Our Columbus Excursion

We visited Grandpappy, Gramma Donna, Aunt Darcy, and Katarina(their foreign exchange student from Germany) the weekend before we moved. It was a little crazy, but it was nice to be away from all of the packing. Samantha, Woody, and I flew out of Birmingham on Thursday morning, and had one layover in Chicago. They both did very well in the airports and on the plane. Samantha had her own little bag to pull around, which helped with keeping her busy. The first flight went well, except for Woody falling out of his seat into the middle of the aisle. The second flight was much better, but of course I got a nose bleed. I always say we are like a circus wherever we go. I made Samantha go with me when I had to change Woody's diaper. It was a little crowded in the airplane bathroom!

This was our stop in Chicago. Samantha and Woody had a little snacky.

Samantha loved going on the people mover. We did it over and over until we were ready to board the plane to Columbus. I was told on our way home that I wasn't supposed to be on it with a stroller. If that person had only seen us this day!

Woody and Samantha loved the plane. She would watch her DVD's, and Woody fell asleep right before each landing.

We spent a little time at this indoor play area that is in a mall. Samantha needed to get her wiggles out, and I think some of the family needed a little rest. Woody was just hanging with Gramma Donna.

Samantha loved playing on all of the planets, which was the theme for the area. It was a little busy, but it was the weekend.

Samantha had a great time watching Aunt Darcy swim at her meet. She still talks about Aunt Darcy swimming fast. It was at The Ohio State natatorium, and we were there for most of the day. Aunt Darcy went on to win at the State meet for the fourth year in a row and got female swimmer of the meet. She will be attending Auburn next year, and we are a little sad that we won't be in Alabama to visit her. I am sure we will make it down there during her collegiate reign.

Of course Woody took a little nap during the meet. I put him under this little wall so no one would step on him.

Samantha actually fell asleep first, which is on par with her falling asleep during the circus. Maybe she would start taking a nap again if I made a lot of noise:)

This is everybody right before we left. Woody had a little medical issue while we were there, and we had to take him to the doctor. Both of his ears were infected, and his eyes were a little goopy. He came out of it pretty well, except for we are still trying to clear his ears up.

Grandpappy and Samantha in their winter coats. This was a little taste of what we were getting ready to move to in Wisconsin.

Samantha didn't get to spend a lot of time with Aunt Darcy ,since she was busy before the state meet. She attacked Katarina whenever she got the chance, and snuck a little time in with Aunt Darcy and her team mates.

Grandpappy took us to the airport, and we all crossed our fingers that Woody was feeling better.

Woody passed out on the second flight, and Samantha was fighting to stay awake. We made it home in one piece! Samantha now wants to fly everywhere, and swim fast like Aunt Darcy. It was a good trip!