us get away and taking such good care of our little guy!

Jackson and his hunk of cheese 

pinching grandma

We had the best time ever swinging on some swings after dinner and ice cream. Jon was being crazy funny and snapping all kinds of photos. This mother and daughter watched us and laughed, It was one of the most fun nights of my life. 

a picture from while we were gone

Grandma took Jackson swimming in his pool

After we got home, I let Jackson eat a popsicle and he LOVED it!! I was so happy to see my boy again!

Kentucky Trip

Last week, we meet up with my parents and headed to Kentucky. Jackson did great in the car but hardly slept at all. Although, on the way to meet up with my parents, he was crying and yelling "all done!" But once we met up with them he was happy. We stopped at a nasty Burger King on the way there and it is a wonder that we didn't all get food poisoning. We got in around 11 that night and quickly went to bed. 

The next day we met up with my grandparents and then throughout the day different family members joined us as they arrived in town. We of course had to go to Meijer where my grandpa introduced me as his wife (This is so typical of him). My mom kept talking about wanting to go eat "hot browns," which is apparently a famous Kentucky food. Jon and I giggled every time this was brought up. Does this not sound like a word to describe poop?! Anyway, we ate our hot brown at "The Cafe" and it was good but not amazing.

Dinner that night was Culvers but Jon and I got Qdoba To Go so we could get Jackson to bed at a decent time. We put Jackson to bed and ended up watching Forensic Files which was fun since we don't ever watch tv. 

The next day (Saturday) we had a family get together at my cousin Amy's house. I didn't know most of the people because a lot of them are step-family. It was hot but fun. There was even a dog named Jackson.

The next day was Sunday, Father's Day. I surprised Jon with a few simple things and then we went to church. After church we had a good nap and had lunch at the hotel with family. We then headed to my Aunt Janie's house for fishing, games, and more food. It was hot out but a good time. 

Monday we went to a Science Center with the kids and had a good lunch at Las Aztecas. Then, we had a nap and hung out with everyone and said most of our goodbyes after dinner.

Tuesday we toured the Louisville Slugger Museum while we waited for mom to get her new hair style done by Carol. We ate at Chik Fil A and then headed home. Jackson fussed some but did ok with all of the distractions. Once Jon and I got to our car he screamed almost the whole way home and of course fell asleep about 5 minutes from home. He was SO happy to be home and smiled and laughed as we laid him on the floor to change him for bed. We got home around 9:30 which is pretty good but way late for Jackson. He hardly slept at all in the car so he was definitely ready for bed.

We had a great trip and it was so good to see family, My grandpa's memory is fading but he still is very aware of who I am and is still as funny as ever. He likes to pretend to be confused or pretend to be falling down which keeps things interesting. 

Jackson loving on Aunt Carol

Fishing on Father's Day- he forgot it was a Sunday because he doesn't fish on Sunday.

My Uncle David would cast for my Grandpa and Grandpa would slowly reel it in. It was cute to see them fishing together

with cousin Trista

channeling his inner astronaut at the science center

Braxton with his Mamoo Carol

Wind Tunnel- My cousin Jarin with Jackson, Ryleigh, and Braxton

Me, Jon, and Jackson at some weird reflective thing in the city

his very own bowl for chips and salsa- he loved it!

Jackson with my Aunt Lisa and cousin Gabby, cousin Caleb in the background

walking to lunch- Aunt Carol, Grandpa, Gabby, Ryleigh, Braxton, Jarin

Gabby and Gramps

Hot Brown!

dancing in the rain

Jackson learned how to snap his own buckle!

Jackson ate this whole bowl of black beans

Our last day in town, Jon, Jackson, Dad, and I toured the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum. It was really cool!

Hall of Famers- Tony La Russa coached the Cardinals!

Jackson kept hugging on the fake Babe Ruth, notice his baseball romper

look at that baby bump!

Cardinals in first!

On the way home, my dad let Jackson play at the rest stop, it was so cute!

Amish store