Maryland Part II

Here we are back in Idaho so its time to start where I left off last time and finish up our trip to Maryland. I must also add that it was the BEST trip ever and I loved every minute of it. So where to begin...
Well I must say I've become quite a fan of Rock Band, I'm totally not a video game girl by any means, I actually really don't like them but I LOVE this game!!!! Plus you get to dress up your character in super cute outfits, its like I get to go shopping but I don't have to spend money. What could be better then that? I know I can't think of anything either. Anyway you've probably guessed that I played that with my brother Mark and my mom even plays with us so it was fun times all around. I even let Savannah play the drums a little bit, she thought it was quite the fun thing to do.

One of my oldest friends Jenny also came over with her cute little girl Hailey. Now when I say oldest I do mean in the sense that we've known each other for a super long time not that she is old, she's actually younger then I am. As you can tell I'm pretty literal, a trait I get from my mom. It was so fun talking with her and visiting we always have so much fun together and I just love her to pieces.
Savannah and I also got to spend more time with the McCombs which is always fun times. We went out to lunch with my Grandparents and Aunt Claudia. My cousin Stacey got to come over and hang out one night also. Its so nice to get to see my family since we're so far from each other. I think one of my favorite things about seeing them was when my Grandpa held Savannah the day we left. Oh my was she excited! As soon as he got her in his arms she was smiling and screaming, kicking her legs and just SO happy to be with him. She was instantly in love with him. She likes everyone but you can tell who she ardors and my grandpa is one of those people.
One of the funniest things that happened was when my family was hanging out with my Uncle Tom's family. My mom's side of the family are big game players and until recently I detested board games so its a good thing I came around. Anyway, it was hilarious but to those reading I don't think you'll find it as funny as we did. We played Cranium so it was the Howell's vs the McCombs and we struggled when we got to the star performer category because we always seemed to pick the humdinger category. Now the teams consist of three distinct age groupings...you have those who are 40+, the 20 year olds and a 12 and 14 year old. Needless to say none of us were on the same page with songs. It was the funniest thing ever listening to each team try to hum these songs knowing full on that those on their team would never ever guess what they were humming. It was beyond hilarious. Now you thinking how could it get funnier right? Well I'll tell you! So after the McCombs team won, yeah us...the boys went down stairs for more Rock Band playing. So all of the sudden my cousin Brian's cell phone starts vibrating so his sister Bonnie picks it up to see what's going on. Some girl whose name I've already forgotten, was texting Brian. So instead of going downstairs to tell Brian he has a text or just leaving the phone alone, Bonnie texts her back. The conversation was priceless and all those witnessing the event were crying because we were laughing so hard.
Now you may be asking yourself how could this trip get any better and once again I'll tell you! Savannah started crawling!!!!!!!!!!! My baby is no longer a motionless lump she is a social butterfly on the go. Jacob was super sad that he missed it but I of course sent him a video of the wonderful event.

So finally our trip was over and it was time to fly back home to Idaho. Once again Savannah was a perfect angel and most people on the plan told me they forgot she was even on the plan because she was so quite. The reason she was so quite? She slept the whole way on both flights, totally awesome but also it totally sucked. Another funny side note, when we got past security and got to Jacob he couldn't wait to hold Savannah who was now wide awake after a 7 hour nap. So he picks her up and is just hugging and hugging her until she starts throwing up her entire bottle all over him! It was so funny and cute because he freaks out when Savannah get a little spit up on him but he missed her so much he didn't even care that she threw up all over him. Anyway when our flight landed in Idaho at 11 pm it sucked that Savannah was wide awake and up till 1:30 am since I had to go to work this morning. Now when I told my mom this she said boy I bet she didn't want to get up to go to the sitters and she was wrong. Savannah woke up at like 5 am! I don't know what is up with this child, she is an early riser but you totally can't be upset with her when she wakes up and gives you the biggest smile that it just melts your heart.

I love being a mom even though it means I don't ever get to sleep in. Anyway I digressed a bit...needless to say Savannah and I had a wonderful time in Maryland and were sad to leave but as always we were happy to come home.