We spent Thanksgiving this year in San
Diego with family. Gorgeous city and weather, except for one day that it rained and was chilly, but the only one that really minded that was Zoe, since she wasn't able to play for very long outside. Zoe traveled well - Southwest airlines is really great when traveling with family during the holidays because there are so many other kids to drown out your own child's voiced complaints, as well as not charging for bags (though this time Grandma and Grandpa brought along the pack and play). The flight back was fun for all - a bit of number 1 on Kyle, some throw-up on Mo, and a little girl who was quite happy to use her newly learned word - 'No.' However, on both flights we were able to get three seats to ourselves (another perk of 'choose-your-own-seating' on Southwest - very few people would willingly dare sit next to two people with a toddler). Zoe was entertained by new finger puppets and a box of cheap
band aids, first taking them out and putting them back in the box over and over, and then the wonders of brightly colored 'stickers.' After both flights she fell asleep once we got in the car leaving the airport. Ah well. Considering how many flights she's been on, we've been really lucky. Overall we consider her travels this past Thanksgiving as pretty good - we know it could have been worse.
Thanks to Martha, the house was relatively toddler proofed, provided bedroom and bathroom doors were shut. We had Thanksgiving on Friday, as Matt was working on Thursday. This worked out fine for all involved. Zoe was even able to join us at the table thanks to a borrowed travel booster seat from Aiden.
One day Kyle, Mo, Matt and Martha were able to go out brewery-hopping thanks to Grandma and Grandpa watching Zoe. We were also able to hit the zoo again (you may remember that
in February Zoe slept through most of it). Zoe fell in love with a polar bear up close and personal and perfected many of her animal noises.
And of course, the obligatory visit to the beach. Shucks, I
have to visit the beach?
Again? Well, if I must.... At first the waves freaked Zoe out, but eventually she just started running at them full throttle, despite the really cold temps. She also enjoyed playing in the sand with Grandma. Upon return to the car Zoe received a full outfit change. Yippee wet sand!
We are thankful to have been able to spend Thanksgiving in such a great location and with family.
'Twas the day before Christmas, and Zoe tries to mail herself to
Christmas morning: Zoe receives books, toys,
Zoe helps out Mom and Dad in the kitchen
Christmas brunch with friends. 
The guys show off their Decem-beards
And we end the day ends with some time at the park.
We spent Thanksgiving this year in San Diego with family. Gorgeous city and weather, except for one day that it rained and was chilly, but the only one that really minded that was Zoe, since she wasn't able to play for very long outside. Zoe traveled well - Southwest airlines is really great when traveling with family during the holidays because there are so many other kids to drown out your own child's voiced complaints, as well as not charging for bags (though this time Grandma and Grandpa brought along the pack and play). The flight back was fun for all - a bit of number 1 on Kyle, some throw-up on Mo, and a little girl who was quite happy to use her newly learned word - 'No.' However, on both flights we were able to get three seats to ourselves (another perk of 'choose-your-own-seating' on Southwest - very few people would willingly dare sit next to two people with a toddler). Zoe was entertained by new finger puppets and a box of cheap band aids, first taking them out and putting them back in the box over and over, and then the wonders of brightly colored 'stickers.' After both flights she fell asleep once we got in the car leaving the airport. Ah well. Considering how many flights she's been on, we've been really lucky. Overall we consider her travels this past Thanksgiving as pretty good - we know it could have been worse.
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