We went back east to New York to visit my dad and his wife and family at the end of October and through the beginning of November. We made it, let's put it that way. The flight out was actually not bad at all and the "Family Line" to go through security was a blessing. We did not feel rushed-this line was made for us! Avery played with all her new toys and read her new books within the first 15 minutes, so you may be asking yourself, what did you do the rest of the way...that is a very good question, the same things over and over again but it worked! We arrived safely at JFK to a rainy cold snap that we were not prepared for. We had to go get more pjs from Cost Co (all of which we had at home). Avery had so much fun with her PopUp, Abuela and cousins. But I think that she had the most fun with Martha and Sophie, their dogs. Sophie got up and ran the minute she heard the tip toes of Avery come running her general direction, but Martha, good old Martha, she would just lie there and let Avery have her way with her. What a wonderful dog!
Ok, so I figured out why Martha was so sweet and gentle with Avery...
We spent Owen's first Halloween here with everyone and well, the picture says it all...we started out strong and melted down! I think my face sums it all up!
We also got lucky and were able to go to Cousin Ryan's 2nd Birthday Party...Avery loves PopUp, wanna know why??? He gives her what ever she wants, including Diet Coke! And yes, there is a balloon tied to her shirt...
Owen got passed around to everyone at the party, it was great for mommy and daddy! What a cute little man!
I will conclude this episode of the two part series with the flight home and thank you's. We arrived at JFK with just enough time to make it through the slower than slow line at the American Airlines desk where we checked two VERY heavy bags and two carseats. Why two you may be asking yourself...well, Owen did not have one at the other end and we thought it would be best for Avery to have hers on the plane so that she would feel comfortable...yeah, for any of you who have the Britax Marathon-a carseat we really LOVE, do NOT bring it on the plane, I repeat, do not bring it on the plane! The seat was so bloody big that once we got it buckled in Avery would be kicking the back of the seat in front of us. Just great! Ok, so I interjected a bit of additional information into my already long story! Anyway, we made it and then eventually made it through security. This time the "Family Line" just meant anyone who snuck under the velvet rope. We got on the plane and got situated when Avery decided she did not want to drink anything so we had to do something to get her to move her jaw...we had Annie's Organic Fruit Gummies...perfect, or so we thought. Avery choked on one, which is not shocking on its own, but the fact that she decided to go in after it was not so good. She puked everywhere! Ian Hulk Hogan-ed her shirt off and we proceeded to change her clothes and calm her down. Eventually she did not smell anymore and she actually did great for the rest of the flight.
Thank you PopUp and Abuela for having us, or better yet, tolerating us. That place looked like a tornado had gone through by the time we left! We are glad we went but are even more glad we are home.
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