From Indiana, we took a car ride (at 3:30 am!) up to Chicago Midway Airport and flew to Billings. This was Alia's first airplane ride and I was sooooo nervous. But she did really well. In fact, one passenger came up to me after the flight and complimented us on her behavior saying that they hardly knew a baby was even there. Then, after a quick layover in Denver (PS-People really like to chat with you in airports when you have a cute baby strapped to you!) we were in Billings! Hurray!
It was so great to see so much of the fam. Alia got to meet quite a few of her cousins and aunts and uncles, and also see some she hadn't seen in a while. :)
While we were there, we played a lot of games, played with kids, and overall just enjoyed each other. I also got to help out with Rachel's senior pix (and her hair, of course). We sisters had a fun morning running all over the place finding just the right backgrounds for Rachel to pose. I can't believe my baby sis is almost all growed up! I also took Mom and Rachel to the salon to get feathers put in their hair. This was particularly amusing/fun because we got Mom to put one in. Yes, that's the same mom who would've freaked out if I had colored my hair in high school. :) I LOVED it! And of course, Jared and I got to cook a meal, and introduce the fam to some more of my "hippie food".
I wish the trip could've been longer, but it was so great to be there. Family is such a blessing, especially when you've got kids. I love my fam sooo much and can't wait for the next big get-together...Vegas at Thanksgiving? ;)
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| Okay, how cool? We were waiting for our luggage at the Billings airport, and what was there to great me but this sign! Love it! |
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| Yay! Michelle and her cute (and grown up!) boys stopped by for a visit. I miss you, chica! |
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| Rachel, hard at work making all us gals lots of necklaces. She's getting really good! |
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| Jared and not-so-baby Trey! |
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| No, that's not me, that's Melinda with Alia. (we did get the same top while we were in town) |
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| Cousins |
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| So cute... |
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| With Grandma and Grandpa. She's definitely an Ostler! |
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| Love it! |
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