top: c/o riffraff (get 10% off with code KATIEDIDWHAT)
shorts: american eagle
Well, we’re back home from our whirlwind getaway a.k.a. Baby’s First Road Trip. It was such a great time and Sam was an angel baby, as usual! Can I just start off by saying that the kindness of strangers just blows me away, time and time again. We stayed at the San Jose Marriott, and upon check in, the front desk lady (her name was Sandy and she was amaaaazing) took a liking to our Sam (I mean, how could you not, right?) and upgraded our room to a suite, stating that she’s a mom herself and knows how much room those babies (and all of their subsequent things) take up! ;) Soooo that was a good start to our trip. The perks of parenthood, right? Our room had the most gorgeous view of downtown San Jose, and our evening activity of choice was just sitting in front of the window watching the airplanes coming in over the buildings.
We were there for the BlogHer conference, which was our first blogging conference, and as such neither of us really knew what to expect. It was fun perusing the expo hall and meeting up with some rad ladies, but it’s definitely not as HUGE as I thought it would be? I’m excited for some of the people I met and relationships I built while there, though, and am looking forward to things to come! :) One thing I found really strange was that the closing party was sponsored by… drumroll pleeeeease…. McDonald’s! They were literally giving out happy meals. With burgers, chicken nuggets and fries. Hm. Seriously? Way to keep it classy. Not impressed by that, at all. Good thing I brought my healthy snacks, huh? ;) (I have a whole post coming up Thursday on staying healthy while traveling- be sure to come back for that!)
boots: target (similar here)
sunglasses: c/o windsor
wrap: solly baby
moccs: c/o stitches and soles (use code SAM10 for 10% off!)
Oh, and rookie mistake on our part, we ran out of wipes on the last day. This is where more stranger kindness came in, as Zack tweeted an S.O.S. kind of tweet, mostly just being silly and poking fun at ourselves, but at which a sweet woman replied “I’m a local and on my way to the store now before heading to the conference. Meet me there and I’ll have wipes for you!” So that happened. And she refused to let us pay her. So, kind woman, if you are reading, you are heaven sent! Our literal angel on earth! And we really cannot thank you enough. It’s one of those restoring-your-faith-in-humanity moments, you know? Also, she didn’t just get us a little travel pack, oh no, she bought a jumbo 200-pack of baby wipes. Bless. Her. Heart.
We ran into a few amazing bloggers whom we love- but honestly there weren’t many there I knew or had heard of, which really wasn’t surprising to me, but just something I noticed. I write for a website, Savvy Sassy Moms, and I got to meet my awesome SSM ladies which was such a dream! It literally just felt like we were all family. There was lots of squealing and hugging and pictures that happened. I’m also going to be contributing to mom.me very soon and was able to meet a couple of great ladies from that website as well. While not part of the conference, those two meetings were worth the trip right there! We also ran into the lovely Gigi, who is awesome, and her friend Whitney– also super sweet! Of course, we didn’t take a photo, because ummmm new mom brain? Yes, that is my excuse. Also, have you heard that traveling with a baby is like totally exhausting? Because, well, it is. Totally fun, but totallyyyyy exhausting. So there’s that.
bikini bottoms: maaji c/o the orchid boutique
Oh, and the nerds in us just had to stop by Silicon Valley and take pictures at Google. I mean, duh.
Phew! Baby’s first trip was a success! I’m already dreaming about the next one… Any suggestions? ;)
xo
Must’ve been hectic work bringing baby to the conference!
It was pretty hectic, but fun! And my husband’s parents came for one night, so that was really nice of them- it gave us a break for a few hours so we could be baby-free! :)
xo
The McDonalds thing is definitely odd!! Sounds like you met some cool people though. Love the picture of your sweet boy in that big bed – too cute!
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I definitely met some awesome people! But yeah, I was really disappointed with the McDonald’s thing. And yeah, the big bed/tiny baby picture is my fave! hehe :)
xo
Umm that dress is adorable. I like need it. ASAP.
Right?! Get ittttt. Too bad it’s not part of the Anniversary Sale, though!
xo
I love when total strangers are just the kindest. I mean, that lady could have totally have pretended that she didn’t even see that tweet, but the fact that she went out of her way, that’s just the sweetest! But ugh, Mcdonalds? What’s with that lol? So happy you guys had a good time :)
EXACTLY! I was literally blown away by her kindness!!! Ugh, sometimes people are just so great. :) Yeah, the McDonalds thing was so lame! Like, really?! Way to keep it classy haha
xo
It looks like y’all had a great time! You look adorable as always, and I am dying over little Sam! It’s crazy how fast they grow up, isn’t it? He is a doll. I can’t wait to read your post on Thursday because we travel a lot and I do have a hard time staying motivated while on the road.
