Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Mile High Club

Well this is very 2011: posting from the skies.

I am currently wedged in a window seat--26 A, the furthest from the front--while two men sleep a little too comfortably beside me. Nella is tucked away in her pouch, and I am taking it all in.

From my window, I can see through a few pockets of open air in a thick layer of clouds to make out the Ohio River snaked around a vast grid of streets and fields.

I like adventure. I love the opportunity to explore new places, meet new people, embrace new landscapes. But every time there's a ticket booked and it doesn't involve our entire family, I wig out a few days before. This trip was no exception. I almost made a last minute decision to cancel everything last night after a few hiccups in our plans, but alas (I love alas), I am here. In the clouds. A Mile High.

I have a good stash of home memories from the week to balance the next few days of travel adventure.

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Nella feeding herself with O.T. She insists on feeding herself now.

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And a nice hunger for California adventure to balance out our homey pleasures.

Nella and I enjoyed a layover hidden in the dark corner of an airport burger joint. She's been a little gem so far.

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But her kicks to our sleeping neighbor right now suggest Sister wants to stretch her legs and move. Soon. As in four hours when we get out of this sky cell.

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My battery light is blinking, so moving quick.

Early Friday Phone Dump as I don't know what we'll be doing tomorrow.

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And a welcome to our new sponsor, The Pat-a-Cake Baby. Check out their fine selection of hip baby accessories.

We love their bibs (I never thought about bibs much when Lainey was little, but I can't get enough of cute, unique patterns this time around).

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One of their best selling items is their wet bag, perfect for keeping wet clothes separate in your bag/purse (great for Florida beach and pool trips!)

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And, after finding out yesterday one of my good friends is expecting a girl, I can't wait to give her this new swaddle wrap.

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One random commenter on this post will win a $30 gift certificate from The Pat-a-Cake-Baby, and use code KHBLOG for 20% off on purchases from the site.

Man waking up beside us. Battery fading. Nella kicking.
More from California soon.

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It Is What It Is said...

I'm officially welcoming you to my fair state and wish I were joining you at BlogHer. Say 'hi' to Mel from Stirrup Queens if you happen to bump into her :)

Elleah said...

Love the picture of Nella smiling with the bib on! I also love the colorful wet bag. Your pictures are the best!

Meagan said...

Enjoy your trip! I LOVE that swaddler... super cute! :-)

~Andrea~ said...

Yeah for wonderful things like wet bags, big girls feeding themselves and fun trips! Enjoy!

Dee said...

Love, love the wet bag. Much cuter than the ziploc bags I've been using for my "loves to loosen the top on her sippy cup and drop it in the diaper bag to wet up everything else" two year old.

Jilly said...

Hope you're headed towards something fun in California :) I got a bit of a crash course in traveling with kids when my husband and I traveled with friends and their kids this past week :)

I love the swaddle wrap, I definitely need to get something like that for my baby girl who will be making her appearance in October :)

Jessica said...

Have a great trip! I can't believe you're posting from the airplane with Nella strapped to you!

Jessica said...

Hope your having a BLAST at BlogHer. I want to go next year SO badly. Ill be going to Bloggy Boot Camp Atlanta AND Blissdom but BlogHer is where its at.

Nella is adorbs in pigtails. Just sayin.

Joye said...

clouds-from-airplanes photos are my favorite.

safe travel blessings to you and nella!

Stephanie said...

I hate long plane rides! Internet makes it a little better though. Love the swaddle wrap, my friend needs that for her baby girls as well. Have a nice trip!

Daina @ New York State of Mind said...

The fabrics on those baby products are too cute!

Hope you have a great trip in CA!

carlotta said...

posting from the sky is on my bucket list. have a wonderful time in California -- wish I were going to BlogHer as well! also. I'm so in love with your music taste and your ability to find such wonderful songs. seriously.

Kalee said...

Love the wet bag! That would be much more stylish than the plastic bags I haul to and from the lake!

