Maryland

The first weekend of August we thought we were going to Maryland to find a place we would call home. Brandon got a great job offer given to him that he would have to be out there by the 25 of August. So we had about 2 weeks to figure out everything to get us out there. I had family shoots and 2 weddings between that time so I was very busy and so we only had really one day to fly out there and look at homes. We left Friday at about 5 PM and got into Maryland at about 10 PM. And by the time we got to the hotel and all ready for bed it was midnight. We had appointments starting early that next morning and not to mention they are 2 hours ahead of us so we knew that we wouldn't have much sleep and we just hoped for the best with the kids. That morning we were on our way looking at homes. The area is just beautiful with all the green lush hills. We fell in love with the area. When we got to the first home I think that is where it hit me that I really didn't know if I could do this but I still went with an open mind and continued on looking through the home. It was a beautiful home all but for a few small things. So we kept on going house to house. There was just something wrong with each of them. There was one house that freaked me out because when we went in the basement it was covered in mold. The guy that was taking us around even was talking about how bad it was that we didn't want a thing to do with that house. How big of a health hazard it was. That was enough for me. I was ready to get out of there. Anyways we loved the Frederick area but just couldn't find the right house. Brandon and I talked about it and we both felt the same way that Maryland was just not the place for us. So sadly we turned the job offer down. We did want to make the most of the trip and all so because of how much it was to fly us all out there we decided to drive an hour away to Washintion DC. The kids did really well considering they had no sleep the night before and were on a plane all evening. Bentley took a nap every chance he could get. Adelynne even got in a little nap on the way as well. We had a few melt downs but for the most part it went well with the kids. Adelynne got to learn about the penny. She thought it was cool. She went in the building that's on the penny. We really did make the best of it. We then got some rest and flew out that next morning. We left the hotel at about 8am Maryland time so it was another early morning for us. We had one lay over this time. The first flight we were split up so I had both kids by myself while Brandon had a nice quiet ride about 5 rows up from us. Let's just say I was about ready to pull my hair out by the end of the flight. Both kids were just so tired and just wanted to be in their beds not stuck on a plane. A sweet lady behind me tried to help but they just both wanted mom. I really think that was the longest 2 and a half hours I ever had. So it was good we had a lay over. It made it where we all could get out and get happy again. The last flight we were all together and of course the kids were just angels and slept the whole time. I couldn't believe it but I was very grateful at the same time. It was a fast and crazy trip but it was a wonderful trip non the less. I know for myself it taught me alot about myself and brought us as a family a little closer. Now we just wait to see where we get called next. We did take a few pictures along the way...

Us on are way to start our journey to Maryland.

Happy little miss addi. She was excited about going on a plane again:)

It was cute because on the plane Adelynne liked watching movies on her Itouch and she would share it with her brother. What a nice sister.

Addi did do well even with how long the flight was.

It was bed time for Bentley. He really does only like to be put in his own bed to sleep but I got him to sleep for a little bit in my arms. He was awake the rest of the flight...

Looking out the window trying to keep him entertained:)

Bentley taking one of his naps between houses.

I had some things to keep Adelynne entertained in the car.

While we were in Washington DC it was pouring rain. I grabbed a shot of the rain splashing on the ground while we waited under a covered area for it to stop, so we could continue walking.

Bentley didn't mind the rain at all. We got a little wet before we got under a covered area:) He was happy about it:)

While driving to the Lincoln memorial Adelynne feel asleep. When we got her out of the car and in the stroller she was still out. Poor thing was just so tired from a long day.

Brandon and I in front of the Lincoln memorial

All of us. Addi is still out. She ended up waking up once we got inside

All of us with Abe.

Abe himself

All of us again but this time all of us awake in front of the Lincoln memorial

The kids sleep hard that night. We took a picture of them both before we woke them up to get ready to go home. haha

The first flight home when Addi was happy for the first 20min she played on her Itouch

She had a great time with stickers.

Then all heck broke loose after that:) nothing but tears:( I didn't get a picture of Bentley because he really was crying the whole time...Oh so fun:)

And then the last flight they both feel asleep...

Mommy and Daddy so happy about that:)

that was our little trip:) short and sweet!