Scotland 2014, The Things I'll Remember Most...

I was both ecstatic and nervous for our

first trip to Scotland with a little one.

I was most nervous for the flight part..

you know, changing diapers - oh my gosh

what if she has a melt down, who's going to

hold the winning ticket to sit next to us?

 

But, it actually was not...that...bad.

We sat next to a really nice college girl who was on

her way to Rome for her spring break on the way there.

She was gaga for Piper.  What a relief.

And the bathroom/ diaper changing situation - 

totally not a big deal either.

However, I have to say I did have to throw

away some of Piper's clothes on the way there

and on the way home.  Traveling can really 

mess up a baby's system.

And I learned the hard way 

that it's not a bad idea to pack an extra outfit 

for yourself.

Here's the things I'll remember most:

Daffodils.

Everywhere.

  Yellow, cheery daffodils-

everywhere.

These were the best to see after leaving

a very brown Chicago behind.

Bucks runs.  

But, in Scotland (well, Aberdeen anyway)

the restroom keys are

like the keys you see in Harry Potter.

How cool is that?

The coolest playgrounds ever.

We need giant cobweb shaped swings here.

Dancing to Elvis with the grandparents.

It just melted my heart.  How adorable are they?

 

Snow White costumes - courtesy of Gramma Nona.

The Cove.

and garden centers.  

Gramma Nona has a garden center radar, 

which is a really valuable tool.

 

 

..and Grandpa calling Pipes "flower"

any chance he got :o)