a week of firsts

 

Last week we drove to Rhode Island on the 4th of July. Joel came back to work on Sunday, but Charlotte and I had three extra days with Grandmom, Granddad, and Uncle Allen. Charlotte had a wonderful time and checked off a lot of new first time things.

• First bugbite
• First time taking a walk in her big girl umbrella stroller
• First time refusing ALL three naps in one day
• First time falling asleep exhausted at 6:15pm (!!)
• First time sleeping through fireworks right outside her window
• First time gumming on a watermelon rind
• First time sitting in a high chair (so big!!)
• First drive through New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
• First visit to Grandmom/Granddad's house
• First plane ride (spoiler: she did GREAT!!)
• First train ride

Vacation and time with family is so refreshing. I'm grateful for the chance Charlotte had to get to know some family members a little better. Plus, being away from home for a little while makes home that much sweeter.