This June we went on a mini-vacation.
Actually it was a 11 day trip with 6 flights which is not really mini when travelling with a baby.
Baby J did not like waiting on the tarmack for the plane to hurry up and get on the runway to take-off. This waiting was extra long as those with small children board first. We then had to wait until everyone boarded and squashed their carry-ons into the overhead bins. In the meantime baby J shrieked and those boarding gritted their teeth anticipating a long flight with a baby on board. In every flight baby J and I were in a window seat. I am not sure where the logic in this was especially when the flight attendant would review flight information for flying with a baby with me each flight and then share in which washroom the change table was located. It is a lucky thing that the flights were short and we did not have to make use of the change tables...I could not imagine clamering over the other passangers, locating my diaper bag in the overhead compartment all the while holding baby J, navigating the aisles, dodging the snack cart and flight attendants to access the washroom to change baby J. In my estimation it would be smart to have all the regular folk board first and end with those flying with small children, to lump us in one section, or to have us located nearest the change-table washroom, with easy aisle and overhead bin access.
Thankfully baby J once we were in the air was a dream and slept almost the entire flight.
We went to visit my parents at their farm in northern Alberta.
We also had a quick visit with family in a nearby city. An additional reason for our flight were having baby J have a photo shoot with my friend who is a talented photographer.
We celebrated Father's Day with my dad.
It was L's first Father's Day too! He is a great dad.
A highlight for me is always walks around the lake and to the park.
I was so delighted that we were able to fit in photos with my talented
friend! We wondered if the weather would cooperate as the forecast called for rain. It was a real challenge to capture these photos as baby J was not impressed with having her photos but my friend Leslie S. is a pro. And that camera she wields! Wow!
My mom is such a card. I love her!
I think baby J recognized my mom since we speak on the phone so regularly on speaker phone. My mom could make baby J laugh and laugh and laugh. It was so fun to hear baby J belly laughing.
We were blessed to visit with friends, and family and my parents church even hosted a baby shower for baby J. Wow! We were thankful for the gifts but especially knowing that so many of these women have prayed for baby J.
Too soon our vacation with my parents came to a close. We are excited for them to come visit in July.
L flew home to work and baby J and I continued on the second leg of our journey. I'm not sure when I thought it would be a great idea to fly solo with a baby.
We flew west to the Okanagan to see my grandma!
It was great to visit with aunts, cousins, and uncles. My aunt taught me how to make kefir and almost persuaded me to start making kombucha. Im not sure I am ready for that level of commitment yet.
We enjoyed delicious, fresh fruit, a concert in the park, and walks along the warf.
The Okanagan is one of my favorite places to be! It is so beautiful.
June flew by! I love summer, being outdoors, the flowers, fresh fruit, barbecues. Summer is reason to visit friends, and family.
Have you started your summer vacation yet? Id love to hear about your summer vacation plans.