Aw thanks girly! :) And yeah, I’m having lots of fun writing the post for thursday! Hopefully it’ll be helpful!
xo
Hooray for a good baby and a good trip. And that is so nice of that woman for getting the wipes for you. People really can surprise you in the best ways :)
Amen to that!! She was the sweetest lady ever!
xo
That is SO nice of that lady to get you wipes! Seriously- totally restores your faith in humanity. Glad you guys had a great time! I heard about mcd’s sponsoring that last party… so weiiiiird.
It was a blast! Tiring, but so fun! :) And yeah, the McD’s thing was just weird. haha We stayed for like 10 minutes are were like, yeeeeeah no. lol
xo
Glad Sam’s first trip was a success! Your next stop? TX! We have a comfy guest room and a baby buddy for Sam ready and waiting ;) !!
YESSSS! That would be so fun!! :)
xo
I can’t get over how stinkin cute your little family is! :) I love that outfit pic too. Those shoes are adorable!
xo Erin
http://www.winkandatwirl.com
Aww you’re so sweet! Thanks girly :)
xo
Looks like y’all had an amazing time! I would love to go to a blogger conference someday. Y’all make traveling with a baby look easy ;)
Aww thanks girl Sam made it pretty easy! :)
xo
Look at that sweet little babe all snug as a bug in a rug!!!!!! He looks so itty bitty and then looks so grown up in the chair! Don’t you hate that….ok, get back in the bed!!!
xo,
Nicole
http://www.homewiththehoovers.com
Hahaha YES it’s crazy how big he looks sometimes, but other times so so teeny tiny! :)
xo
I love that solly wrap because it is so cute it looks like part of your dress!
That’s exactly why I love it too! I’m all about blending in the baby stuff as much as I can! :)
xo
Girl, what the heck is my excuse for not saying LETS TAKE A PHOTO?!?!?!?!?!??!?!! I am not a new mom…. Can I just say, ‘Not a Mom’ Brain??? Is that a thing? LOL!
I am so pumped that I ran into you and Zack though!!! Out of everyone I knew who would be there, I really wanted to run into you two! Hopefully we will meet again in the near future and get the opportunity to actually take a pic… or 5 billion! :D
RIGHT?!?! It’s okay, next time there will be a full-blown photo shoot, for sure! ha! :)
xo
Hooray for kind people!! But, McDonald’s?! Seriously, who planned that?? I’m excited to read your post on staying healthy while traveling!
Yeah, the McD’s party was just really strange! Definitely not what I would have planned, that’s for sure!
xo
YAY for baby’s first road trip success! I’m so happy for you guys. :) Glad the trip went so well, and I love hearing your stories about how kind and generous people are…that’s so encouraging to read! xoxo
It really does restore your faith in humanity when people- complete strangers!- are so kind! :)
xo
You look wonderful for just having had a baby so recently! Seriously, that weight is perfect on you (that’s really weird to have just typed out, but hopefully you can overlook the awkwardness haha). I had my first baby (our daughter, Tenley) not quite a year ago and now I’m pregnant with baby#2! So excited that they’ll be a year and half apart! The only trouble is I decided I may as well wait to workout until I’m done having kids or until I take a break (I want 7;) but fortunately I’m really small (height-wise, etc) so being out of shape hasn’t been much of an issue. It kind of sucks though that ALL of my muscle is gone. Seriously, that cannot be an exaggeration because my weight is so low (despite the small amount gained for baby#2) that I must be all skin and bones! Gah! Wish I could enjoy working out. I’m just super busy (and okay, lazy) and I lack motivation big time.
Anyway, you’re a gorgeous momma and a champion for handling traveling with a baby so well. It can be exhausting. Wait until you fly with a baby (it’s so much easier when they are really little though!) My daughter will have flown 8 times in one year (and she’s just about one haha). Crazy.
Aw you’re so sweet!! :) Thanks girly! Congrats on baby #2! So exciting! I think babies are for sure worth losing some of your tone! There’ll be time to tone up after the babies! As for muscle, heck, just lifting the baby has kept my arms toned- it’s a workout in itself!! I’ve never flown with him yet, but I’ve heard it is easier the younger they are! May have to book a trip to Hawaii or something, just to test that out. ;)
xo
Ummmm yep…totally took pics at Google a few years back too. Bonus I also had a Google shirt made for the occasion. #nerd
YES that is so awesome that you made a shirt for it too! I love it!
xo
Oh I love that picture of him all buddled up in the bed by himself!!! So cute! :)
That outfit with the skirt – SO SO CUTE. I adore it!
And, yeah, the McDonald’s is totally not classy. Wish I lived near so I could meet you!!
Glad to hear Sam’s first trip was a success! That picture of him in the bed is adorable!
That picture of Sam in the HUGE bed is amazing. He looks SO tiny!
Sounds like you had a good time! Thanks for sharing your experience!