Does this diaper make my butt look big?

Yes that is what Morgan's onesie said, but more about my newest niece later.

I headed to Jacksonville last weekend to see Erika, Michael and the babies. I knew it was going to be a great trip when I met my fabulous flight attendant Stephen. I typically only get the pleasure of being waited on by a gay African American flight attendants when I head to Atlanta, but I was in for a special treat. As he walked by he smelled powder fresh and I knew that even though my flight had been delayed, my vacation could now officially begin. The best part was when we landed, Stephen got on the intercom and said, "All you's guys that were freezing on this plane, well you in FL now so enjoy the heat. I'm stayin in with the AC until I head back to Philly." LOVE IT!

Now onto more important things, Morgan and Addison :) Morgan Lane Sharp is the newest addition to Erika's family. Usually I am not that into babies, I like them a little older so we can play. Something about Morgan changed all that for me, or maybe I'm getting older and realize I can't break them. She just turned a month and all she wanted to do was snuggle and sleep. I was in hog heaven. I never had so much one on one baby time and it was great. I didn't even care that she constantly farted on me and spit up. She is so cute that I just let it all slide. She is such a good baby too. She only cries when she is really tired or hungry. I tell you Erika got lucky again!

Addison warmed up to me a little faster this time. I think it helped that I was just there a few months ago, but hey I'll take what I can get. By the end of the trip she was loving me, we played puzzles, laughed and sang "Uh Oh Spaghetti O's." She even said "Shannon me like you" talk about making my weekend! All in all it was a perfect vacation. I got to nap, got a little pool time in, laid out in the sun a bit, had a girls night, and got my toes did. That is why I love visiting Erika, I really get a chance to relax and that is what a vacation should be about.

I flew back Sunday from FL and then Monday I flew out to Dallas, TX. I flew on a work trip so not much vacationing there, but it was my first trip to TX so I was soaking in all that I could. When they say everything is bigger in TX, they ain't fibbin'. The churches were huge, the mall was huge, and yes I even saw super sized Jelly Beans. I tell you they are doing big things for real in TX. Overall the trip was good, I learned a lot got to see a lot, but got sick on the flight home. Needless to say I am sure my world wind of traveling played a big part in it, but I think it was my bodies way of rejecting coming back to Jersey where it has been raining forever! I miss Erika, Michael, Addison, and Morgan, but I think I miss the warm weather and sunshine more. Come on Mother Nature, can Jersey and NY get some of that sunshine? I'll be your best friend :)