The Well Traveled Baby

After a very hectic last two weeks, I finally have a moment to reflect, and it occured to me that Clara is quite a well traveled baby for only being 14 months old. Here are a few pictures to recap the states Clara has visited, other than our regular visits to New Jersey and activities in Virginia.

Colorado Springs - Joanie's Graduation from USAFA May 07

Clara's first airplane trip was to Colorado with my parents for Joanie's Graduation from the Air Force Academy. I had to include a few extra pictures here because we had a chance to take a day trip to Breckenridge, visit the Garden of the Gods, amidst the graduation activities. This was a special trip because it was the first time Joanie got to see Clara in person.

Breckenridge

The Garden of the Gods

Pike's Peak makes a pretty nice backdrop

Charlotte, NC - Nordberg's Lake June 07

We flew to North Carolina for a long weekend at the Nordberg's house on Lake Norman. We've been visiting here for a few years, and it was so nice to have Clara with us.

Elk Rapids Michigan - July 07

Pictures from Michigan and posts have been made before. Although we didn't fly, we drove the 13 hours each way to visit Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Larson. Can we count the interim states of Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio?

Syracuse, New York - Christmas 2007

After spending Christmas day in New Jersey, we drove to Syracuse to visit the extended Condon family for a few days. She met Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Condon for the first time. He was so proud that she was already walking at 9 months. She enjoyed playing with the Ginny Cup, a family Fantasy Sports Trophy.

Fort Walton Beach, FL - May 2008

Nothing beats spring break in a sunny location. Clara and I flew to Florida to visit Joanie for a few days.

Kansas City, KS - April 2008

Our most recent trip was a bittersweet one. Clara and I flew to Kansas City, KS for my Grandma Pretz's funeral last week. She got to meet my grandfather for the first time, and meet all of the extended family from the midwest. My aunt commented that it was nice to have a baby around during such a sad time to brighten everyone's spirits. My grandmother was a wonderful woman, and she is greatly missed.