those shauldozas: Lots of traveling...

Sadie and I were able to take a long 3-week vacation to visit friends and family. We started out our journey in Austin, continuing to Oregon and then to Chicago. It was so fun for Sadie to meet all her aunts, uncles, cousins, and great-grandparents!

In Austin, Sadie loved spending so much time with Grandpa, Granny and cousin Madison. She also loved going on the hike and bike trail and eating so much good food (via Mommy). I was very very thankful to Grandpa, Granny, Aunt Amanda (Aunt Da as Josie and Garrett call her so I guess that is what we are going with), Uncle Matty B, Great Aunt Sharon and Great Uncle Clyde, Laura and Brian for all their help taking care of Sadie and letting me get some much-needed rest!! Lots of family from Houston made the journey to Austin to meet her (see all the pics below). Sadie was so happy to meet everyone, and I am so thankful for having such a wonderful family who came all that way just for a day! Granny and Aunt Da even babysat for a night so that I could go out on the town with friends!

In Oregon, Sadie met her Great Grandma and Great Granddad as well as Great Aunt Vicki and Great Uncle Dennis. The trip was bittersweet as we attended my cousin's funeral. Grandpa Joe and Uncle Matt were also there, so it was fun getting lots of family time and enjoying some fresh air!

In Chicago, we celebrated Garrett's 2nd birthday as well as Grandpa's 65th birthday. Some major milestones for the boys! They both had camo parties with amazing food. Sadie loved meeting Aunt Katie, Josie and Garrett for the first time as well as seeing Grandpa, Granny, Uncle Matt, Aunt Da, Uncle Matty B and Madison again! Aunt Katie and Uncle Matt's house looked amazing after the major renovation of the basement (and everyone got their own rooms!)