One particular weekend last month was a busy one for our little family in middle America. DH, AJ, and I traveled to Saint Louis, Missouri, where we had plans to attend alumni events set up by our alma mater. The president of the university even traveled up from Texas. We were able to visit with other alums and their families as well as spend time with DH's sister. She was a big help when it came to taking care of AJ and keeping her occupied and looked after.
On Saturday we attended a family friend's wedding who also happens to be DH's sister's high school theology teacher as well as another alum of the university (small Catholic world). It was a beautiful ceremony at the basilica in Saint Louis. AJ only fell once the entire mass (is it bad that I'm celebrating this?), granted it was a loud noise and not very joyful for anyone (I feel like I've failed at motherhood because of how many times AJ falls down). Afterwards we attended a little bit of the reception before heading downtown to the alumni event. It was a great visit and a busy day.
On Sunday we went to early mass and then got to hang out (AJ got in a 45 minute nap) for an hour or so before leaving to go to the Cardinals game (another alumni based event). I have to admit that I was a little worried because it was AJ's first baseball game. The weather was supposed to be hot and with the seats being so close together and not very much room to walk around, I couldn't help but feel nervous. I had nothing to worry about! They were great seats in the shade and no one sat next to us on our right for at least 3 seats. AJ could roam free and stretch her legs. Since the alums were seated together, we knew the people in front and behind us. It was a great game and a great day!
When we got back to the house (DH's family's house), we hung out for a little bit before DH's parents returned home from a trip they took to Ohio to visit DH's paternal grandparents. As soon as AJ's grandma walked in the door, she immediately reached for her and would not let her go. Grandma didn't mind and spent the rest of the evening with AJ, reading to her, playing the piano for her, and keeping her occupied while Mam got everything packed up to go back home the next morning.
The next morning, we got up at 6 and left at around 7:30 (DH had to be at work at 10:30). The trip was busy and tiring, but well worth the gas and the energy. We had a fantastic time and couldn't have done it without DH's family and our friends we met through the university!
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