Hays Trip

Here it is, already almost July! When we got to travel to Hays for my college graduation in mid-May, I was ecstatic to have met miss Sophia Moeckel. Another opportunity presented itself for me to travel back to Hays. Dustin was taking 14 of his Nixa wrestlers to the FHSU wrestling camp from June 20-23. He needed another driver to transport four boys, so I happily volunteered! We left Father's Day morning around 9am and arrived in Hays, KS around 4:30pm. Ben and Lindsey graciously allowed me to stay with them during our stay in Hays. It was wonderful to catch up with Lindsey and all that had been going on in their lives.

Sophia has changed so much.. she's starting to smile and show her personality; although, Sophia has had a rough time with colic lately. I never have been around or taken care of a baby who had colic, boy did it open my eyes! I had Sophia a few times while Lindsey was busy and she's just cry and cry.. somewhat frustrating due to the fact she had just had a bottle and a new diaper. She would eventually calm down once she was put on her tummy on the floor. Most babies I've taken care of dislike 'tummy time' on the floor, but it seemed to soothe her.

Lindsey needed to get some things done at the house, so I took Sophia with me to visit Dustin and the guys at the wrestling camp. She slept nearly the whole time, but it allowed me to stop and see several of my friends including Abbie Wedel, the Melvin's and Dazx McLoughlin. When I moved out of Hays and got married, I didn't know how much I would get to see the friends I had in Hays, but I've been fortunate enough to see them twice already.

Anyway, here are some pictures of sweet Sophia.

Getting some loves from Daddy

and Mommy too!

So happy after our bath and lotion!
Sporting her adorable personalized PJ's..

Lindsey's way to transport both Sophia and the laundry up the stairs.. love it!