We took an overnight train to Tampa for Memorial Day weekend to visit Tommy’s grandmother. The train was more comfortable and cheaper than flying with our whole family down south, and we didn’t actually lose much time since we slept on the train in our “roomette.” My advice to anyone planning such a trip: Bring lots of snacks because train food sucks, and iPad required for child happiness.

Kaya has been trying to get Max to let her saddle up for the last 4 years. Alas, she has finally moved on to a dog who is a bit slower at running away.

Our photography skills grow with each baby. Look at this little pumpkin! (Photo now way out of date – taken when Maggie was maybe 6 days old)

We are! Or at least, we did! Highlights included: Seeing Kaya’s teacher Alicia and her family, the no-hands donut game (Laney was a champ), the treasure hunt, and meeting up with Kaya’s friend Zoe. Lowlights include Laney face planting when Kaya suggested they jump out together from the moving stroller. 4 days later and her nose is almost healed – wish I had her super healing powers. Although she should probably keep them if she’s going to keep jumping out of strollers.

We are back at home and took in our first Durham Bulls game of the season yesterday – they lost by a bunch, but it was still lots of fun. Although Wool E. Bull was there as always, the Tampa Bay Rays mascot Raymond (who is quite the dancer) also made an appearance in section 201.

The 6 week smile is the best – makes all those sleepless nights somewhat more tolerable.

Just as Maggie hit her one month birthday a few weeks ago, she came down with her first cold. She was quite stuffed up and incredibly cranky – and I had two days to take a one month picture before we left for California. Unfortunately, she had no desire for a photoshoot and despite two straight days of trying, she refused to look even reasonably content for a picture. So, I present to you – her one month picture. Luckily I have screaming pictures of Kaya and Laney at one month as well, so it won’t mess up my ultimate 3 x 12 picture framing plan. She is feeling better now!

Tummy time is so much better with a friend.

We took the girls to a Paw Patrol Trampoline Bounce this past weekend where Chase and Marshall bounced alongside a hundred or so children aged 1-5. It was pretty much mayhem, but the kids had a blast, followed by story time with the characters.