Dinner Date

So Jacob's work has a huge order that came in so last night he had to work late. I hate when he has to work late but I don't mind the extra money so I just suck it up. It was also a fun time to have a special dinner with Savannah. Now I didn't have what some might consider a traditional dinner but I LOVED it as did Savannah. We each had big plates of fruit and veggies and of course the home made bread I made a few days ago. Savannah had so much fun dipping her broccoli into her ranch and we of course watched Cinderella while enjoying our picnic. Have I mentioned that Cinderella is her most favorite movie and she wants to watch it all the time. I'm glad I like it and I'm glad its getting warmer so we can soon be outside more. Anyway we had lots of fun and next time I hope Jacob can have a fun picnic with us, he has yet to be here when I've decided to have one.

Finishing Up

Ok so I'm a slacker on finishing up my trip posts but here you go. On Saturday we didn't really do anything. Mark had another all day track meet and we didn't end up going. I hung out at home with my mom and watched some TV. It was nice for Savannah to have a relaxed day where we didn't have to do anything.
Sunday was our last full day in Maryland and it was a really good one. We went to church and I ended up hanging out with Savannah in nursery, she had a harder time because all the nursery leaders she had the week before weren't there. Also none of them got subs for themselves or if they did none of them came. They ended up rounding up some ward members to help out and I just decided to stay since Savannah was totally crying. After church my friend Jenny came to pick me up with her 3 girls and off Savannah and I went to see some of our other friends. When I lived in Maryland after I went to LDS Business College Jenny and I became friends with David and Joe. The four of us along with our other friend Valerie would do everything together. We're all married now and rarely get to see eachother so this was special because we haven't been able to get together for about 4 years now. Val lives in North Carolina so she wasn't there but the rest of us got to get together..
Joe, Jenny, and I have kids so all together we had 6 adults and 7 kids all at Dave and Summer's house. They were such sports to have us all over and it was so much fun catching up. As a side note one the way there Savannah decided to throw up the cup of milk she had been drinking on the way along with her snack from nursery. I'm thinking she got car sick or something like that. I had to wash her clothes once we got to Dave's house so for 90% of our stay Savannah just walked around in her diaper. She also learned how to take her diaper off while there thankfully I had just changed a messy diaper so she at least didn't crap on their floor. I really do promise promise though that I had a blast seeing everyone.
On Monday I had to wake up at like 6am because our flight left at 8:40. Needless to say I was thankful I slept well and that Savannah didn't wake up till I woke her up that morning. My mom and Mark took us to the airport and I had a very pleasant flying experience again. Did you know that if your flying by yourself and have a small child and your pregnant like me you get to board first?! I didn't until I left from Maryland. I know they have family boarding after the A group on Southwest but I got to board before the A's which was fantastic because every seat was filled on that first flight. I once again sat next to two very nice people and because the Lord loves me Savannah fell asleep halfway through the 4 hour flight and didn't wake up till we were at the gate in Salt Lake. It was wonderful. Our flight from Salt Lake to Boise was enjoyable as usual, the flight is never full and we almost always get a whole row to ourselves. Savannah was in heaven sitting in her own seat and I just let her watch Cinderella and eat snacks on her tray. She was an angel.
Once we landed in Boise I kept telling Savannah to look out for daddy and boy did she ever. She kept saying daddy and pointing all around the airport trying to find Jacob. Once we saw him I helped her out of her stroller and she ran as fast as her little legs could carry her. She didnt' let go of Jacob until we had gotten our bags and were getting into the car. Needless to say she really missed Jacob as did I.
Overall my trip was perfect, I loved every minute of it and was beyond sad to leave. I was of course excited to get back to Jacob but I already miss being in Maryland and can't wait to go back whenever that might be.

Day 10

So I realized while trying to fall asleep last night that I'm actually off 1 day and I have been from my fist post with this trip. I talked about our flight and our first full day in Maryland under day 1, oh well. Anyway yesterday was so much fun! My mom got super cheap tickets to the Baltimore Aquarium through her school (only $5 a person instead of like $25.) By far Savannah's favorite part was the Dolphin Show, I mean how can you not like it. The whole time she was oohing and aahing and clapping, even to the beat. She was just in heaven even though she was a bit unsure before it started.

After the show we got to stand next to the glass tank and watch the dolphins swim by and Savannah wasn't even scared like I thought she would be. She just loved every minute of it. Next we started our trip through the aquarium looking at the sting rays and all the different displays. She would hold hands with my mom and I and once we got to a tank she'd pull her hands free so she could press herself up to the glass. A couple times she even tried to climb inside, she really likes water. They have a new to me Australian exhibit and it was pretty cool. One of the workers there would feed a type of fish with grasshoppers and the fish would jump out of the tank to get it.

We went to lunch afterwords right along the harbor and I was just in heaven, then we headed back to my parents. Last night was our next scheduled activity, one that has been pretty regular while I've been here. My family loves hockey, now they haven't always my brother Mark loves it and not they all do. This week the Washington Capitals have been in the playoffs for the Stanley Cup so every other night we've been watching hockey. Last night Mark and I decided to get into it and wore hockey jersey's. If they won last night they would have moved on in the playoffs but alas they lost so keep your fingers crossed for Monday night, they just need to win 1 more game in the series.
Savannah even gets into the games and helps cheer the Caps on, fun times, fun times.

