Thanksgiving- The First Out of Town Trip

My little turkeys
Tyler, Chase, Ryan

 I have been mentally preparing for this day for months.  Just the thought of loading all four children up in the car, travelling two hours in the car to Chattanooga, visiting both of our families and then loading back up and driving two hours home was exhausting.  We were determined to have Thanksgiving with our family.  I packed everything the night before.  The babies had two large diaper bags to hold everything they would need plus extra (I did not want to run out of anything) and one small backpack for Ben.  We woke up around 6:00 am, fed the babies, got everyone ready and were out the door by 7:30 am.  Luckily, we had an extra set of hands because my sister had spent the week with us. The babies were amazing in the car.  We barely heard a peep from any of them.  Ben watched a movie during the drive.  He loves mommy's new van.  Derek and I were able to enjoy a two hour car ride together like we were the only ones in the car.  Derek even joked that we forgot to put the kids in the car.

The entire day was wonderful.  It was so great to visit with family.  I enjoyed all the extra help.  I don't think I fed a baby all day!  The babies did awesome away from home.  I think they enjoyed the change of scenery and all the special attention.  They could hardly eat for wanting to see everything around them.

Ben, watching a movie in the van.

Playing at Uncle Jason's and Aunt Jen Jen's house

Tyler checking out cousin Cooper

Uncle Scott and Aunt Chrissi

Ben and Uncle Scott

Nana Bell and Chase

Cousin Sarah and Tyler

Chase, playing at Pops and Nanny Jeffery's house

Ryan, hanging out at Pops and Nanny Jeffery's house

Nannie Daniel and Tyler

So, from the pictures it looks as though Tyler was held all day while the other two played on the floor.  I can assure you this was not the case.    They all received attention.  Tyler must be more photogenic than the other two.  We are going to have to make it a point to make sure we get pictures of each of them.

Pops Jeffery and Tyler

Ben pretending to talk to Santa at Pops' house.
He knows Christmas is coming...

The car ride home was just as peaceful.  All four boys slept the entire way home.  When we got home we put Ben in his bed and left the babies in their car seats and placed them in the nursery.  We didn't hear a peep until 6:30 am the next morning.  If out of town trips are this easy, we can do this a lot more!