Okay, so this wasn't really a true "vacation"- we stayed one night and left before naps the next day- but it was still crammed full of friends, family and laughs. My dear friend Lindsey and I decided to make the best use of my time off while I'm job searching and take our kiddos up to Des Moines (about 3 hours from Kansas City) with our kiddos to visit our friend Katie and her kids. Lindsey has Sofia (2 1/2) and Henry (10 months) and Katie has Jack (2) and Wilson (4 months.) With Caroline, we had FIVE kiddos under 3 sleeping under one roof (are you surprised Katie's husband stayed at his parents to allow us a girls night, ha!) In addition, Chris's sister Courtney stopped by with her husband and three kids to see us (Riley, 5 years; Walker, almost 3; Maggie, 19 months.)
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| Jack, Wilson & Caroline |
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| Caroline, Riley & Jack (Riley's biggest fan all night) |
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| It's amazing we got them in one spot for a group shot. Mind you, it only lasted about 10 seconds and Wilson's face is a little blocked! Clockwise from left: Walker, Caroline, Riley, Jack, Maggie, Sofia and Henry |
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| Sweet Maggie |
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| Jack and Sofia playing in the barn |
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| Ireland brothers: Jack and Wilson |
It was a madhouse, and Caroline tuckered out early. I realized how little noise Caroline is used to being the only child right now, and she was a little shell shocked from all the noise and kiddos getting in her personal space. Although when we had ALL EIGHT kids running around it was a little overstimulating for all of us! I am so excited to have her be around kids more often in Kansas City so it becomes a little less overwhelming to her . . . we're hoping she won't be the only child in our house forever (don't get any ideas, she won't be getting siblings anytime too soon!)
