Thirty One Weeks Old

On Thursday, my mom drove to Charlotte to pick up Hayden for the weekend. I'm not sure when we decided that the first time I left Hayden for the night, we should jump right into 4 nights...but that's what we did! And while I missed my little guy SO MUCH, I found that I didn't worry about him for a single second. I already knew that I am beyond lucky to have my parents so close that they get to spend so much time with H. But it all was brought even more to the light since my mom knows his routine, she can read his needs and he absolutely adores her....we are INCREDIBLY lucky to have her!

So off Hayden went to spend the weekend in Greensboro with GiGi and Pop. What's a mom to do?! My flight for Tampa was leaving early the next morning so I took advantage of a night on my own (Tyler was already on his way to the race) and strolled through the mall then caught a movie and dinner with Erica. It was lovely. :)

Friday morning I was off to Florida. After realizing how nice it is to fly with my frequent flyer hubby (upgrades and zone 1) and my little guy (early boarding), I sadly boarded in Zone 5 (I didn't even know the zones went that high!!!) and checked my bag at the gate because there was no room for it on the plane. BUT I MADE IT TO TAMPA! And while I missed both of my guys and our sweet pup, I enjoyed every minute of a weekend away with my best girlfriends. We stayed out late, slept in every morning and drank wine at every meal. The weather was beautiful and the company was fabulous. It was a wonderful vacation! :)

This is my favorite picture from GiGi and Pop's house...I'm pretty sure he is mid scream!

And here is our little guy sitting up and playing in the tub.

After the serious amount of snuggles and hugs H was smothered with on Monday, we made an attempt at some pictures to celebrate his 7th month. He was SO good to me...I just love what we came away with. :)

We enjoyed having Tyler home ALL WEEK and spent as much time as possible outside and on the deck. It is such a beautiful time of year so we are soaking up this perfectly crisp fall air!