Weekend Getaway!

I survived. It wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated but I made it through my first weekend away from Allison. Charles and I finally got to take our anniversary trip that we had to postpone due to Allison getting sick. We had so much fun just 'catching up' and spending some quality time together.  Allison got to spend lots of quality time with her grammy (my mom) and I hear she was a perfect little angel. Um...Duh She's my kid! ;)

Saturday night after Charles got off of work, we headed to Austin to the Intercontinental Hotel. It was pretty swanky, not worth the $300/night price tag in my opinion but thankfully we got it for FREE and it ended up being quite lovely. The Intercontinental hotel is located in the heart of Austin on Congress street, steps away from the Capitol. As you can imagine fancy restaurants on every corner and well, we ended up at a pizzeria. So us.

We did a little bit of window shopping the next morning during our hunt for coffee and came across this precious little red car. I'm pretty sure if Allison were old enough to actually use it Charles would have bought it for her. She's so spoiled.

We had breakfast at the Magnolia Cafe before heading to Canyon Lake. I can't forget to mention the Migas Charles had at breakfast...he loves migas and quite liked theirs. If you're ever in the mood for breakfast and end up in downtown Austin, I highly recommend the Magnolia Cafe.

As we headed out of Austin we made a few pit stops on the way to Canyon Lake, obviously we had to stop at Super Target and Cabela's. We even got to see "Winnie-The-Pooh". We are so easily entertained, we may go back  to take Allison to see the animals.

We also couldn't leave without getting Allison this adorable little Chocolate Lab. Isn't he cute? Want to know what makes him even cuter? He doesn't pee on my floors!

I tried really hard to get Charles to buy me an Uncle Si action figure. Apparently I'm not a child and don't need awesome toys anymore.

Our forth or fifth pit stop of the day, I lost count by this point, was to Wimberly. Such a cute little town with shops and yummy frozen yogurt.

And now the highlight of the trip.... The Tiny Texas House! Isn't it adorable! I'm so glad I returned the hammock I bought Charles for our anniversary once I found this little gem. I highly HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet getaway. They are called The Homestead Cottages! Super cozy and quaint and the perfect little hideout from our busy lives. 

I would call our first weekend away from Allison a success on both venue, company and the fact I didn't cry. Score.

Wisconsin & Chicago Vaca.

Let me start off by saying, Allison is an absolute trooper. Despite being the recipient of none other than a lovely ear infection, 103 degree fever and  a cold hours before we took our first family vacation and plane ride to Wisconsin, she did ahhmazing. Seriously, I know adults who whine more than she did.  Thankfully, I cried more than she did on and off  the plane and we all made it through the week. Barely. The week was full of wedding festivities which kicked off with Allison and I holed up in the hotel trying to break her fever while Charles, Christopher & Kara went and met Rachel's brothers.

The non-rehearsal, rehearsal dinner at Rachel's aunts house was next on the schedule. Delicious brats and a fever free babe for even a couple of hours was the perfect ending to an other wise sick baby filled day. Thank God for Motrin. We even got this gem of a picture...isn't she just so beautiful. I'm in love with her little jeans.

Saturday was the wedding, Don't we look so fancy...this is probably the first time that I have actually dressed up since Allison was born. I have to admit, it was nice to feel pretty for once. I normally don't give two flying farts about how I look, but every once in a while it's fun. Isn't Josh's face priceless? So excited we got to see the 'first-look'. Rachel looked absolutely beautiful. We are excited to welcome her to the family. I just realized we don't have any pictures of Allison from the wedding?! I guess I should find Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Joe and see if they have any they can send me. Way ta go mom, geez. She looked beautiful as always though. Promise. 

Another fun part of our trip was that Allison got to meet her great Grandma & Grandpa B for the first time. I think she kinda likes them ;). Since she was sick, she didn't get to spend too much time with them but I know they enjoyed the little time together that they had.

The last leg of our trip was to Chicago where we spent two full days vacationing...literally doing nothing. It was fantastic.

Allison thinks she's hot stuff. Can't blame her for thinking that. I mean look at her. Yes I realize I will seriously regret the head inflation when she's in her teens, but for now...she's a perfect little princess.

At Millennium Park in Chicago.  A big giant mirror, bean.  Her day was made.

Daddy & Allie during our lunch break. Those smiles make my heart melt.

Learning to give kisses at Bubba Gumps on Navy Pier. The food was less than mediocre but the company was superb.

All-in-All, the trip was decent. Not as relaxing or enjoyable as it could have been but despite all of the illness, grumpiness, and stress we had a pretty good time. Also, I don't understand why people think it's such a hassle to travel with a baby. Sure it's more difficult than just taking care of yourself but it definitely isn't as bad as what people make it out to be. The trick...pack only carry on's, and buy diapers, wipes, food & formula there.