This weekend Amaya and I had our first ever girls’ weekend!! On Friday afternoon we jetted off to NY, just the two of us, while Steven and Sammy held down the fort in the Land of Cheltenham with their daddy and grandma. This is the first of the semi-regular trips I’ll take to NY with one baby at a time and it was the perfect start.

Here we are setting off on our journey!

Amaya was very excited.

The security line didn’t impress Amaya but she did great.

And off we went!

We boarded the plane and I took a LOT of selfies with Amaya. Because it was our girls’ getaway!!

And, the next thing we knew, we were in NY! Amaya did great on the flight. She polished off a bottle when we first got on the plane, dozed a bit, but mostly sat quietly and played with Lamby and a bag of pretzels. I had strategically placed my AmEx in my pocket so I could get myself a glass of wine.

It was about 6:30pm by the time we got to my mom’s house so we delayed our bedtime bottle just a bit so Amaya could have time to visit with everyone.

And play a bit. Charlie was very helpful bringing this toy to Amaya and it was a hit.

We said our goodnights and were up bright and early on Saturday for play time and food time and love time.

Trying butternut squash for the first time.

Meanwhile, back in the Land of Cheltenham, Grandma Sunshine made sure I was up to speed on boys’ activities.

And here’s that “love time” I referenced. First with Papa Gene and then with Aunt Sara and big cousin Charlie. (Not pictured over the weekend is Auntie Anita who spent Saturday morning with us, too!)

We had more play time. This series is 100% Amaya. She’s so curious, adventurous & sassy.

After Amaya’s 12:30 – 2:30pm nap, we headed off to see the Goldbergs’ new house!!!

Amaya was excited to see the new digs but first she wanted to chow down on some avocado.

And play some more. 🙂

We were so lucky! Aunt Dale came to visit, too!

Before we left for the night, Nana took some pictures with her daughters and 3 of her 5 grandchildren. I love these. A lot.

Especially this one.

While Amaya was eating her dinner, so were her brothers.

Sunday morning started with more mommy/Amaya selfies.

Sara, Chase and Charlie were at my mom’s house by 7am so they could get in some quality time with Amaya before her 9:15am nap. Lucky Aunt Jo got a fun photo with Chase.

And more photos with Miss Amaya.

Amaya got in some play time.

And, back home, so did her brothers!

Then it was time for some squash and more photo ops!

And then it was time to go home. The only thing that made this okay was knowing my boys were on the flip side of the flight.

Check out my mom’s creative idea for carting around Amaya’s car seat! (We swapped strollers on this trip. I left behind the snap & go stroller and took this new one my mom had for me. Much better for a growing infant!)

Amaya had her first visit to the Delta Sky Club. I hoped she’d nap here but she was too taken by the sights and sounds.

Then we got ready to board the flight home – Amaya’s 1st first class upgrade!

It was a busy flight. There were bananas and naps and bottles!

And then, finally, I was home to my boys!!! (Only 2 pictured. 🙂 )

YAY! A perfect, wonderful trip. Next up, Thanksgiving!

Here are more photos from the week.

Brothers!

Megan had fun spiking the boys’ hair. <3 <3

She also has fun putting books on babies’ heads. 🙂

Some photos of Steven. First, with cauliflower.

Bobo in a Basket.

Sammy!

And more of Amaya. Here she is, enjoying a touch & feel book.

The fashion shoot. “Kitty in Lace”

Amaya has a new place she likes to hang out. She’s very proud of her mobility.

Fashion shoot #2. “Sparkly Polka Dots” The 2nd photo is a new top 5 favorite of Megan’s!

“Bunny with Bows”

Amaya’s final fashion shot of the week!

Finally, Megan hard at work and Jason at the pediatrician’s office for Steven, Sammy and Amaya’s first flu shots.

It was a wonderful, wonderful week.