Ben and Jessica Buehner said...

On my wish list: the wet bag and the swaddle :-) have a great trip!

Jaclyn Hicks said...

Oh swoon over all those sweet things! My husband and I found out recently that we are having our first little one!! Travel safely.

Megan said...

I went to Cali once when I was around 13, hopefully I'll get to go back.

I've never seen anyone make swaddle wraps. LOVE the new sponsor.

And I have a very similiar little sister standing outside the bath tub while big sister takes a bath pic of my two girls. :)

Francesca said...

I live in Florida as well, hence, we go to the springs/beaches quite often...well, those water bags are genius! Kudos for the seller's creativity! :)

arbequina said...

I'm a relative newcomer to your blog, but I've been loving your tales of summer! Your photos are beautiful and I'm enjoying reading some of your past thoughts. Thanks for a lovely blog.

mama marchand said...

Have so much fun! :)

Brian said...

Happy travels! Lovin the Friday phone dumps! The wet bag is a necessity- we use ours all of the time, but mine isn't cute like that one! :)

Skye said...

oh to fly with only one baby! the last time we flew was with 2 and now if we tried it would be with a 5 year old (which wouldn't be so bad) a 2 year old and a 6 month old...driving really isn't so bad =) enjoy your adventure!

Mrs. Mazzei said...

Loving the Friday Phone Dump every week. :) And I live in CA, but alas, am 6 hours North along the Coast...otherwise I would love to meet you and sheepishly admit how I admire you weekly from afar.

And OH. MY. GOSH. L-O-V-E the new sponsor! Our little one is due to arrive in October and I am having a hard time waiting to buy up all sorts of cute stuff.

Happy Travels!

Sarai said...

Awesome your posting from the sky. Lol Hope you have a great trip! Love the bib that Bella is wearing.

3girls1boymama said...

I hope you and Nella have a ton of fun while you're in California! It's a pretty awesome state :)

Jenna said...

My sister is due with her first any SECOND! That swaddle would be the perfect way to welcome my niece into this crazy world! Safe travels to you and Nella!

.:Heather:. said...

Welcome to cali! I wasn't a bib mama with my oldest (6) either, but am loving them with baby girl #2

SmilingHappyYogi said...

Wet bag is such a great idea! The patterns are adorable.

Stephanie said...

Love the baby stuff! I have a three month old baby girl who would look darling in some of those bibs.

Holly Rehmann said...

I keep a pretty blue box tucked away in the top of my closet containing sweet ruffles and bows and blankies for my future littles. Hopefully, we'll get exciting news soon! :) I would love to add the bib. Precious!

Erin said...

Love the photo of Nella in the cafe...looks like she is saying, "hey you, want some of this?"

Have a fun, fab time in CA!

Ryan and Amber said...

Flying with a baby = the Epitome of how mama hood makes you paranoid, protective, tired, in love and literally NUMB. :) Good Luck!

Laura J. said...

Nella is looking like a toddler! Time flies! Have a safe trip!

Becky@IfTheseWallsSpoke said...

Have a fab trip!

The Loughran's said...

I need a wet bag! Such a good idea!

Liene said...

ahhhh, just want to pinch Nella's cheeks. too cute.
loooove the wet bag! thanks for the giveaway.

Leslie said...

"Nella in her pouch"..too sweet. Love the wet bag!

Nate, Abbey, Noah and Blaire said...

Love your blog.

Laura said...

That swaddler is amazing! It could be the perfect gift for my boss's new little one...to whom I still owe a gift! OOPS!

Cammie Heflin said...

Extremely cute bibs! I'm just tickled that Addy is actually eating something now and we are actually having to use bibs!!! It only took 4 years and 10 months but hey, it's the little things!!! I know someday I'll be "remember when Addy only ate through her g-tube?" won't that be great when it's long enough ago that I forget :)

ginnasnell said...

