Fast trip to Lubbock

We made a quick trip home to Lubbock this last weekend to celebrate our nephew, Landry's, FIRST BIRTHDAY! Gregg had to work on Sunday so we decided to fly down Friday afternoon and fly back Saturday afternoon. This was our first time to fly with Cade so we were a little apprehensive about how he would do! The flight was GREAT and was so much easier than the 6-7 hour drive is! On the way to Lubbock I held Cade while he played with his toys, flirted with the little girl in front of us, ate snacks and bounced all over the place. On the flight back to Dallas we were able to carry his car seat on so he was strapped in.

Cade on his first flight!

Little monkey loved looking out the window

Once we got to Lubbock we went to my parents house to have dinner with them, Seth, Bailey, and my grandparents. The food was yummy and the company was even better. I love getting to spend time with my grandparents and see them with Cade!

My brother started stock car racing about a month ago. We haven't been able to see him race yet so after dinner my Dad, Gregg and I went out to the track to watch. It is really loud out at the races so my Mom and Bailey stayed home with Cade. We had a great time and enjoyed watching Seth and getting to hang out with him and his girlfriend Julie. They race on dirt tracks and basically turn left the entire time that they are racing- it is crazy! Seth is getting better and faster with each week. He got 3rd place in his first race but had a blow out and then spun out and wrecked in the 2nd race and wasn't able to finish.

#14 Seth
Go Seth Go!
Seth racing

(he spins out in the bottom right corner of video towards the end)

leaving the race :(

blown tire

We got up early Saturday morning and had breakfast with my parents before heading to Cody and Misti's (Gregg's sister) house. We spent time just hanging out with them and getting ready for Landry's birthday party! The boys enjoyed playing together

cousins and friends
silly Landry

Cade likes playing with all of Landry's cool toys

Misti and Cody did a great job planning the party and with all the decorations! I was especially happy to get several party planning tips from her for Cade's first party!

main table

drink table

the cake

cute cupcakes that Cody and Misti made

Landry's smash cake

Cody and Misti with the Birthday Boy!
Misti and Landry getting ready to open presents

Cade watching Landry open his presents

(shout out to my Mom for making Cade's cute bib to match the barn yard party theme!)
Landry playing with one of his new toys

Happy Birthday Dear Landry!

fun with the smash cake

Cade and Aunt Wendi (Gregg's older sister)
The boys in their farm bibs that my Mom made

Cody and Landry with Gregg and Cade

We had such a great time on our quick trip home to Lubbock and were very glad that we got to be there to celebrate with Landry! Anytime that we are able to spend with our families is always treasured and we look forward to being able to make another trip soon!