On the road (to Richmond) again

Today Brady and I made the trip to Richmond sans Daddy. Brady was an angel for the entire car ride down. I'm guessing that was due to what Uncle Ken often refers to as "post perennial narcosis" when we are on vacation and eat big meals, then pass out. :) Apparently for lunch at daycare, Brady feasted on a delicacy of lamb and beef with peas, carrots, and rice today in addition to his lunch bottle. Then he had another bottle in the car. I kept laughing when I looked back and caught sight of him in the mirror. He totally had "Thanksgiving face" on- pleasantly happy, but maybe just on the verge of uncomfortable...so sleepy, but needing to stay conscious a little while longer while the food settles. It amused me. The full tummy, toys, and nap kept him quiet for almost the entire trip. He woke when we were about 5 minutes away- and that was perfect!

We first visited with Amanda and Jackson, who we haven't seen since they moved to Richmond. It was so fun to hang out and talk with Amanda again and to watch the boys play. Brady was loving all of Jackson's toys and he even got to sample a few new snacks at his pal's house. Jackson was very interested in Brady's sippy cup and then got a little nostalgic seeing Brady with a bottle.

Hands down- catching up with friends is super fun!

Then we went over to Sathya and Eashan's house for dinner and a sleepover- SO fun! On Sunday I realized just how much I've missed Sathya...and just talking and visiting with each other. We figured with the daddies in Blacksburg, why shouldn't we and the little boys get together? Avi and Harshna came over too so Generation 2 got to play and Avi and Brady even had dinner together. Yes I have to say I'm in complete agreement with the awe in Sat's profound observation from this past weekend- "Wow. We all have families now." :)
Life just keeps getting better!