Road trip to Sacramento

My uncle who lives in Sacramento just retired and planned a celebratory pig roast. Most of my mom's family was going. I was pretty skeptical whether or not the kids and I should go. Kendall has been super fussy recently. She cries at the top of her lungs and we are hard pressed to find anything (nursing, pacifier, swaddling, bouncing, etc.) that works to soothe her. The thought of driving to Sacramento with her frightened me. At the same time, I really wanted to see my family and get another chance to see Val before she delivers her baby. I decided to go and we set off on a potentially very long car ride. To my surprise, Kendall was awesome in the car! We went with my parents and I sat in the back with the kids. Daniel did great during the trip too. He was fascinated to see all the different semis and construction vehicles on the road.
We stayed in a hotel in Sacramento which was a first for Daniel. Daniel loved the hotel and the glass elevator was Daniel's highlight of the trip. As usual, even though I had my camera I didn't end up taking any photos so I stole the ones below from Val.

Roast pig!

Daniel enjoyed himself at the party but it made it clear he was eager to return to the hotel.

Auntie Mary took over baby soothing duties so I could relax and have a beer or two.

Uncle Randy (taking a break from roasting the pig) with my Mom.

Sisters!

Daniel and my Dad.

Kendall loves relaxing against Val's baby bump.

Daniel and Jeff in unplanned matching outfits.