Jet Setter

We took Emmeline on her first ever plane ride on Friday...and held our breath for 4 hours, as we waited for her to lose it. She acted like she flew every day. No big deal. Never even fussed on our way to Denver. Ear pressure? What's that? Altitude sickness? Nah. Not even when we left Denver and drove another 3500 feet in elevation to Winter Park, CO for our friend's wedding. She was a little weirded out about our hotel room, although honestly, so was I. It was nice, it just smelled awful. She really enjoyed the backpack we got, taking a hike with Shawn through the gorgeous Rocky Mountains. Truly, I think if Shawn ever convinces me to move away from NoVa, it will be to move to Denver. Judge for yourself, this was the "altar" where Craig and Shaina got married...could it possibly get more beautiful?

So, at any rate, Emmeline behaved beautifully on both of our flights, LOVED getting to meet so many new people (and a few dogs), and had a great time hanging out in the backseat of the rental with Cassie (THANKS for all your help!) Along the way, she also mastered a fun new skill - waving. She has a whole new way to begin interactions with strangers now, and she had so many opportunities to practice while at a wedding, in an airport, and on a plane. It was very disappointing to wave, and wave, and smile with big eyes at the man across the airplane aisle, only to have him ignore her every time. He was asleep, after all. She'll get it some day...