Day 8 and Day 9

So you would think I would be more on top of posting each day about our trip because this week is less busy then the previous, but your wrong. I like posting about our trip each day because I tend to forget the fun little things that happen and sometimes I forget all together what we even did. I'm just not as good at remembering as I used to be, dang this pregnancy brain. Anyway, Wednesday was a fun day which I was very nervous about. My mom had a doctors appointment near my grandparents house so she dropped off Savannah and I so we could have another visit with them. Now why would this make me nervous you ask? Well my grandparents house has lots of things in it and is obviously no where near baby proof and if you haven't been able to tell, Savannah is very active and very curious. I've been very grateful for my family while I've been here because chasing Savannah around is quite exhausting for me but very good exercise. Anyhow, she did great at my grandparents and I was glad that they could see her being her true self. She explored all over the house and just had a fun time all around. Savannah is the first great grandchild on my dad's side so I'm glad that Savannah's been able to spend some time with her great grandparents.

On Thursday I got to have a pretty much Savannah free day. My mom had class in the morning and Mark stayed home from school for take your child to work day. Since he couldn't go to school with my mom we showed him what it's like being a stay at home mom. After my mom got back we left Savannah with Mark and went to get our hair done. My mom has been going to the same gal since I was in high school and she's fantastic. I just got a trim so nothing exciting but I totally love it and I loved not having to worry about Savannah. Mark even got her to go down for a nap while he was watching her. He just has a way with kids. Then later that afternoon my good friend Jenny came over with her youngest girl who's just 3 months younger then Savannah. It was so fun getting to see her and just catch up. Whenever we get to see eachother it feels as if no time has passed, I love it. We ended up going out to eat with another friend Jackie to the local Chinese restaurant that we used to always go to, and once again Mark watched Savannah for me. It was so fun reminiscing and having memories pop into my head as we drove around. It made me remember even more how much I loved growing up here and how much fun I had. Can you tell how much I LOVE Maryland?! I think its one of the best places EVER.

Day 6 and 7

So these past two days have been a bit quieter and we've done some of the same activities. I decided that with this post instead of giving you the play by play of yet another track meet and Savannah at the park I'd share some cute stuff Savannah did on Monday.
So when we came downstairs Monday morning I saw a car on the counter top in the kitchen, I figured it must have come from like a box of cereal or a kids meal or something. Anyway I decided to open it up and give it to Savannah to play with. I wasn't quite sure what she'd do with it because she's never played with a toy car before and I don't think she's ever seen another kid playing with one really so I watched with anticipation. She takes the car, examines it and then proceeds to get down on all four and starts pushing the car around on the kitchen floor. Too cute!
Later that afternoon we headed off to another of Mark's track meets and cheered him on. Whenever kids would run by Savannah would say "run run" to encourage them along. The cutest thing she did at the track meet though was when it was almost over. They had placed all the hurtles in a row at the end of the track and Savannah decided it was time to start practicing her hurtling skills. She started climbing through each one and once finished with one row would turn around and come back the other direction. Every one who walked past made the comment on how she was practicing already to do hurtles. I just thought it was so cute since both Jacob and Mark have done hurtles in track.
Then the cutest thing of all she did was that night at dinner. My mom took my brothers, Savannah, and I out to dinner. My dad was working super late so we went to the Cheesecake Factory, a place he doesn't really like. Anyway...we were sitting in a booth next to another family. We both had highchairs at the end of our tables so Savannah ended up sitting next to this super cute baby, he must have been around 8 months or so. Anyway if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory you know its a kind of a loud restaurant which worked out great for Savannah's plans. She was talking up a storm to this little boy, she kept shouting and laughing and just jabbering away at him. Of course the boy just stared at her but she was having a ball, then to top it all off she started playing peek-a-boo with him! She'd cover her eyes and say "peeeeeek-a-BOO!" over and over again. It was by far one of the cutest things I've ever seen her do. So there you have it, three cute things Savannah did yesterday and two pictures from playing outside at the park and watching Mark race.

Day 4 and Day 5

So on Saturday we went to the mall. My brother Mark is turning 16 on Sunday and my mom uncharacteristically waited until the last minute to get his birthday presents. So off we headed and along the way we decided to ride on the carousel. So as noted in my previous post Savannah isn't really a fan of riding on things so getting her to sit on a horse was not an option. Instead we rode together and watched the horses go up and down. It was pretty fun and and she did seem to enjoy it.

So on Sunday we of course woke up Mark with shouts of Happy Birthday and then it was off to church. I was a bit nervous to leave Savannah in nursery because she's developed a bit of separation anxiety and I didn't want her crying the whole time. I actually stayed with her for the first hour and for the second I left her be. I was told she is quite the wiggle worm. I guess they put all the toys away for there lesson and singing time, Savannah doesn't do this in her nursery yet. When I went to pick her up she didn't have red eyes so I'm guessing other then being a wiggle worm she did quite well. After we came home Mark opened his presents and then a bit later decided he wanted his super good cake my mom had made. We all quite enjoyed and there is plenty left to have more of. Now I just get to wait till dinner is ready so I can enjoy a yummy meal of steak and shrimp, I love being on the East Coast.

Day 3

So we really like the park, we've gone to one like almost every day. Savannah loves being able to run around and climb up and down the stairs. This park had some swings too so she had a blast playing on those. We tried to get her to sit on one of those rocking horse things and she wanted nothing to do with that. After playing at the park we headed back home and had a nap, yes I'm included in that nap time and it was wonderful. Then that night we had a fun surprise and had a visit from Sandi and Jared. Sandi is Jacob's youngest sister and she and her husband are moving to Philadelphia for the summer so they stayed the night at my parents. It was a fun surprise and I was super excited we got to see each other. We also got to talk to Jacob, we weren't sure if we'd get to talk to him or not because he was leaving to go Turkey hunting. He went Thursday and was unsuccessful in getting one and he was leaving Friday night to go on another hunting trip so were hoping he gets one this time.