Ohio Trip!

We had a great trip to Ohio for a four day weekend over President's Day.  We left after dinner on Friday and Livy slept pretty much the whole way to Becky and Mark's house.  Every once in a while, she would wake up though, and ask in a meek little voice, "What's so funny?" or "What you talking about?" Then she would fall right back to sleep.  I thought we were being pretty quiet, but I guess not.  

It was so nice to see Becky, Mark and Grandma.  There really is something special about them and their house that makes it feel like Christmas no matter what time of year you go there.  It's all about family, fun, relaxation and pets!  Livy was especially excited about seeing Hallie doggie, but there were other fun Shelties to see as well, and Minky kitty too, of course.  

We left after lunch and Livy slept the whole way to Em and Logan's house.  She was so happy to see them when we got there.  She had a great time playing with Drew.  It is cute how she interacts with him, and copies what he is doing sometimes.  Like, when he started banging a drum with a block, Livy just had to do it too.  They had all kinds of fun together.  One popular activity for the weekend was shoulder back rides from Logan and Kyle.  Drew just loved it and Livy couldn't get enough of it either.    Drew is very good at sharing, and shared his cars and even his teething toys with Livy (we had to make sure it was a true Furler germ swap.)

Meg, Mike and Milo came for a visit on Sunday afternoon.  So great to see them, too!  Milo and Livy are both gentle spirits (though Livy is a bit more into the terrible twos).   They took a little while warming up but enjoyed some shy, awkward conversation followed by a nice bath together.  lol.  Yes, I can see how Meg and I will probably be really embarrassing moms someday!

Livy didn't want to cooperate for a group picture, but 2 out of 3 ain't bad!   On this trip, she might have gotten a C- in picture posing,  but she made up for it with her A+ in traveling.  We drove all the way home on Tuesday and Livy was pretty much a perfect angel the whole way, even though she wasn't feeling well.  I didn't even sit by her.  She just entertained herself reading books, coloring and eating snacks.   Plus, she talked about all the fun people we saw and things that we did.  I'm so glad Livy got to spend time with these special people.

Health Update:  Livy had a runny nose and upset tummy most of the trip that has since turned into a nasty cough and fever.  (Poor baby Drew has a fever now too.)