Pilot Mountain

We were able take a drive up to Pilot Mountain and back yesterday. It was so nice. The leaves are pretty much at their most colorful right now, so we were very lucky. Dan and I had a good time talking and looking around while Elena played contently in the back seat. I was really grateful to be able to do something as a family. We didn't go on any hikes or anything, but it was fun.
This picture was taken of cutie Elena just a few minutes before she threw up all over herself. Fortunately, we were almost home by the time she got sick. When we got to the house she played in the bath, enjoyed her dinner, and slept like a baby. I think she just got carsick. She has only ever gotten sick in the car (3 times), so I guess she inherited her mom's motion sickness. Pobrecita!
It's just one more reason for us to drive to my parent's (for Thanksgiving) while she is asleep and one more thing for me to worry about when we fly to Utah for Christmas. It's too bad she won't be able to face forward when she turns 1. That might have helped. She only weighs 15 1/2 pounds, not even close to the required 20.
Anyway: except for the ending, I think we all had a good time.