Mystic Aquarium

We spent most of Saturday morning at the Mystic Aquarium. Just the four of us. We had we yet to see any of EJ's family. Our late arrival kept us from having dinner with family and our early risers got us up and going before everyone too. We did have a fun lunch with Ej's sister Jill and her boyfriend Todd.

Finding Nemo

Go ahead, Mason touch that shark !?!?

A sea lion show that included a 22 yr old, 900 lb. "Cocoa"

Sailor's Delight

This posting is mostly for my dad, the captain of a much smaller sailboat.
We drove around Mystic Seaport on Sat. morning before heading to the aquarium

Now that's a big sailboat. Or maybe not...

Check out this amazing ship, the Charles W. Morgan.
It's currently undergoing a major renovation.
(Note the two story house next to it)

And a little tugboat for Mason's enjoyment.

1st Plane Ride

In February, we received an invitation to the wedding of a EJ's cousin, Jaime. The wedding was to be held in Old Lyme, CT. Most of EJ's family on his mother's side is spread out all over the US and one in Australia. So we decided it would be a perfect opportunity to see his extended family and introduce Mason (that's how infrequently we see them). Knowing that it would be a quick weekend and potentially a LONG car ride we decided to fly. It seemed the perfect "first time" flying experience for our boys. A quick 1 hour and 15 mins flight to LaGuardia, NY and a 2 hour drive to Old Lyme. What we didn't account for was a monstrous rain Storm over most of the North East. On the ground it seemed like a normal rainy day, but you would never have guessed it by the number of delayed and cancelled flights. Needless to say 5 hours in the tiny Richmond Airport, uncertain if we'd ever leave, was not the experience we were expecting. The boys were great troopers.

We arrived at the airport at 9:15 a.m. for our 10:00 flight.
At 11 we boarded.
At 11:30 we deboarded. (You can imagine the disappointment)
Every half hour until 3:15, we received the announcement, "we will have another update in 30 mins."
Everything for the rest of the day and next day was stand-by only. We thought we would have to pack in the whole trip.
At 3:05 they announced we were boarding at 3:15. CHEERS exploded!
We finally arrived at LaGuardia at 5 p.m. And then to drive a rental car in NY rush-hour!

See the rain!

Still hopeful!

1st time on plane, but going nowhere.

A strange exit at LaGuardia, but cool photo op.
The boys LOVED the plane ride. They looked out the window (both heads at one) almost the entire flight. Mason didn't have his own seat, that was very interesting! I am so glad the flight wasn't any longer.

Our very weary traveler. This was taken after 5 p.m. in the car. A rare moment for Mason, he doesn't sleep well unless he is in his bed.

Did it!

Phew.. the care taker has been here for almost an hour. We made it. That was a busy morning! I think I will be glad to sit in the car for the hour drive home!

Pretty uneventful. It was nice having lots of extra time with the boys. I had to creatively keep them occupied so little hands didn't find all the things I would not have in reach at my house :)

Anxious

If you've ever brought a newborn home from the hospital you can relate to how I am feeling this morning. The boys and I arrived at my mom's house last night so that I could take care of my grandmother this morning while Mom is at work. Now that she has left I am reminded of my first weeks with Owen.
I am jumping up to check on her at every strange noise.
Hoping she'll go back to sleep and sleep soundly so I won't have to figure out what to do next.
Worrying about getting her to eat etc.
Hoping the time flies until Mom gets back.
Thankful for cell phones in case I need her before then.
The house will be a disaster in no time at all.

Oh and taking care of two boys in a house that is not our own! So maybe its more like bringing triplets home :)

I am sure I'll have at least one good story to write about!