Road Trip

Saturday we went our first mini road trip.

Unfortunately we got off to a late start.

Who would have thought with a newborn right? 

We went from Moberly to Kansas City and Ella slept the whole way like a pro.

We were supposed to meet up with family and watch my sister play ball for a bit.

Unfortunately we didn't have the right directions and couldn't make it.

So instead we sat an Arby's parking lot so I could feed Ella.

We parked at the back of the restaurant.

We forgot that would let everyone going through the drive thru peak in our car.

My apologies to anyone who may have seen something they didn't want to.

After we finished up there I dropped Adam off at a random gas station to meet up with his coworker.

They headed to Baker to call a game.

I headed to Topeka.

We made it almost all the way to my grandparents before someone started screaming in the backseat.

We were only about five minutes away so I just let her cry it out.

It was so hard to not be able to comfort her and love on her.

Finally we made it to my grandparents house!

I was thrilled to be able to introduce my grandparents to Ella.

Grandma & Ella

Grandpa & Ella

Not long after we arrived my Aunt Rhonda and cousins Shannon and Kyle came by.

Everyone held Ella and we all had a great visit!

When it was time to go I had to leave the same way I came with a very sad baby.

She didn't get a good nap while we were there and she was exhausted by the time we had to leave.

Once she was in her car seat and we had made it half way down the drive she was asleep. 

Thank goodness she likes the car! 

Ella and I headed back to Kansas City and met up with my parents at Sam's club.

I nursed her in my Moby wrap to calm her down once we got there!

It was a proud moment for me!

I want to have the confidence to take care of Ella's needs no matter where we are.

I'm so thankful for things like the moby wray where I can be discreet and still feed my daughter.

After a few minutes at Sam's we headed for lunch at Chickfila.

I wish I would have gotten a picture of her first trip there!

Adam and I spent part of our honeymoon at a Chick grand opening.

We love that place!

Finally at about 7:30 we met back up with Adam to head back to Moberly.

We were both absolutely exhausted from the night before and the busy day.

It was great to be back with him and to be headed home!

We made it back to Moberly by about 10.

At the end of the day I was so thankful for my sweet family and the blessing they are to us.