Everyday life with The Youngs: Traveling with a 7 month old

Last Friday we flew to Detroit, Michigan (DTW) and then drove to Ohio. We were going up to Ohio for Wes and Holly's wedding, but what a great excuse to visit family. Scott and I were both anxious about flying with an active 7 month old. This wasn't Peyton's first flight, but he is 1000x more active now than he was at 4 months. We packed as lightly as possible. I even limited toys bc Peyton plays with everything other than his toys.

One thing I HIGHLY recommend when traveling (especially with kiddos) is taking a picture of where you parked. So glad I did this. Even with getting to the airport with plenty of time, when you are traveling with a baby for some reason everything seems rushed.

I knew exactly where we were 4 days later

We traveled with:

2 suitcases (my old flight attendant travel pro)
laptop bag (Scott ALWAYS has to have that)
Travel system -Stroller and car seat. Having that made it super easy to bring the carseat with us to the gate AND Peyton
diaper bag
boppy -loved having that, really helped with breastfeeding and Peyton sleeping

We brought all of this stuff on the plane and curb checked our stroller and carseat. Traveling to DTW was super easy.

our flight was delayed, so Peyton and I got comfy on the floor

Keeping Peyton entertained was what we did the majority of the flight as he did not sleep.

Yo Gabba Gabba, what would we do without you.

Peyton LOVED looking out the window

We made it!!

Scott's parents live 2 hours from Detroit. By the time we landed (plus an hour time change) and made it to our rental car, it was late. Add a cranky baby, 2 hour drive to Norwalk, OH, and cold wet rain = NO FUN! I think I told Scott several times while he was driving to never fly us into Detroit again... He was a good sport and husband and rather than arguing back, he agreed.

The following day, we drove to the Toledo area (which is less than an hour from Detroit) for Wes and Holly's wedding. The ceremony was beautiful. It was held outside in a park. It was cold, but the setting was perfect for a wedding. The leaves were turning to orange and reds. Holly was absolutely gorgeous.

So PRETTY!

Mike who was our best man and who also married our friends Carly and Justin, also married Wes and Holly. Holly's adorable kiddos (Ava and Blake) were her flower girl and ring barrier

I really believe that traveling helps with development. Peyton started fake coughing on the drive up to the wedding. I would cough and then he would mimic me. It was super cute and kept us entertained. I just wouldn't recommend teaching your baby to do this on your way to a wedding. Sure enough, during the ceremony, Peyton was doing his fake cough. He wouldn't stop, I had to take him to the side so he wouldn't ruin it!

The reception was held at the Toledo Zoo. Such a cool place for a reception. We rode on a golf cart through most of the zoo to the reception hall.

Peyton was even dressed to the nines

Holly and Peyton

All the guys plus 2 new additions. Scott has known these guys for over 10 years

The rest of our stay was spent in Norwalk, Oh. I really love spending time with Scott's family and I think Peyton did too. He was busy getting into everything and going everywhere.

he really wanted that light switch

Grammy even got him to take a nap on her lap!

Connie must have made 10 dozen of Scott's favorite cookies

While Peyton was busy getting into everything, Scott spent hours inventorying and looking at coins with his dad. They literally spent hours doing that.

3 generations of Youngs

Peyton and I walked over to his Great Grandma Young's house while they looked at coins

Peyton even crawled into the room to check out the coins

Oh and Peyton also learned how to clap

The last day in Ohio was spent with more coins, naps, Lunch at Great Grandma Young's house, visiting Grammy at work, and saying "Hi" to Great Grandma Hertenstein.