Olivia Goes To Austria

Livi's very first trip was to Salzburg. I find it fitting since that is where I began my pregnancy with her. Although she was technically "conceived" (via Petri dish) in Atlanta, it is Austria where we began the whole process to begin with. And what a process it was! I would do it 10 times over and more because honestly, Olivia is the best thing that has ever happened to me (us). But that isn't what this post is about. ;)

In Salzburg, we visited with many of our sweet friends. I couldn't wait to introduce them to Olivia. I left when I was only a few months pregnant with her so it was wonderful to finally introduce them. We had a lovely girl's dinner. It was so great to catch up with these sweet girls. Boy do I miss them!!

Most of our time in Salzburg was spent walking around town and meeting with friends. We had several lovely lunches and a few nice strolls around the city and market. We even went to the pool one day. The weather was amazing! I am pretty sure they stole our Atlanta summer. Olivia went to Augustiner biergarten and of course we couldn't leave without having a taste of my favorite gelato. Olivia had a little taste too... oops! (of the gelato that is!) ;) It was a fantastic trip!!

It was such a great feeling to bring her back to her roots. I am looking forward to the day when she is older and I can actually show her around. I am sure that day will be here before I know it, which is crazy.

I have and always will hold a special place in my heart for Austria. It is where we lived when Jason and I got married and started our life together. And it is where Olivia's life began. Not only is Austria one of the most beautiful countries we've been to and had the pleasure of living in, it has some of the most amazing people who I am blessed to say are my friends and it holds some of my most treasured memories. It is beautiful inside and out. And, as always, I can't wait to go back- whenever that may be.

xx

My Sweet Little Travel Buddy

I know I am behind on my posts so don't you fret, I'll catch up soon. Since my last post we have made it to Salzburg, Ohio and we are now in Singapore. Olivia has been an amazing little travel buddy. On our way to Salzburg, she slept 8 out of the 9 1/2 hours and was a dream. On our way off the flight people asked us if we had a baby with us the whole time (I wanted to say, "No, we didn't. She just met us here now.") ;) On the way back, we were in business class and everyone around us complimented us on how wonderful she was. We are very lucky! I'm not sure what we would do if she wasn't a good traveler. I guess just suck it up.

The trips to Ohio and Singapore went very well to. Obviously the shorter the flight the better since that means less feedings and diaper changes. I am not sure how people travel with infants such long distances alone. I couldn't have done it without Jason and I am dreading the day when I will have to (because I know that day will come). How do people use the toilet with a baby in that small little restroom? How do you eat if you don't have an empty seat next to you and no one to switch with you? I am sure I will figure this out but for now I will just count my blessings that Jason was with me and that we had empty seats next to us for the carseat on each of the flights. 

On our way to Singapore we did have a slight hiccup. My beloved Maxi Cosi stroller was heavily damaged on the Atlanta to Tokyo leg of our journey. When we arrived in Tokyo, we couldn't use the stroller and had to file a claim through Delta (and walk all through the airport carrying my little chunk). When we arrived in Singapore, however, the stroller was a bit more straight (not sure if someone fixed it or if it popped back into place) but was still noticeably damaged but usable. The stroller is now being assessed by a Delta representative so yesterday we had to make do without, which is very difficult when you don't have a vehicle. Hopefully we will get it back soon or get a new one. I don't think I could get by without one for the month we are here. But I'll keep you posted on that. 

Our visits to both Salzburg and Ohio were amazing. It was so great to see my lovely friends and family!! I will make sure to post about them this coming week. I will have plenty of free time because Jason leaves for Australia Tuesday through Thursday so baby girl and I are on our own. We'll have plenty of time to explore and blog. :)

For now, here are some pics of my sweet little travel buddy!!