Oklahoma

Okay, I'm finally getting time to write about our trip to Oklahoma. It was great to be back "home" and get to spend extra time with family and friends. It's always amazing to me how much some things can change, while others stay the same, no matter how long you're away. We flew up on the Friday before Memorial Day (Russell's Friday off - lucky for us!). Drew did great with the flying and loved walking around the airport and looking out the windows. He sure kept us on our toes, but thankfully he got some of his energy out before we had to sit and be still on the plane. He wrote on his magnadoodle, read some books, ate some snacks, looked out the plane window, and cuddled with Mommy.

Looking out the windows at the airport

We were able to just relax for most of the weekend (and of course eat at Taco Bueno and go shopping at Kohl's!!) Drew enjoyed his time playing with toys, playing ball with Gramps, reading with Aunt Becca, and just settling in to his new environment.

Cuddling with Daddy (isn't this the cutest picture!!!)

Peaches in the hair (how lovely!! - we got to wash our hair almost every night)
Playing with Gramps

Drew and Aunt Becca (at the airport)

The most momentous occasion of this trip was Drew's first attempt at eating with a fork. We were having Macaroni and Cheese (one of my favorites - and his too) and I decided to see how he'd do with it in a bowl with his new fork (it has rounded tines) instead of on the tray with his fingers. He did surprisingly well for a first attempt, we'll keep working on it!!

Drew loved reading his books, as usual, and really liked rolling away from me when I was trying to change his diaper or get him dressed. We were using my sister's bed as our staging area and he thought it was super funny to roll away (to the middle) and then sit and smile (often while not wearing a diaper - luckily there were no accidents!)
One of my favorite parts of the trip was getting to visit with my best friend Kim (we've been friends since we were 4 - or maybe 5) and getting to meet her daughter Evelyn (she's exactly 8 months younger than Drew). She and her family are in the process of moving to Malibu so that her husband can begin teaching at Pepperdine. Her parents still live in Tulsa, so I went over there one evening for dinner and then the next day Kim came and picked me and Drew up and we went to a nearby park with the kids. Evelyn and Drew hit it off right away and Kim and I were able to visit a little bit (although it's much more difficult when you're wrangling your kids!!) Even though we don't get to see each other that much, we always seem to be able to pick up right where we left and share what's in our hearts and minds. It's so comforting to have a friend like that!!! I love you, Kim!

Me, Drew, Kim and Evelyn

Overall, it was a great week!! Can't wait until we can do it again!!