Meeting the Fam'

It hardly seems fair that some states should be deep in the heart of winter while our little family is enjoying the bright sun and light breezes. After living in Idaho for 5 years however, I sort of feel like we've earned a couple of warm winters :)

Well, we just got back from taking a six-day road trip around Texas with the in-laws. First trip with a little one and I got to tell you, I'm pretty proud of myself. Haha. I had outfits for each day, diapers, pajamas, down to the lotion and butt paste. And I managed to keep everything organized throughout the trip- I'm either a supermom or my Father's daughter, haha. The Sattler children will understand ;) 

Austin was our first stop and where I had to say goodbye to my hubby. We dropped him off on Thursday at the airport and had to say goodbye until Saturday afternoon. Where he went is a bit of a secret for now ;)
Sans husband, I spent Friday with his parents and we took the time to visit the Texas capitol building. I was wearing P J on my chest in a carrier so he could view out. It has been neat to see how aware PJ is becoming to everything around him. He had our tour guide wrapped around his little finger, haha. I don't blame her, he only had eyes for her when she talked and waved her hands about.

 

This heart-breaker is Eduardo. He's Pablo's cousin, so PJ's second cousin. Eduardo played so well with PJ: peek-a-boo, silly faces, tickling, you name it. I couldn't understand everything he said a hundred percent of the time, but I still think we were pretty awesome friends despite a little language barrier:)
 
Saturday we picked up Pablo again and said goodbye to all the Austin in-laws with a big gathering that night. I had Pozole for the first time- a Mexican soup made with pork. I added salsa, shredded cabbage and it was yum-mum-my! Pablo got a pig's foot in his serving:) Of course he loved that. 

Then came Victoria, Texas on Sunday to see more family. I especially enjoy Victoria. It reminds me a bit more of home with it's green countryside and smaller-town feel. PJ's great-grandmother Velez lives there and that was a special treat.We stayed there Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday morning. On Monday Pablo bought me new glasses:) I still have to get used to them. As with any big change, it'll take some time to get comfortable with the "me" I see in the mirror when I wear them. But I am SOOO happy to have them! No more glasses held together with packaging tape! Pablo and I would joke that you could swing my lens back and forth and it would make a "squeak, squeak" sound.

 I wish I could say that PJ looked this cheerful the entire roadtrip, but he had his moments, haha. Can you blame him? Four and 1/2 hours is a long drive for a little guy! He's cute though and Pablo and I can't help but forgive him :) 
So here's to our first major trip with an extra little guy around to pack, feed, and entertain. I think it was a huge success and everyone we saw LOVED him. But c'mon, who wouldn't? :):):)