Family Reunion 2011

A long time ago, we decided to make the trip to the Boink family reunion in Evansville this year.  We knew Evan was going to be little, and it would be difficult with two kids.  However, we didn't realize just how daunting it was going to be!

Jack had a fever off and on a few days before we left, but I thought he was going to be okay.  His fever returned Friday on our way to Evansville.  Luckily we brought the Tylenol to reduce the fever.  Jack was supposed to stay at my mom's house overnight, but we decided to keep him with us because of the fever.  This put us in a position we weren't ready for.  Do we get one hotel room and Evan wakes Jack up all night or do we get two rooms so everyone (except me) sleeps well?

We got two rooms, but the Fairfield didn't have any pack and plays left!  The trip was seemingly doomed!  Terry brought us his pack and play and the manager of the hotel went to get one from the west side Fairfield.

At about 11:00 that night everyone had a pack and play and was ready for bed.  It was a relief to put that day behind us.  Little did we know the next day would be a mess as well.

My mom took Jack with her to the reunion at 10:30 to make it in time for the kids' games.  Jack had a busted lip and boo boo on his knee when John, Evan and I got there at 12:30.  After the water game, he was holding his shorts off of his knee.  It must have really hurt!

Jack spent the majority of the day whining and complaining.  He hated his first band-aid, but didn't take it off.  He didn't have a nap and was very hot.  He wanted to be held most of the day.  He had a short nap while I fed Evan in the car.

On the other hand, Evan was a true champion!  He slept in his car seat most of the day.  I had to wake him up to eat in the afternoon and after dinner.  Not many people got a chance to hold him, but he was easy and great!

We have a year to forget about how tough this trip was for us.  Maybe we will make it next year...

Jack during the sponge race

Name tag on the back

Holding his shorts off the boo boo

Craving attention

Ouchy lip

Siminski men - notice whiny Jack

Sweetie Evan

Blowing on a pinwheel with Mommy (see Evan in the stroller?)