Frequent Flyer Miles Anyone??

At 3 1/2 months of age, Reese has been on 8 flights, visited 8 states (including airports), and had her toes in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans....Whew!!! Tiring stuff for both Baby and Parents! Hence the fact that it has been a little long since my last post to the blog here....sorry about that! Now, if only I could figure out how to take advantage of her frequent flyer miles....I guess at least she flys free for now! (Although Southwest Airlines did make me provide a copy of her birth certificate to prove that she was not two years old) But, we are back in full effect and will be continuing my weekly updates for our friends both near and far!

(On one of the many flights in this journey)
(Nanny Miller and Reese had to pause for a quick photo op in the Washington Dulles Airport)

We just returned from our two week journey to New Jersey and Arizona. We were planning on AZ already, but the NJ part was a but unexpected. My Aunt Marcy passed away after a battle with ALS on August 15th. It is so hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful person and loved family member. It was important for me to head back for the funeral. Bringing Reese along was a juggling act, but it was SO good to have her there. There is just something about a baby that helps to make the sadness a little less painful. If there is a bright spot in all of it, it is that Reese had the chance to meet so many of her family members that are so far away....cousins, uncles, family friends. People she may not otherwise have had the chance to meet for quite some time. It is just unfortunate that it was under such tough circumstances.

(Reese with her 3rd Cousins Olivia and Lily)

After the trip to the east coast, we continued our journey in AZ where we spent time with family and friends. Reese even took her very first spin around campus at U of A!!! (Man, did I feel old....) I affectionately call the trip the Tour de Reese! Todd joined us about halfway through the trip, so we were able to spend some time traveling as an entire family. It is amazing how quickly we have acclimated to the Portland weather....it was HOT in Arizona!!! I only wish we would have seen a good monsoon storm while we were there. No such luck. Instead, we had to settle for some authentic Mexican food....bummer!

(Spending time with Grandma and Grandpa Spencer)




(Hanging out with Aunt Holly in Phoenix)
(Meeting Uncle Kevin for the first time)

(Her first piano lessons with "Aunt" Sarah and "Uncle" Ryan)

It was a great trip and a good way to spend some of these last few weeks before I head back to work (September 14th)!