Trips for Dax and Mommy

Mommy helped plan a surprise baby shower for her long-time friend, Beth. Beth lives in North Carolina. So, Mommy took Dax to stay with Aunt Kay for a few days, while she and Amy flew to NC for the big surprise. It's not usually a good idea to completely surprise a pregnant gal, but we did it anyway; Beth's such a trooper. We had the best time catching up with Beth and her family and we can barely contain our excitement over her upcoming addition.

Dax did great at Aunt Kay's all by himself. This was the first time he'd spent multiple days away from Mommy and Daddy. We're so proud that he's so adaptable (and SO thankful that we have family that's willing to step in).

The 3 friends reunited (sitting in the cockpit of one of the Ospreys that Mark flies)


Beth and Karen at the beach (we were trying to keep Beth away from the house where her sisters-in law were decorating for the surprise shower)


Beth at the shower. We enjoyed decorating baby clothes for her baby and also guessing children's books.


The beach


Amy and Karen enjoying the beach to celebrate our successful shower


Saying "good-bye" to the Newmans