This kid must have his mama's traveling gene. He did great! All he needed was someone to sit with him in the back seat and a couple of toys (along with the occasional feeding and changing, of course) and he was happy. He absolutely loved the attention he received when he got to Grandpa Bob and Grandma Terry's house. The kids rarely left his side - especially Sarah. She quickly got brave and learned how to make bottles and change diapers. Next thing we knew, she was carrying him around everywhere, changing him and feeding him when needed. It was a huge help to us!
The week was very easy-going and relaxing, unlike our past, fast-paced, fun-filled visits. We got to Mom and Dad's in decent time, only stopping once in awhile for short breaks and gas. We crashed early that night since we hadn't slept much the night before and then drove all day. The next day we celebrated Philip's eighth birthday and just relaxed and let everyone enjoy getting to know Robby. Monday, Mom offered to watch Robby while Matt and I went out to do a little clothes shopping. Tuesday, Dad and the 
kids took the day off to celebrate my birthday, since Matt forgot my birthday was actually on Wednesday and told them Tuesday. We all went to The Wizard's Chest - a fun toy and game store we always go to when we visit. We didn't find anything worth purchasing, I forgot formula and a bottle for Robby, and a huge storm blew in while we were walking to the grocery store to buy formula and bottles. It just wasn't a great venture out, but Mom was nice enough to make me a cake and I was sang to (much to my dismay) three or four times. Wednesday, Matt, Robby, and I went birthday shopping. I ended up with a new coat, some new kitchen gear, and a lunch at my favorite Colorado restaurant, Chipotle. Thursday, we 
did a little shopping and then took the two younger boys (James and Philip) to dinner and a movie. Friday, Dad and the kids took the day off again. That morning, we left Robby with the two older kids (they did wonderfully!) and Mom, Dad, Matt and I went to coffee. Then we went to the Forney Museum of Transportation. It was full of old trains, cars, and planes and was really interesting to walk through. Then we took the two older kids (Nate and Sarah) to a nickle arcade. What a blast! When we got home, we started packing and preparing for our trip home, but made time to play a couple games of Sequence and watch a movie. Saturday, we got up early, packed the car, said a tearful good-bye to the family and made our way home.
So, it was a great visit as usual. We really are thankful for our Colorado family and miss them terribly. I really got to know my in-laws and they adored Robby and kept threatening to take him (not really). Unfortunately, a lot of us got sick mid-week and Robby was teething off and on, but it was completely worth it.I didn't take a whole lot of photos (most of them are from the museum), but you can view what a took here.