I just love little Nella!! She is precious! Live the pic of her feeding herself, what a big girl!

About me: said...

No more babies for me, but my sisters-in-law are popping them out like mad. Being the good auntie I am, I'd totally get them those darling hooded towels. My girls love the hell out of theirs!

Summit of Glory said...

That Nella sure gets around!! Bring her to see me in St Louis-------please?!

Jenn Long said...

Enjoy your trip and your special time with sweet Nella :)

Holly said...

Such an adventure traveling with little ones--but ohh so fun memories! Enjoy your trip!

Jennifer said...

Nella looks so adorable in that cowboy bib. The smile on her face is priceless. Enjoy your trip to Cali!

colette said...

your posts are the best. intriguing. inspiring. funny. engaging. i love them.

April said...

OMG, how do you chose? I can see several things I love. I can see some things that my sweet newborn nephew could use that would please his hormonal, first-time, mom. I see a couple things that this "old pro" could use for my kids. My DH should hide the credit card!

Have fun on your adventure!

thesillymonkeys said...

Love the wet bag.... Could have used one of them today to put clothes in after a "blow out" diaper. :)

Ali Wobschall said...

Kelle - I look forward to being inspired by your blog each week. My husband & I are expecting our first in Feb. and now your stories, ideas, advice and inspiration has a whole new meaning for me. Thank you! Until next time...

Alzbeta said...

Flights with little ones are such an adventure :). Sometimes awesome... and sometimes...

well...

you know.

Amanda Buck said...

Have an AMAZING trip! Ah to have a vacation.....someday:)

Bret&Amberly said...

Welcome to CA, glad you're here, and I love the pic of Nella feeding herself, such a big girl

Rojas Family said...

A couple of my favorite bloggers are going to BlogHer (including you of course). Have fun and I can't wait to see what your weekend adventures entailed.

gc0724 said...

You can really post anywhere now! Love your blog, always look forward to new posts.

Would also love a gift certificate for those wonderful swaddle blankets!

The Zoo said...

Bon Voyage! Can't wait to hear all about your trip.

Teresa said...

If you make it to L.A. I'd love to meet you and Nella for a play date.
I love the wet bag!

Amanda said...

Almost went to BlogHer this year...bummed I didn't after all. I can't believe you're coming to my hometown! My city!!! Oh man...I know you don't know me from Adam, but if you have time for lunch or a coffee...or would like someone to come get you and drive you around fun (photographic) sites around the city...or introduce you to fabulous restys...I would LOVE it!!! I have two littles (ages 2,3).... I promise I'm not a freak! Though how freakish does this sound. Well...enjoy my beautiful city. Will be a lot cooler than FL this time of year. Can't wait to see your pics and hear about the conference. XO

Brenna said...

Love the wet bag. Genius idea. Now to remember to take things OUT of the wet bag afterward. : )

Niki said...

Cuteness!! Can't say much, 3 week old fussing at me:) Have a wonderful trip!!

bencu said...

That owl wet bag is the cutest! Have fun in Cali. I look forward to reading how the trip goes.

I'm getting ready to board a plane tomorrow with my littles and I have the night before anxiety too!

bencu said...

That owl wet bag is the cutest! Have fun in Cali. I look forward to reading how the trip goes.

I'm getting ready to board a plane tomorrow with my littles and I have the night before anxiety too!

Cyndi said...

Ohhh! I love the patterns! SO cute!

Unknown said...

Come see me!! I am in Fresno, CA. ONLY about a 7 hour drive from SD!! I want to meet Baby Nella!

Chelsie said...

Looks as though Nella approves of her new bib! So so cute! Both the bib and the baby ;-)

Jenny said...

Sending hellos from CA!! Have a great time :)

Crystal said...

