31 weeks (7 months) - Surprise trip to Chattanooga!

Our dear friend Dr. Kim Eckert, who lives in Chattanooga, recently published a book and was having a book launch to promote her book and bring awareness to the community. She had no idea we were going to surprise her by coming to Chattanooga, and her reaction at the event was priceless. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to share in her joy and success in person, and also had a great time visiting with our friends and church family at Bridge.

Cal's traveling style has changed a bit since his last flight at 4 1/2 months. He now will not nap anywhere but his crib, stroller, pack n play, or tent. So that means a wide awake baby for hours on end during the day! Surprisingly enough, he was still his cheerful self with little to no tears, even though he was utterly exhausted from having zero naps. What do you think you are Cal, a big kid or something?

Cal made quick friends in Chattanooga, especially with Tommy, one of Kim's sweet children.

Also, we stayed with our dear friends Dylan and Meaghan. Cal loved all the attention.

I was able to meet up with my two best DuPont friends, Sharon and Julie and this was the first time our babies could all meet! Julie and Sharon had their babies a day apart, and Cal was born two months later. I'd say they had a great time playing together and moving all around the room.

Julie and Carlee Anne, Me and Cal, and Sharon and Haley

Carlee Anne and Cal just working on their standing skills. They really had fun together, despite their facial expressions. I think Cal is saying, "Mom, really? Enough pictures of me and my ladies!"

Sweet cheeks

Dylan and Meaghan live close to a great hiking trail, so we put Cal on Matt's back, put on some shades and off we went!