Jet Setter

This weekend Z had his first airplane ride (2nd, 3rd, and 4th for that matter). We flew up to Ohio to visit hubby's family and see his sis graduate from nursing school. It was a fun-filled weekend!

The big unknown was how Z was going to behave on the airplane. I have had a healthy amount of anxiety regarding this topic, but I reminded myself that people do it all the time, and that he could surprise me. We tried to be as prepared as possible, and we went for it.

We are very anti-bag checking, so we packed lightly and checked his carseat planeside. That meant a lot of heavy lifting for us, but it was totally worth it. We flew B'ham to Detroit then Detroit to Dayton. The first leg was 2 hours and it was timed just right for nap time, so Z slept the ENTIRE time! He was pretty hyper upon arrival to Detroit. The shorter flight from Detroit to Dayton was a breeze. Even though he didn't sleep, he kept himself entertained by a combination of things including people, his favorite book, and puffs (the greatest food-like substance ever created by Gerber).

Z was a charmer the whole time we were up there. He had so much fun with Nick's family and met a LOT of new people. I regret that we didn't take many pictures. Between getting all of our plans straight and keeping up with Z's sleeping and eating, the time kindof got away from us. There are some out there, though, so if I track them down, I'll get them posted (hint hint). Friday night was the graduation. It was actually her pinning. After a long day of traveling, Z and I hit the bed, but Nick went. 

Nick and Talia at the graduation

Talia with her aunts

Saturday, we had a cookout and Z got to play on the playground with Daddy

Here are some just to document his first trip to Ohio, and to show off his airplane outfit.

That last picture gives you a good idea of his travel behavior, happy and hyper!