Your sponsors are amazing and so very generous! Thanks for sharing - and for posting from the sky :)

Karly Jaco said...

knowing you will be in SanDiego makes me wanna jump in the car and drive the 6 hours down there...Just to spend time with you and of course miss nella. i still havnt emailed you about "our story" and iv yet to blog the full story. there are so many painful details that go along with Ava's birth.. it would be a dream, to meet up with you in person, and tell you, to let you know how much of an impact you had on me during the biggest trial of our little family's lives. oh to just sit and chat with you, while our sweet babies play. ...I'll keep dreaming, cos i have a busy saturday, my neices birthday, drag rces with my sister in law, and VBS prep...im never this busy. sigh...maybe someday you'll come to sacramento. Thankyou for doing what you do. Your posts always brighten my day. give nella an extra squeeze for us.

Sara said...

Have a safe and fun trip.
Oh I could use a few wet bags. we are potty training. those would be super handy when we are out and about.

Roksalanna said...

Hope that you and Nella have a wonderful time in San Diego!
Look forward to seeing photos and reading about it.xo

Jenny said...

Enjoy California! I do every day!

victoria said...

enjoy BLOGHER!!!

Peaceful Cynic said...

Have a great time! The weather has been gorgeous!!

Greta: From Transparencies of Motherhood said...

Love the dry bag. Great patterns. Have a fabulous time in California.

Grace said...

Love the pics of the girls--so cute!

Ostriches Look Funny said...

Your posts are so full of beauty/cuteness/humor/keepingitrealsness that I hardly know what to say, ever. But, in this case, Welcome to my Home State BABY!

Stephanie said...

Best wishes Kelle! When I read you'll be at blog her I got so excited because I could possibly see you (I'm 40 mins north of SD), but I don't have a blog. I just love to love yours. I hope you ladies have fun and that Nella is very sleepy on the plane ride! My daughter, Liesl, is 17 months and she's such a monkey every time we cross-country home from our military duty station to NY. I totally have a mini freak out before trips without the whole family! <3

Lovely Lindsay said...

i absolutely love that photo college! it's gorgeous, and i love how it captures each big memory, in the tiny square. beautiful!
have a safe trip! :)

Unknown said...

Oh, pick me, pick me, pick me! I LOVE the wet bag!!

Jessica said...

Love those little piggy tails on Nella. They go perfect with that mischevious expression she is wearing in the restaurant! Hope your time in Cali is amazing!

Courtney said...

Enjoy sunny (and humid-free) CA!

Unknown said...

I LOVE THE WET BAG. Pick me please!!

Lovely Love said...

oh man how i love thee pics of nella in the bibby! she looks so cute! and that is one adorable bib!!!!! have fun and be safe in lovely cali! i live in cali, but i live in burbank so we are close by but not so much at the same time haha! any who have a great weekend!

Stef said...

you're on Blogger in the sky?! That's awesome. Somehow they need to use this for advertising :)

Minimalist Mommi said...

Can I just say that sprinkler is just awesome. Like super awesome.

Lisa said...

Have a great time in SD. Had to catch up with your posts as the kids and the sun have been keeping me busy. Nella is so awesome! Go little girl with the self feeding. Lainey is getting so big. It's interesting when you see that your child has morphed from your little baby to a kid. Time flies so darn fast. Drink it up.

Debbie D. said...

Enjoy your Calif time with your littlest one.... such a great traveling companion!

Thing said...

Hope you have a wonderful trip! =}

The Chatty Housewife said...

I just love sprinkler photos! They smell like summer. :)

Kristin said...

Hey, I never left a comment here so far, although I've been reading your blog for a while and I love your writing and your pictures.

Anyway, today I just had to say something: Are you aware that the Mile High Club is often referred to as the "Club" of people who have sex on an airplane a mile above ground?

This is not about criticising but I thought you might want to be aware.

The Hickman Family said...

Love the swaddle wrap & definately going to give a better try at swaddling the next time around. My now two year old seemed to hate it and wanted his arms out, but I've heard its because I didn't try long enough and that probably the truth.

