So we have been very busy the last few weekends. Myself and both girls made the drive over to Indianapolis on April 23rd to visit my friends Sara and Adam and Jodi. I will admit that I was a tad bit apprehensive traveling with both girls by myself, but they were absolute gems! Laney talked my ear off for the first hour of the trip. She asked what this was and who that was. The second hour we sang Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and the ABC's over and over and over again. About 20 minutes outside of Indy, she finally crashed! It was about 9:30 pm eastern time. Amazingly, she bounced right out of her slumber and was wound for sound until about 11:00 pm.
We had such a good time with Sara on Saturday. We went to The Children's Museum. Laney loved the dinosaur exhibit until the light and sound effects started. Thunder rolled and boomed and the lights flashed and Laney just about jumped out of Sara's arms. I would have to say her favorite exhibit was Bob the Builder which she does not watch. However, she loved playing on the machinery especially the yellow one which is a lot like her daddy's skid steer. Andy is so proud! Leah was a complete doll at the museum and she bonded with Auntie Sara. Sara got a little confused and told someone that Leah was 10 months instead of 10 weeks. The lady responded saying "Wow, she is so small!" Sara was great with the girls. I was a little nervous that 2 little kids for 2 days straight would drive her nuts, but she seemed to enjoy them just as much as they did her. I am sure Angus, Sara's bulldog, was glad to see us go.
Saturday night, we all went to Adam and Jodi's house for a delicious dinner. After dinner, Sara, Jodi and myself were sitting around the table having girl talk. So, Adam retreated to the family room with Laney. At first, Laney was a little shy towards Adam, but after about three episodes of Dora, they were buddies. She even cuddled up onto his lap. We really had such a great time in Indy. We are definitely going to try to plan another visit back, but this time hopefully Andy can come too! We don't get to see Adam and Jodi and Sara often enough, but when we do, it is just like old times. Thanks a bunch to all three of you!!
This past Saturday the whole family traveled down to Champaign-Urbana for Hannhah's first communion and Hope's birthday party. Again, I was a little nervous about taking Laney to church. I will admit we don't go often. Okay, Laney has not been for awhile. She actually sat fairly still and quiet for the 1 1/2 hour service. Both Andy and I were shocked. So, Laney and I are going to attempt to go to Saturday evening mass. I will keep you posted on how long that lasts!!!
After church, we went back to Cindy and Paul's for lunch and cake. Laney loves to go and play and Cinny and Paul's, especially outside. We were all outside so my Aunt Joy took Laney in with the chickens which makes me cringe a bit. For those of you that don't know, I have a very strong irrational fear of birds. So the thought of my little girl in with chickens does not excite me. However, Laney loves the damn chickens!! Anyway, my aunt helped her gather two eggs and you would have thought she had a million dollars. She carried those two eggs around for quite some time. When you asked Laney who laid the eggs, first she said Cinny. When we asked what animal, she replied "The Chechans". She sounds like she is talking about the war torn area of Russia instead of the feathered barnyard bird.
Leah continues to be an excellent baby. Andy and I have been truly blessed with her. She laughs and coos all the time now. Leah loves her big sister. Her little blue eyes follow Laney's voice everywhere. She does not seem to mind when Laney rolls all over her or tries to reposition her pacifier into her mouth. I think they are going to be great friends.
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