Baby Showers, Trains, and lots of miles in the Mothership...

Wow, another weekend and travelling. This weekend we were off to Sacramento for a baby shower for my friend, Mary and her hubs Karel who are expecting their little bouncing bundle in August. One funny thing was that we were using the GPS (even though I know quicker routes then it, and Mark says that the GPS does NOT lie). Mark was driving and check out what his top speed was???

The shower was on Saturday and we checked into a Residence Inn with early check in around 11am. The shower was very nice, and how much fun is it to see all those little tiny pink footy type outfits. Mark took the kids to the pool for a swim and I met up with them after the shower. Then at 6:30 we were off to Mary's house for a fantastic bar-b-que. I think that Ryleigh was having fun entertaining everyone as she fought with her brother, showed off her balance, and just sparkled in her cute little dress. Austin was very entertained by Karel stating "I've loved you forever!" He told Mary when we were leaving (as he tapped her belly) "I hope that baby girl comes out soon for you". It was very nice to see Mary and Karel and all of their family.

Back at the hotel we did a little bed jumping and snuggling, then it was off to bed.


This morning we got up, went for another little swim, baths, then off to the Sacramento Train Museum, then we drove home, also stopped at Casa de Fruita for a miniature train ride. I then won tickets from the train conductor for the family for knowing the difference between a carousel and a merry go round.

I think that so many hours in the car for the kids was tough this week, though. Ryleigh chattered NON-stop (and when I mean non-stop, I mean it) for at least 100 miles. She was cracking us up with what she was saying. Austin just watched Finding Nemo on DVD and tuned her out. Too bad she doesn't watch TV, at least a little bit!!!