We're back!

We arrived home late last night, around 8pm and all we both could say at the end was that Mags was a CHAMP. Our 6:45am flight went well, though we had some crazy turbulence going through the clouds as we descended into Dallas. We actually were so bumpy at one point, we all flew out of our seats...one of those times that you understand why to stay buckled! If I hadn't been holding Mags' head at that moment, she would have hit the window. Changing planes was fine, we feed her right before we boarded. BUT, then we ended up having too much fuel on board, something the pilot said was quite rare. Our plane was ultimately headed to London after stopping in Chicago, but somehow the fuel guy got mixed up and fueled us for an overseas trip. We stayed at the gate, on the plane for 3 1/2 hours! We were allowed to get off, though, which was good, but we actually didn't up getting off ourselves. All the seats had TVs, and Aron and I watched "Stranger Than Fiction," talked, and played with Mags while we waited. I'm telling you, if Mags is like this every time, I'll fly with her forever. She had a few moments of fussiness as she was attempting to fall asleep on both flights, but never got hysterical. The stewardess even commented that she forgot there was a baby on the plane. How good is God, seriously? :) After a long and refreshing 2 weeks (though probably more refreshing for me: Aron still had to work), we are happy to be home, back in our own place. We vegged out today, walking to Starbucks with Mags in the jogger and getting rained on a bit on the way home. The flowers are starting to bloom here and the grass is greener. We look forward to starting to spend more time outdoors. There are A TON of pictures here...enjoy!

Linds took this shot of Mags; it was her idea to put the skirt on M's head. So funny! I love it.

Hanging out with Momma.

Thad's daughter, Gracelyn, holding Mags. She was THRILLED to meet Mags and brought her several toys each time she visited.

J, A, and Thad being silly with Gracelyn. I think Aron "took" her nose here.

My good friend Dawnielle brought her son Asher over for a playdate and M loved his toy. Asher was born one week after Mags, so it was fun to watch them together. We put them under the toy and Mags kept grasping his hand. :)

My friend Sarah came over for a playdate one afternoon last week and brought her kiddos--Gabe was born a few days after M, and Ivy is a little over 2 years old. Both are so adorable and Ivy is such a joyful, obedient girl...they are doing such a good job with her! I loved watching Sarah interact with Ivy.

Mema and Mags...napping after some fun playtime.

Pops and Mags--so fun to watch them interact, too!

Jason and Lindsey hanging out with Mags.

When driving up north and back, we stopped frequently to feed Mags and give her wake time. Here she is, gumming her thumb, and enjoying the time out of her carseat.

Even though my hair is blowing wildly, I do love this shot.

Aron is elated to introduce Mags to the beach!

Laurie, Shan, and I outside the Hollister house. La and her family visited us for a day and night while up in NorCal and S&S drove out from Reno.

Auntie Shannon early in the morning with M...she'll kill me for putting up this shot (though I love it). :)

Uncle Steve with Mags (cute, new dress thanks to Auntie Shannon). One of my favorite things about our trip was watching his interaction with M.

Ayla and Donovan, our niece and nephew, enjoyed meeting Mags for the first time. It was her first visit with cousins!

Uncle Jim and Aunt Cari (Aron's sister) meet Mags for the first time on our NorCal visit.

Sweet girl! Linds took this shot on a day that we spent together.

Cayla and Mags--we got to visit several times.

Jason and Mags--we had several visits together and enjoyed every minute. J loved to be the doting honoary uncle.

Tuckered out after a day at the beach and driving up and down the coast.