Raya earns her wings

I had decided to make a last minute trip East for Raya to meet some family and friends she had not yet been able to meet as well as see my mom and sister again, they just can't get enough of little sweet pea :)

Initially the plan was to go alone with her until Tim mentioned he wanted to come along, phew!!!

It was definitely helpful having him along for the flight, just little things you take for granted, like going to the bathroom!!!, when you travel without a child.

We took the 10:30 AM flight which worked out great with her schedule, she was ready to eat as we were taking off and napped a good amount in flight. I brought a boppy pillow, laid it across my waist and she napped on that. She played a little, fussed a minimal amount, watched some Olympics they were showing on tv and before I knew it we were there...YAY!!! Her ears never have her much of an issue, but she was also good about sucking on her pacifier.

I hate take off on flights and for the first time ever I wasn't paying attention to my nerves because I had somebody else to keep safe :)

Tim had to come back a few days early for work and i was a little nervous making the trip alone. I accepted help when I needed it but the flight back was a little more rough. It's a longer flight going from east to west, it took forever to get off the ground, her schedule was a bit off from the time difference, but overall she was a good girl...we are very lucky that she is an adaptable baby and loves to smile :) but I was certainly glad to see Tim waiting for us when we landed!!

Since my family is on the east coast I have no doubt that will not be my last trip flying solo with her but at least I know a little of what to expect now...