WE MADE IT!!

I just wanted to say thank you to all the advice and comments that were made in regards to my traveling concerns. Rebekah did sooo good during the flight. She slept pretty much the whole time and didn't even cry. We did end up taking our car seat with us because logistically we couldn't make it work without. We checked at the gate. We did get a few scratches on it but it was still intact. I'm thinking maybe I'll bubble wrap it for the trip home. :)
We also had a wonderful friend who conveniently had the same flight as us and helped us carry our bags and little girl through the airport. It made it soooo much easier!! THANKS MARIA!!!

Now we only hope that things go as well when we go home!

If we don't get to blog again before Christmas, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! 

White Dresses

Sunday our little girl was blessed. I think I've always overlooked this ordinance but as I arrived at church and sat down I found myself emotional. It really was a special day to have her surrounded by family and friends and be given a name and a blessing. As I dressed her that morning in her white dress, I thought to myself, " I hope this is the first a few special white dresses she'll be wearing." This is just the beginning of her life and it was nice to have a blessing that was given to bless her as she embarks in this scary, exciting, and joy-filled journey known as life.

need your experience

Okay, on a completely unrelated note, we'll be traveling (flying) during Christmas break visiting family, do any of you seasoned parents have any advice, tips that you've learned from experience? Things to bring/not to bring, etc. I realize that people have learned a lot by experience and instead of me learning everything the hard way, I'm hoping to gain some wisdom from you.

We love you all!!