Back Home Again

Meeting Viv

Auntie Annie

Chillin' with Brent

Sadie and Mim

Four generations of Shumakers

Playing with Mema

Snuggling with Papa Shumaker

An Indiana girl for sure . . . Sadie's first tractor ride

Napping with Grandma

Last month Sadie made her first trip to the Hoosier State. It was a whirlwind of a trip, but she took it all in stride.

Of course, the trip to Grandma's isn't quite as simple for us as crossing over the river and traveling through the woods. We had a 4 am wake-up call, followed by a drive to the airport, about five hours of total flying time and a three-hour layover, but Sadie did great! She made lots of new friends . . . no one can resist those cheeks! And, fortunately, her ears didn't seem to bother her at all (feeding her on the descent is key, I think).

When we finally made it to Indiana, she got to visit her grandparents' homes, play with her cousins, spend time with her great-grandparents and meet some dear friends. She loved all the extra cuddling and attention. I think she's been a little bored since returning home, though. Mom and Dad just aren't quite as exciting, I guess!