Shawna Marie said...

love the wet bag!

jeshiko said...

random info for you: It would take 19hours and 40minutes for me to fly to Florida - not the one to try with a toddler!

alisha said...

You are wonder woman! How the heck are you blogging, babying, and flying all at the same time?! I'm seriously admiring you right now. :) Have a fabulous trip!!

Inspiração Inesperada said...

Have a wonderful and safe trip!

LilianEveDesigns said...

Rock it out in Cali baby.

Expect nothing less. :)

XO Safe travels and new opportunities to you.

<3

Claire said...

Sounds like the start of a fun trip. Enjoy!

Cxx

sticklebacker said...

Hope you have a wonderful trip! A wet bag is genius! I have 2 girls 6 months and 21 months. I can't count how many times I have had to empty my ENTIRE diaper bag after a blown diaper or a trip to the pool.

Life with Kaishon said...

Hope you girls have fun in NYC!

Dylan'sMommy316 said...

Hope you and Nella have an amazing trip!! I absolutely adore that cowboy bib. My little man had a cloth diaper in that fabric and I hated to give it up when he outgrew it. :-)

Chiara said...

I soooo think I should win this. I never win anything! Plus, I'm obsessed with your blog. So there!! ;)-

tinbilli said...

I just love nellas little model pose, while presenting her new bib. awesome!!!!

Melissa M. said...

I loooove that owl wet-bag, cutest pattern ever! Have fun in my state, I looove San diego, haven't been there since our honeymoon 5 years ago and we want to go back sooo bad!

Katie said...

Enjoy CA! It's my original home and I miss it dearly!

Dixie said...

Have fun in CA!!

Cheryl said...

I love your Friday Phone Dump idea. I may or may not need to borrow it.

That wet bag is just what I need. It would be perfect for after swimming lessons and our trips to the beach.

whentheraincomes said...

Love flying!i can't imagine my one year old staying in her "pouch" though:) good job Nella!

J Scheppl said...

Enjoy California! Can't wait to read about your adventures!

joeltrista said...

Have fun in CA!

Dear Abbi said...

Cute swaddle wrap! And I love the print of that wet bag!

CB_Wilson said...

Hope you have a great trip, I saw a video today and thought you'd enjoy it. I think you'll be inspired: http://www.jacobsturn.com/

mamgof4 said...

Just wondering if Lainey has a problem with you traveling without her? It is nice to have a little side-kick to make your trip exciting and interesting..

Ruthie said...

I guess the days of "please turn off all electronic devices" are a thing of the past :)
I hope you and Nella have a great time in California!! :)

Kassel &amp; Kate said...

I haven't had to leave my little yet, but the thought terrifies me. I can understand why someone would want to back out, but it makes me smile inside and out to know that you went anyway. Happy Flying!

Heather said...

HAve a fabulous tme on your trip, can't wait to hear about all your adventures.

Jenny said...

Hope you have an amazing trip!!! Love the bibs...we never thought about bibs much with our first because she wasn't very messy. With little boy, we go through tons of bibs! :)

Tisha said...

having a post called "the mile high club" then talking about 2 strange random men. for shame kelle bell's, for shame. LOL.

loving nella's travelin' pig tails.

vballsetter said...

Happy and Safe Travels and Adventures!

Betsy said...

Have a wonderful adventure in California!

Sara said...

Oh my word, what a beautiful swaddle!! I am convinced those things are essential items for a peaceful nights rest. Wondering where to get a wet bag for my cloth diapering ventures. Thanks for yet another beautiful post.

Deborah said...

Cali will be so much fun! Hope you have a exciting trip:) Love the wet bag, wish I had seen that a few weeks earlier...would have been a nice addition, as we set off on our beach vacation this weekend!

Dianagoddess said...

I'm a bib fanatic...bought every one I could find for my kids! Halloween ones were just gorgeous. I wish I could wear bibs as an adult since I spill everything on me. I guess a few more years and I will be wearing one in the nursing home.lol

dag2dag said...

