Baby Zanetti: Ten Days in Illinois/Wisconsin

Last year when Tom mentioned his desire to attend a 5-day bachelor party in Tahoe (yes, FIVE days. Men apparently don't just hit a few bars anymore!), I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to introduce Baby Zanetti to our friends/family in the Midwest. Good thing Grandma & Grandpa L were willing to have us!

Tom dropped us off at the airport on Thursday morning. I was a bit nervous about going through security alone but everyone was very patient and kind. Boarding the plane was another story! Everyone looked down at their laps when they saw us boarding... I ended up snagging an aisle seat and the woman near the window did not seem too pleased! Fed Cole while we were going up... Fed Cole while we were going down... Not a peep! The woman near the window ended up praising me on my "remarkable child" and how I must be doing a "fine job as a mother." Ha! Little does she know...

On our way up to Wisconsin on Friday morning, we stopped at my friend Shaina's house in Waunakee. Her daughter is 15 months old and absolutely adorable! When Cole started crying, Aurelia handed me a pink plastic box. I opened it for her and it was a doctor's kit! She picked up the plastic band-aid cuff and took it over to Cole... So sweet that she thought he was hurt and wanted to help! We couldn't stay long, but Shaina, Nate and Aurelia will be visiting San Diego in two weeks and we can't wait to show them around!

Next stop, my cousin's farm house. Cole got to meet his cousins Jada, Aliya and Moses. It was my first time meeting Aliya too! All three are SO cute and I'm so happy I got to see them and their beautiful home.

On Saturday, Uncle Tim and Aunt Jackie hosted a party at their house so everyone could meet Cole. It was so sweet of them to think of us and open their home to all the Lundquist aunts, uncles and cousins. I was thrilled Corinna, Adrianna, Lorelai and Virginia were there so I could finally meet them- Sarah and Johan's little one decided to come AFTER the party, but I forgive her. Can't wait to meet little Isabella Jo during our next trip to Wisconsin!

On the way back to Illinois we stopped at Aunt Karen's house!

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were filled with visits with Grandma Joan, Grandma Jeanne, the McGinn crew (except Gavin and Kare because they were in Florida for Spring Break), and the entire Nelson family.