Farewell September

September came and went in a blink of an eye. After Alexa's birthday the excitement seemed to calm down for a few days. Alexa was able to rejoin swim lessons after her chin healed up. She also participated in National Gymnastics day. I think she really enjoyed watching the older girls do their tricks. Justin stayed home with Addison that day. I was happy I could spend the afternoon focusing on just Alexa. We had a great time.

The last week of September was Alexa's last week before fall break. She had picture day and finished up her sight words. At the end of the week Alexa wanted to play with the boys. Their Moms usually let them run around outside after school to run of some energy. Alexa asked to play and they included her with no fuss. Some of the boys in her class are 6-8 inches taller than her. It's really cute to watch them all play.

The last weekend of the month was spent in Wichita, Kansas for Justin's cousin Ryan's wedding. We got to the airport early (as usual). The girls did great through security and getting ready to board the plane. On the plane Alexa colored, played on her Kindle and entertained her little sister. Addison on the other hand was he usual loud self. She enjoyed lifting and throwing down the arm rest. She liked throwing toys and making high pitch squeals. Once we arrived in Kansas we drove to our hotel and say Nana, Pepere, Jayson & Leah. The girls were both really glad to be able to run around for awhile.

The next morning we walked around the mall and went out for lunch. After lunch it was time to get ready for the wedding. Alexa was really sad once she saw her dress. She didn't realize that she wasn't going to be the flower girl. After a little convincing she got dressed and looked adorable. Addison was well rested so we thought she would be cooperative for the wedding. Once she realized she echoed in the church I knew we had to sit in the back. Alexa sat with Donna and David. Justin, Addison and I sat in the last row and took turns taking Addison out. She was not prepared to be in there for an hour. During the reception the girls enjoyed meeting and playing with their cousins and Grandparents. Grandma Schoolcraft gave Alexa her gross for Bethlehem. Alexa was super excited (so was Mommy).

After the reception we changed the girls and took them to the hotel where most of the family was staying. Alexa mostly played on her kindle but also enjoyed hanging out with Carter and the bigger cousins. She was so excited that Daddy also has a cousin Caitlin (Katelyn).  Addison was in a really good mood and decided to walk 8 steps to Grandpa Schoolcraft. This was a new distance record for her. She continued to do 6-8 steps all evening. We are still waiting for her to walk full time but I am sure she will get there soon.

Sunday morning we had our last meal with Nana, Pepere, Jayson and Leah before they had to drive to the airport. The rest of the day we spent with Justin's cousins. We swam with Kristen, Peter & Carter and walked to a sports bar for dinner. It was a great weekend! On Monday Justin had to work and do an interview from the hotel. I took the girls to the Wichita Zoo. We had so much fun at the petting zoo and watching the Giraffe's eat. On our flight home Alexa slept from take off until we got off the plane. Addison slept for most of the flight but had trouble because the flight attend kept the lights dim. We were all glad to be home. I am hoping to not fly with the kids for awhile. It's a lot of work and tough on us all. We are glad we went to Kansas, but there is no place like home. ;)