Fort Wayne Trip

Today I got home from my first trip away in two and half years! I had a WONDERFUL time visiting my sister and her kids in Fort Wayne. It felt SO nice to go somewhere and by myself! The drive both ways was beautiful- i love the Midwest in the fall! Heather has a very welcoming and beautiful home! When I got in their guest room she had a cute little basket to "welcome" me - it had cute little Bath & Body Works set, a fun mug & tea and cozy socks-so thoughtful! When I was there the kids had school and Eric worked & had to coach so I got lots of sister time.  I had a really great time and am SO thankful everything with my RA and Addison's stayed under control so I could enjoy my time there.  I did learn that traveling & being away with RA can be challenging - I will write more on my thoughts on traveling later- for now enjoy some of the pictures of time away!

Me and my older sister Heather

Due to the fact that I am not on as many meds and certain meds anymore I got the ok right before I left to have wine! So Heather got some great wine for use to enjoy at night while we hung out and watched Dancing with the Stars and other TV shows at night!

On Tuesday I called it "Mandy and heathers day of fun" It was such a nice day out we went out to lunch and sat outside in the sun! Then Heather treated me to No Chip Manicure - we got pretty fall colors (picture doesn't do it justice). After our manicures we went to hobby lobby because it was right next door and I couldn't resists, plus we were planning on crafting later. Heather works at bakery and makes Ice Cream Cakes, so she took me to her store and I met her friend Suzy and got to get a yummy cupcake-her store is SO cute! After visiting her store we went to Starbucks then picked up Abby and Jake from school. Then we headed home where she made our grandma wickwares -yummy apple crisp...it was great day

Abby had half a day on Wednesday and had her friend sleep over.  We had gotten fabric at hobby lobby so I made them matching satin flowers. The girls also collected leaves so Heather and I could wax them and make her a leaf garland as well.

Abby and I being silly on the ipad. I had lots of fun with Abby this trip as well. She was home every day after school and had a half day as well one day. We did lots of giggling, played barbies, watched movie and I helped her with some of her homework. 

Haley and I tried to take a nice picture together but she couldn't stop laughing! We had fun at night talking. On Wednesday we spent the afternoon braiding hair, playing on pinterest and watching Friday Nigh Lights. We talked high school and how at times in life its so much better to laugh and things then cry :)

my nieces! My nephew Jake was "too cool" to get in any pictures and was very busy keeping up with social life, as most 14 year old freshman boys are. It was great to see Jake as well-hes gotten so tall!

This is Simon. He is such a fluffy, fun and snugly dog. We bonded.

Driving home after a great trip!!