Road ( and air) Trip!

Hold on everyone . . . we've got a lot to tell in this post! Lincoln and I travelled to Arkansas on Wednesday for a family weekend. Allyson's high school graduation was the main event, but we had plenty to do other than that. If you're going to travel, do it in style! We caught a plane to Little Rock, and Linc got his own seat. (He only got his own seat because crazy Mommy hogged the entire row!) He enjoyed a little Mickey D's, milk and Sesame Street on the hour ride. He was a total pro on the flight in.

Allyson's softball team made it to the state tournament, so we went to cheer her on. Lincoln clapped as each player was introduced and did lots of clapping as the game went on. Unfortunately, the Lady Hounds didn't win. I can't believe softball is over for Allyson. Well, I'm sure there will be many intramural and league teams chasing after her in college!
Hannah, Allyson, Rachel and Hanah have been playing ball together since they were five. They are all smart, talented, beautiful girls.
After the softball game, we headed back to Newport for Graduation! As Salutatorian, Allyson spoke at the ceremony. Of course she did a wonderful job and spoke about perseverance. I couldn't believe I was watching her graduate. Oh, the tears!

To Allyson: We are so proud of you. You are a great sister, aunt and friend. I love you so much, and I know you'll be successful in college and beyond.

Lincoln was so great on the trip. He had a few meltdowns, but nothing out of the ordinary for a toddler. He's really perfecting the art of the "fit" though. He came home with one additional tooth! (Notice the chewing in the above picture!) Lincoln learned that he likes Auntie's blueberry muffins and Minnie's brownies. He also learned that his Grumps (like his Pops) allow cell phone play. Mommy and Daddy are strict about the cell phones, but apparently grandfathers don't mind! The flight back was much different from the one there. We made it to the back row of the plane so crazy Mommy could ensure the one empty seat on the plane went to Linc. (Seriously, it makes things so much easier with the extra room!) As we taxied out to the runway, the pilot announced that we had to wait due to lightning in the area. Lincoln did NOT like this news and proceeded to completely meltdown! I'm not kidding . . . the flight attendants came running to see what the blood-curdling screams were about. We hung out in the back galley, but singing and patting and shushing had no effect. The flight attendants even took turns holding him and walking him down the aisle to calm him - it didn't work. Finally 23 rounds of the ABC song got him quiet, and I'm not exaggerating! All of a sudden, happy and smiley Lincoln was back. We went back to our seat and snacked and read like nothing had happened! After one hour on the tarmac, we were allowed to take off. What a trip!