First Plane Ride

This last week Rachel and I took our little ones, three total, up to Sacramento . . . via airplane. We went back and forth trying to decide if we should drive or fly up. Both options had pros and cons. But airline tickets went on sale and we decided that the amount of time saved on the drive, especially with stopping to feed and letting a 2 year old stretch his legs, would be worth the price of tickets.

Just a word to any flying moms, you have to verify your child's age. I thought if she was on my lap, and by the size of my daughter, you could tell she was under two years of age. If my sister hadn't prepared me, I would have missed my flight. We took our birth certificates with us and were fine but you can also bring your immunization card. Which made me feel like I was bringing my dog along and had to verify she had had all of her shots.

I'm usually a pretty calm flyer, but I was really nervous about getting all of our things and children through the airport. However, it was a Tuesday, and the airport was relatively empty. Security was pretty easy, except when they tried to put Rachel's double stroller through the x-ray machine. It's pretty big and we have dubbed it "The Limo". The Limo holds both infant seats so we got a lot of questions about twins.

All three kiddos did wonderful on the flight. Rachel and I each carried our babies in slings for the flight up, but the flight home wasn't full and everyone got their own seat.

Brendan watching Mickey in the airport waiting for the plane.

Lily and Caleb stretching out before they napped in the slings.

All smiles waiting for the plane.

Lily with her scrunched up neck - I promise she is cute in real life.

I love this picture even though it is blurry. It shows how in the move Brendan is . . . all of the time. But he did amazingly on the plane.

Caleb in his seat.

Lily was an excellent passenger. She slept the entire time.