1200 miles and a day in FL

We took a quick trip down to Florida this past weekend to my brother's house.  Well the time spent OUT of a car was quick, the drive was not.   We spent 20 hours in the car and a day in Tampa.  Even with the LONG drive, it was great to have at least one day to see family and some friends. 

We got in about 12:30 am on Saturday morning and after a quick hello hit the hay.  A few hours later we were up and greeted by smiling faces.  Our nephews had been patiently waiting for us to get up... since 6:30 am!..... Let's be real here, they were really waiting for Uncle Kenny to get up and play.  Preggo Aunt Courtney isn't much fun anymore! :-)

After some breakfast we headed off to the boys t-ball game.  They were super excited/nervous to have us there watching.  Both of them did great! After 3 innings and no score keeping the game was done.  (The boys team won for real!)  We eventually made it home for some lunch and packing.  Kenny and I felt like it was Christmas with all the loot we scored! Baby Tripp is definitely one blessed baby.  :-)

Later that afternoon, some of our friends arrived for a cookout.  My brother and sister-in-law were kind enough to host everyone. It was so good to see some of my girlfriends.  Being 10 hours away makes it difficult to see each other often.  These girls are such good friends, we always pick up right where we left off from. 

One major bonus of Gretch and Jason coming to visit was that Kenny and I got to meet little Addison! She is so incredibly precious and it was fun to hold a little one and think that our little guy will be here in a few short weeks. 

Here are some pictures from the night!

Gretchen and Baby Addison!!

Betsy and Me

Gretchen, Me, Addison, and Betsy!

Sweet Arden. 

One of the few moments I got to hold her, and that was only because there was cake sitting in front of me! Ha!

Unfortunately, it was not enough time with my brother and his family.  I always wish we lived closer, or had more vacation time to see them.  Thankfully we will all be reunited in a month for my little brothers graduation from ASU!

Our drive back home seemed longer than the drive down, but we made great time and got home safely.  This drive was my first experience with swollen feet!  About 6 hours into the drive I propped my feet up and discovered distinctive markings on my feet from my sandals AND fat little toes.  Even with them elevated the swelling didn't go down until we were home and I was able to walk around some. 

Kenny would vouch that my feet are not the "most attractive" thing about me, and I just don't like feet in general.  I think they are gross.  So swollen feet are super ugly to me! I was so glad to see the swelling disappear.  I guess I should get used to it, being that it is a part of pregnancy! Cankles here I come!! :-)


I will post some more pictures from the weekend as soon as I get a new cord for our camera!