Lovely wet bag :) have a great time at blogher you lucky thing!! Nella is adorable as always, and i love the pictures from the airplane:) for all the flights my son has taken (we are talking about 20 and he is only 15 months) i have hardly one picture from inside the airplane!!
Hugs to you both
M

Lisa said...

Hope you have a great trip! Traveling with little ones is a whole different kind of fun, something new to experience with each step.
Love Nella's pigtails and that little hand looking out the plane window. Little images like that of my own girls hold a special place in my heart too!

Southern Gal said...

Nella's hair is amazing. So glad she's being a great travel companion. That cowboy bib is so sweet!

The Frenchs said...

There's something about your everyday pictures and their color that is so serene! Much the opposite, I'm sure, of the chaos that is motherhood...at least I hope...that I would make me feel much more normal.

Mikaela said...

Yayyyy for Nella feeding herself! The picture of her pig tailed head looking out the airplane window- soo cute!

CMB said...

Love Love Love Love LOVE the picture of Nella in the bib - the one of her looking at the camera and smiling!! She is SO growing up :( =) Have a BLAST at BlogHer!!!

Ginny Tillman said...

I'm a new reader and I absolutely love your site and your story. And, may I add, I love that swaddler!

sweetnektar said...

Super impressed that you can manage to fit a laptop and a baby on your lap and still manage to type wedged between 2 sleeping men! Not sure how you accomplished that one but hat's off to you! I know Ruby would have deleted everything I typed (if I even managed to fit the laptop on my lap with her there in the first place (and I have travelled quite a bit with littlies...) and probably rearranged my hard drive too. Made me laugh just thinking about it. Enjoy your conference! Look forward to hearing about it! ;)

Sam said...

Have a great trip!!!

Mom of Steele said...

I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip! I checked out The PataCake Baby site and am in love with everything. Great products in awesome prints. Thanks for introducing me to it!

SamD said...

Have fun in Cali. Love the picks and your phone "dump." :) The wet bag is a must have for us Floridians...just went to the site and I now I need to decide on which one to get. :)

oli said...

Where did you find such a cool sprinkler?
Nella in pig tails!!! hee hee so cute!
Have a wonderful trip =)

michayla said...

this has nothing to do with this post really, but i just wanted to say that i love your playlist on here. sometimes, when i am having a rough day at work, i go to your site and let the music play in the background. always makes me feel better! :)

Megan said...

Cute cute pics and look how big Nella is getting!

I am taking my first trip alone at the end of the month and while I am looking forward to a cousin/sibling reunion and celebrating the return of my baby brother from Afghanistan....my heart skips a beat and I get the tingle in my toes when I think about leaving my babes behind. I know daddy will do fine but still gets to me. After the first trip I know it will be easier but this IS my first trip.

Enjoy CA and look out for Coupon Gal. Love her daily deals!

Kelly said...

Nella is looking like such big girl! So proud of her! I totally panic before every trip. Actually buying the tickets is the worse for me...something so finalizing about it! Sheer panic I tell you! Even when I'm exciting I am secretly wishing that it will be cancelled last minute so I feel like I can breathe...but then when I get where I'm going, I realize it was all worth it....most of the time LOL ;)

~Shari said...

I got all excited when you wrote that you could see the Ohio River snaking around. I live about 7 miles from the CVG airport. But, alas hehehe you did not stop here.

Breezy said...

I'm in the process of trying to make a baby sooo having a little something new may bring some awesome inspiration. ;)

Allison said...

The swaddle blanket is ADORABLE!

Tammy said...

Love Nella' smile. :) And the baby things are cute, too!

Wani said...

I'd love to have a wetbag! We're usually using plastic grocery bags but those aren't very reliable!

marinj said...

I love Nella's pigtails. Too cute. The wet bag is simply adorable.

Jennifer said...

hope you have a wonderful time!!

