We were also able to travel by plane (thanks Grandpa!) and Anna was beyond excited in the days before the trip. She kept asking each day, "we go to the airport? to go on a plane? to go to Michigan?". She did very well with the flight, absolutely no tears, just lots and lots of talking. Taxiing was a confusing experience for her, as we apparently were leaving from the furthest runway from the airport, and she kept asking, "are we flying?!". She also didn't sleep, if you were wondering. Which put her bedtime on Friday at around 11pm and about the same time again on Monday night. AK kept up as well as you can expect a two year old lacking sleep in a new place.
I'll let my phone photos tell the rest of our story (who has room in their carry on for a big camera?), as the moments captured are quite all over the place. We by no means captured everything we would have liked to, but we hope to visit again soon! We are so very grateful we were able to go see family and spend time together!
The best photo I could get of Anna's super excited "oh my gosh I'm on a plane" face. Since this trip, this has become "her" plane. Glad to know I'll be taken care of someday when she makes it big and has a plane.
Anna Kate on the penny pony at Meijers. It has been around since Nana was a little girl!
Eating veggie straws and watching Nascar with Grandpa. I feel like they both compromised here- next time it will be popcorn and Daniel Tiger!
Since Anna is obviously a big fan of animals and the zoo, we took the opportunity Monday to go visit the zoo in Grand Rapids. It sure was nice to not have to drive forever to get to one! Here Daddy and Nana are helping AK get a good view of the penguin feeding!
Kindred spirits.
The petting zoo was obviously a hit, although AK had hit meltdown city at this point- the goats revived her by allowing a good brushing.
Taking in some light reading on the way home. Safety first!
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