we're not in Kansas anymore

We are back home, and happy.  Audrey and I missed Jeremiah and Kip a whole lot.  They welcomed us with a clean house and yummy take out from our favorite restaurant.

We had such a great time with family in KC, and wish we lived closer and could see each other often.  I know we would meet for lunch, have barbecues in the backyard, have girl talks, and I would get makeovers, like all the time.

As for flying with a toddler, by myself,  It was easier than I thought. The Ergo is definitely my best advice, and from what I saw at the airport, it seems to be the carrier of choice for flying ( :

I spotted other babywearers right away, giving each other a babywearer nod or smile.

I recommend packing snacks (purchasing snacks on the plane or airport is really expensive), crayons and coloring books.   We also watched a movie on my laptop during the flight.

I read two great books during my trip, and can't wait to tell you more.

For now... here are more pictures from our trip:

On our trip...

My laptop died while on my trip.  And I lost some pictures. And it hurts inside to think about.
Do you backup?  Please do. I don't back up like I should, and right about now really wish I had.

I took Mac into the Apple store for repair.  Crossing my fingers we could afford it.  Those Apple guys and gals, they are the best.  Aren't they?  Mac looks new, with new hardware and keypad.  It's a couple years old and out of warranty, but still, they took care of it, free of charge.  I heart them.  I do.

While Mac was away getting a makeover, we toured the plaza, ate at the classic cup.

Shopped the cutest little boutique for butterfly's.

We painted toddler toes and mama hands.

Got waxed.
Made the yummiest whatever's in the fridge omelet with cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves, feta cheese, and barley.

Had some of uncle Mark's yummy barbecue.

and gave lot's of hugs and kisses  xoxo


More pics and tales to come....

in Kansas City...

Audrey and I are visiting family in Kansas City, Missouri.  We are enjoying our trip, and seriously watching these two cousins together is priceless. 



Laine & Audrey dance! from mom2miah&audrey on Vimeo.