Ellen Colberg said...

Nella wearing that giddy up bib is just too cute. I love her smile...it makes me smile :)
I'm loving the bibs and swaddle wraps. Will have to remember these for future baby gifts! thanks for sharing, love your blog

Kinsey said...

I love traveling with babies!

Jacinda said...

Have a wonderful adventure in Cali with Nella, sounds like fun!

amymezzell said...

I would loveeee to win a gift credit for that site! They have such cool things. I am due in January, and I've been holding out on buying anything until I find out what the baby is - but that's in 2 weeks! :)

Jeremy/Kim Sykes said...

Nella is honestly the most beautiful little girl I've ever seen. Thank you for brightening my day - Kim :)

Dawn said...

The bibs are so adorable. We use bibs a lot with our baby girl. Nella is so precious. I love the pig tails.

The Murfitt's said...

Wish I was flying somewhere...anywhere really...I am not picky.

kelly c said...

such beautiful things for babies and kiddos - awesome.

Beans said...

Blogging, crammed in the back of a loud plane with a sleeping sweetheart on you-are you kidding me? I'm stunned at what you can accomplish.

ENJOY YOUR TRIP! I can't wait to read about it.

Kate Giovinco Photography said...

Have a great trip.

Love the wet bag. I need one of those for our beach adventures.

Cassandra said...

Love flying! And the window seat is my favorite, I love just staring out as the passing world from so far away. Hope you have a wonderful time in California with beautiful Nella.

Erica @ All About Aleigha said...

Hope you have a fun & safe trip!

HaB said...

A wet bag....I'd never thought of something like that. What a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing.

Betsy Black said...

Nella is the most adorable bib model I've ever seen! Glad to hear she's a good travel companion. I hope you both enjoy your trip!

Karen said...

OOhh... Look at you fancy jet setter :) All I can say is who couldn't use a wet bag. I would love a pretty alternative to the grocery store plastic bag!

sk said...

oooh, that wet bag looks fantastic!

bubblytoes28 said...

That swaddle wrap is adorable!

Kristine said...

Have fun in LA. I will soon be venturing on a plane for the first time with my 15 month old and this post put me a little more at ease. I was nervous about not buying him his own seat. But sounds like you didn't buy one for nella either. Knowing other people can make it work makes me feel like i can too.

Katie said...

I need that wet bag! Actually, I need two. As my soon gets a little older and there's less need to lug around his huge diaper bag, I find myself cramming all kinds of things--including wet swimsuits--into my purse. And I need a second one for my gym clothes! They're soaked after a workout, and it sure would be nice to keep them separate from the other stuff in my gym bag...

Have lots of fun in Cali!

carrster said...

Enjoy your adventure!

WhatDoesTheFutureHold said...

Have a fun trip! I hope the weather is great.

Melissa :)

Spencer Family said...

That swaddle wrap looks dreamy! Have fun at blogher!

Federica said...

I love your blog and I follow it(I'm 14020 member wow!!)with affection and admiration!! Congratulations and thank you for the wonderful photographs!!Your girls are beautiful and sweet! A kiss from Italy Federica Fusco.

KaitlinCole said...

Expecting a girl December! Want the swaddle!

aprilanecdotes said...

Enjoy BlogHer. I wonder how many babies will be their. Hopefully you will be meeting friends there to help with Nella:) susan

Angie Kroeker said...

Always love to see the great photos you will post. hope all goes well.

Lisa said...

Oh, how air travel has changed since, "Up, up and away with TWA!" I panic when I'm trapped in that back corner you described - cannot imagine enduring it with a toddler. You are SUCH a badass and my daily dose of WOW! Safe travels.

The Godfrey's said...

I am a new reader and have loved reading your blog!

jamiafwife said...

I think you've just inspired me to take a trip with my girl before she turns two in January. Have a great trip!

Krysta said...

