Road Trip!

The day after Christmas, we headed East for a couple of days in PA. Essie did a great job on the ride there. Coming home was another story.....she woke at 1:30 AM our second night there throwing up. After cleaning things up and getting settled back in bed 3 times, we dedided to pack up and leave - at 3:00AM!!! Since mommy doesn't do well with that kind of sick, I drove and Nick tended to Essie! Did I mention we hit a white out while driving along the highest point on Route 80???

It took Essie a couple of days to feel better, but we think it was a reaction to milk. She is intolerant, but can normally have some dairy products and be okay.

We are so thankful we made the trip, though, as our beloved Aunt Essie passed away a few weeks later. We are sad that our little Essie will not get to personally know the wonderful woman after whom we chose to name her, but thankful we were able to see her one last time....

Essie and Daddy with Uncle Warren and Aunt Essie

Essie's (2nd) cousins, Caleb and Noah

Playing with Uncle Warren

Ess with her headphones watching one of her MANY movies as we rode along....

Essie and Daddy with Uncle Frank and Aunt Ev

Essie with her (2nd) cousins Angela and Kaitlin