Our trip started at the airport. I wasn't sure how things were going to go, because it was the first time Lucy had ever been on a plane. She actually did better than I expected. I thought she would fuss about having to stay in her seat, but she didn't even try to get down. I wouldn't want to tempt her by taking her on a longer flight though.
Once in Idaho, Lucy reveled in the attention she received from her aunts and uncles. We were the first to arrive, so she got to enjoy being the only baby in the house for a couple of days.
I was glad Lucy got to explore the yard a little. She recently discovered that grass isn't her enemy, so she seemed to enjoy the freedom of going wherever she wanted.
Then it was wedding time. The colors were navy blue and coral pink. I could only find one dress that matched, so I bought it. I also crocheted a headband to go with it, and luckily Lucy didn't yank it off her head. I'm grateful that I don't have to spend a lot of time on Lucy's hair yet, but there are very few options when it comes to these kinds of events that I sometimes wish her hair would grow a little faster.
I somehow missed getting any shots of the happy couple, but I got snippets here and there of everyone else.
They took at least one picture of all the nieces and nephews with the newlyweds and Lucy was practically the only baby that refused to be in it. (Sigh.) Rather than having them take a picture of a squirming, screaming little girl among all the little smiling faces, I thought it best to not have her in the shot at all. On the side, I did manage to get some cute little moments here and there.
We had a luncheon with Stephen's in-laws, and then later was the reception, which was held outside. Unfortunately, the wind had picked up so much that the good weather that we had that morning disappeared, and we were left with a bitter cold wind storm. Nevertheless, there was a pretty good turnout despite the harsh weather.
After all the celebrations, we spent some time with the family before everyone started their own long trips back home.
I know it kind of looks like Lucy sucking her thumb, but it is actually her cousin Cassidi.
Then there was just us. David had a conference to go to for work, so rather than head home to stay by myself for a week, I chose to stay with the fam. During that time, Lucy got to hang out with Everett, a cousin she had not met yet. I think he had a hard time with her messing up his neat car arrangements, though.
During that time, I decided to update the birthday plaque I had made for Mom by adding the new addition to the family. I'm really pleased with how the plaque turned out. Definitely quite the project.
Most of the time was spent relaxing. I kind of took advantage of the pampering and not having to watch Lucy all the time. That doesn't mean she didn't get into things, especially the kitchen cupboards which seemed to be her go-to.
For the most part, Lucy was content and I got to hang out with the family.
Soon it was time to head back. My parents were already driving to California to see my niece's baptism, so I just tagged along for the ride. Lucy was kind of cranky for the first half of the drive.
Once we made a rest stop, she seemed to calm down quite a bit.
Then the rest of drive was spent doing this, for four hours straight.
Overall, it was a really fun trip, but I was glad to be home. Even so, I look forward to the next visit.
