Just as I was itchin' to get out of Arizona and my sister in law, from Oregon, text me about meeting up with them in California for Spring Break--I immediately text Marcus about getting a day off work so we could make it a long weekend!
We had the best time, soaking in the breezy ocean weather and loving all the coastal vegetation. It was the first time any of them had met Simon and he loved all the attention he got from his Oregon cousins!
They're moving to California at the end of the Summer and so we can't wait for many more meet ups!
I loved the colors in this painting so much. Wouldn't it be so cool to have the money to commission beautiful pieces like this of your family?!
Simon got a little tired and just kept laying down in the middle of the museum...super clean, I'm sure. His Squad Goals Tee is from @SayKids, Bloomers from BillieBlooms, Moccs from Little Pine Outfitters and Suspenders from TrendyTies
"Uncle Jason" (my brother) taking art very seriously...
Simon's first road trip in his big boy Orbitbaby Toddler Carseat and he did great! I was worried he wouldn't sleep as well since it's more upright, but he quickly put that to rest...
Our second night in Nashville we stayed in another airBNB. The room was nothing special, although it was cozy and clean and the bed was insanely comfy, but the cool part was this sunroom that was super warm and toasty even though it was crisp outside. It definitely made me add this to my dream house features list!
We had a delicious breakfast at The Red Bicycle on our way out of town and then made our way to Burgess Falls, which is about half way between Nashville and Knoxville. It was a stunning little hike along a gorgeous river with lots of mini-falls before you get to the big one at the end. The colors we amazing and all the people (most decked out in Tennessee Orange) were so friendly! It was a great way to break up the drive and get a little exercise. It was a simple hike, but we were very glad we had the ergobaby carrier to help us along! We also loved seeing the little towns you have to drive through to get to the trailhead. We couldn't help but imagine what it was like to live in each one. They all looked so charming!
A typical scene, every few miles in TN. It was so dreamy!
Camouflage
The exact moment we realized Simon was waving for the first time :) It was as awesome as Marcus' face, ha!
This weekend we celebrated our five year anniversary by taking a trip up north. We love a good themed anniversary and year five is "wood"--wood based gifts and a trip to the woods!
It was our second road trip this month and we've been so lucky with how well Simon has been doing with them--maybe he knows that along with a long drive comes cooler weather and lots of time outdoors, his very favorite place to be! People are meant to spend time outdoors, having a baby has helped me realize this more and more. Being in Mesa during the summer makes me sort of depressed because it's dangerously hot outside (hence the reason we're heading on our third road trip this month tomorrow)! I love seeing this beautiful world through Simon's eyes.
One of his favorite things, (besides nursing ;)) has always been watching the leaves rustle in the in wind. An aspen forest is pretty much ideal for such things! He also couldn't stop giggling at Poppy as she dug her heart out. It was such a beautiful escape and we can't wait to go back up to Flagstaff in the Fall to see the leaves change.
Marcus made me this pretty little video of our afternoon. I'll treasure it always.
song//Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes
We absolutely love our ergobaby performance carrier, it certainly helps us get outside and go on more adventures! It's made out of a sportier mesh fabric that keeps you cooler and dryer for outdoor activities. And when you have a 22 pound 7 month old, you need all the help you can get carrying him around! I let my sister borrow our carrier this week to see if she liked it. She has a bitzy little baby girl and so she used the infant insert. She's sold and can't wait to order one for herself. This little miracle has easily made it's way to our favorite things list! I wish I were Oprah and could give you each one! Haha
I loved my friend, Dani's tip on how to stay even cooler while baby wearing this summer--an ice-pack in the zipper pocket! Genius! Here are some more tips on staying cool while baby wearing in the summer.
on me: striped top//swell (similar here, here and here), initial necklace//barberry&lace (here), buffalo check flannel//jcrew (similar here), grey skinnies//forever21 (here and similar here), mocs//minnetonka (here) on marcus: linen button up//old navy (here), jeans//american eagle, boots//cole haan (here), watch//skagen (here) on simon: striped onesie//american apparel (here), paci clip//madeline's box (here), natural rubber paci//natursutten (here), performance carrier//c.o. ergobaby (here), mat//c.o. let's playground, red union suit//c.o. goatmilknyc (here)
Grabbed dinner to go in Flagstaff and picnicked in the park on our way out of town!
We stayed the night in Pine and had breakfast at the historic Randall House before heading back to Mesa. I couldn't even deal with how cute Simon was in his red long-johns!
What's been your favorite adventure this summer?
Any traveling with baby tips?
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