Be still my heart! Nella is the cutest thing ever! Have fun in Cali...that's where I'm from originally!

Kimberly and Nathan said...

Nella's looking so grown up with her pig tails! Love it!

Angie said...

As much as I love a change of scenery and the adventure of travel, I completely agree with you. If my whole crew isn't with me - I sort of freak out in the days leading up to the departure. I hope you have a safe trip and you and Nella enjoy your time together! :)

Lindsay said...

Enjoy your trip. I would love one a wet bag to use after our daily trips to the pool. We have a fun more months of Arizona heat to contend with!

The Devlin Family said...

The adventure sounds like fun! Love the Friday Phone Dump . . . and posting from the plane. I would say to "suck the marrow" out of your trip, but I already know you will.

ama de casa said...

New baby on the way+ gift certificate to cute baby place= happy 8 month pregnant mom. :)

Loresa P. said...

Enjoy your trip!

Sarah said...

Just found out we're expecting baby number two in April! Would love to win the giveaway! Hope you have a great time at BlogHer!

Katelyn said...

I always look forward to reading your blog when I find a new post in my reader. :)

Louise said...

have a fun trip! Travelling with ickle ones is rarely easy!

Our Family said...

Have a great trip.
Posting from the sky, huh....... will wonders never cease!!?!!

Jodi

Abilew-who said...

Safe travels friends. And for all those mommies out there considering the wet bag? Click now! We have one and we use it for everything! Once upon a time I fancied myself a cloth diaperer, and we put soiled nasty poops in it - now it's a staple in our diaper bag for surprise trips to the splash pad or downtown fountains. Do it!

Joelle said...

Have a great trip

The Mommy Therapy said...

Have a wonderful trip! At least you are just traveling with one...though I bet Lainey is amazingly peaceful on an airplane trip. :)

ASoric said...

I'm jealous! Wish I was on my way to Cali ;-)
Just checked out the pat-a-cake baby website, I have a feeling this will be dangerous considering I'm expecting in the next couple of weeks-everything is so cute!

Amy said...

Have a wonderful MILE HIGH trip!! Love the sister bathtub moment! Precious

davis family said...

i have been following your blog for awhile (ever since i read your article in parents magazine - it moved me to tears). i always look forward to your new posts!

Brandi said...

You need to do a post sharing traveling with babies secrets :)
Glad Nella is being a gem for you!

Amber and Nala said...

LOVE the wet bag...wouldn't be using it so much for wet bathing suits just yet, but the way my girl spits up it could come in handy. :) I really enjoy your blog and the way you keep it real!

Amber

hatterhousehullabaloo said...

I think it is so good for kiddos to experience travel adventures! It will help them continue in what we hope for them...becoming well-rounded confident, secure little people then onto BIG people!

hatterhousehullabaloo said...

I think it is so good for kiddos to experience travel adventures! It will help them continue in what we hope for them...becoming well-rounded confident, secure little people then onto BIG people!

Seitvonzu said...

sounds like another wonderful adventure! those bibs are so wonderful...and wet bags, ? my child is 3.5 (so we are way beyond the cloth diapering days) and i've been considering getting one for swim lessons :)

Aubrey said...

What a sweet girl! Welcome to my neck of the woods...Cali Baby!

Danyelle said...

I hope you have a great trip!

I love the new header, too cute!

Keri said...

Love those wet bags! :) I cloth diaper and could use another bag for our dirties out and about!:)

The Moen Family said...

The pictures you post of your girls are always so cute! This is a great drawing since we too just realized we are preggers! Already have one of each Austin 9 and Bayleann 5 so this one will be an added bonus!

Raks said...

Hope you have fun here in Sunny San Diego!

Denise said...

I love the picture of Nella feeding herself, with her head turned like "noway your getting close to me and my spoon!" to cute. My son is the same way....he HAS to do it himself!! Have fun in California, the weather here has been mild so I am sure it will be a nice break from the heat. Enjoy.

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