Madelyn's Big Trip Back East

On Thursday, April 16th we flew to Baltimore for my sisters bridal shower and for Jim to go to Yankee stadium with my Dad and brother. Madelyn did great on the plane and didn't make a peep. Lots of people stopped as they walked by to ask how old she was and she loved the attention :) She was pinned with little wings which was really neat, Jim and I didn't realize they still did that.

Once we got to Baltimore, my family (Mom, Kathy and Bob) suprised us at baggage claim. It was great to have a quick visit with them before we headed up to Philadelphia. Jim and Bob went to go get the rental car while we visited and talked about the massive amounts of luggage we had. We loaded up the car and were on our way to Philly where we stayed with our good friends Sarah and Vince. They have a beautiful house in Philadelphia! On Friday we repacked everything and went to New Jersey to see my grandmother. We spent two nights there. On Saturday Jim and clan headed to NYC and all the girls (Karen, Kelsey, Nanie, Nana, Aunt Linda and Lauren) headed to Columbia, Maryland for the bridal shower. Madelyn was passed around between all my aunts at the shower and was the center of attention. I told her she was stealing Aunt Kathy's thunder :) It was a long drive and long day but Madelyn did great and we only had to stop one time for a diaper change. Saturday night we all met back in New Jersey and Jim had a great day in New York but really missed the baby. Sunday we repacked everything and went back to Philadelphia to spend a little more time with Sarah and Vince. We went out to a nice dinner and the guys took the baby back home while Sarah and I visited over a couple of drinks! We had a blast. Monday we packed everything up for the last time and headed back down to Baltimore to see my Grandfather and catch our flight. At the airport Kathy and Bob met us for a quick dinner. Madelyn did great on the flight home but was happy to be home. When she saw her bears that are on the mobile of her pack and play she was very excited.

All in all it was a great trip and Madelyn got to meet most of her east coast family!