Last Thursday marked the first day of our Memorial Day weekend road trip. We left Wilmington after lunch and drove to Augusta, GA. Our final destination was Atlanta, but Sean had an interview in Augusta on Friday morning, so it was a perfect place to stop for the night and divide up an otherwise long trip. It's roughly 4 1/2 hours and Jackson was a good sport. He even managed to nap a bit, which made us very happy. We've stayed at a hotel before, but now that Jackson's more mobile, it was a whole new experience. There was a little table that had a shelf on it that Jackson could easily climb onto. He brought with him the ice bucket and it entertained him all night long. He loved it so much, he ate breakfast there on Friday morning!
While Sean had his interview, the boy and I chilled in the hotel room. Honestly, I was hoping for Jackson to nap since we had another 3 hour drive ahead of us and then lots of playing and excitement once we got to our destination, Auntie T and UK's!!
Hey good lookin'!
No nap in the room, there was way too much going on, so we played until it was time to get Sean. We headed out and as soon as we got in the car, Jackson was asleep. We picked up Sean, explored Augusta for awhile and then hit the road. Traffic wasn't bad, but the weather sure was. Finally Georgia was getting some much needed rain, but it made for a long drive. Jackson was ready to be out of the car once we got there and was thrilled to have his Auntie T greet him and give him lots of loving. We stayed up late Friday, so Saturday was spent hanging out around the house, making potato salad for the party and catching up.
We wanted to be well rested for Sunday, which was one of the reasons we went to Atlanta. Tracy and Kevin cohost an annual Memorial Day pig pickin' with some other friends and Jackson was a real trooper. We got there at about noon and it was great. We played badmitton, heard some great karaoke, danced a bit and enjoyed steamed oysters, pulled pork and lots of other culinary delights. Jackson played hard and fell asleep in his stroller at 5:30. We thought he'd sleep for a good, long time, but it was a party, and the boy loves to be in on the action. I think he heard the music and realized that he was missing out and woke up an hour later. We thought he'd rally, but he was ready to go. Really ready. We all wanted to stay, but knew it was best to head on home so the boy could rest.
Waiting for the party to start!
Gimme that camera, Dad!
Relaxing in the stroller!
The best place on earth-Dad's shoulders!
On Monday, we woke up early, said our goodbye's and did the whole 7 hour trip home with very little complaining from the boy.
One last snuggle with Auntie T before we hit the road.
The Memorial Day party was a blast, hanging out with Tracy and Kevin was even better and we can't wait until we are all together again. Thanks, guys!!!! It was awesome!
2 comments:
What an AWESOME weekend!! MJTM was such a trooper being out of his element. We miss him already! There's nothing like great friends, great times, and most of all, GREAT family to make a Holiday the most it can be. We were lucky enough to have all three wrapped up into one for Memorial Day. Remember, you have to come back next year to the 15th Annual, the party will be even bigger (if that is possible). We love you guys!!!
Sounds like a GREAT weekend Ames! I love the pictures, Jackson gets cuter everytime I see him!!
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