Janet’s Grandma Opal passed away on Wednesday, May 21. There was a visitation in Atlanta for her on Thursday, and then we all drove up to Sesser for her funeral and burial. The road trip was quite the undertaking for a coupla new parents and their six week old baby. We survived, and we actually did quite well, if I do say so muhself.

There were lots of firsts for Jonah. First road trip, first hotel (sorry if it was disappointing, pal), first funeral, first trip to Illinois, first time meeting Aunt Emily, first time meeting Maymie (Mary), first time being help by Grandpa Stu, first time meeting Erin and Kevin, first visit to his Grandma Susan’s grave, first time meeting Alex and Heather, and first time sleeping SEVEN hours straight! That last one only happened once, but we were SUPER grateful for it!

Here are some pics from the adventure:

Here’s Jonah with sweet Debbie Greene at the funeral.

Janet, Emily, and Mary next to some giant farm equipment belonging to Cousin Bill.

Janet and Jonah’s in the car, driving by the family farm land.

Aunt Emily lovingly inspects Mr. Baby up close.

Uncle Steve gazes lovingly at Jonah while Aunt Emily looks so impressed with his cuteness and my photography skills. (??)

Cousins Kyle & (Uncle) Andy at the better restaurant at Rend Lake.

With Maymie.

With Aunt Kay and Uncle Bill.

Visiting Grandma Susan’s grave. We wish she was here with us so much.

Meeting Erin and Kevin for the first time! Look at his sweet face!

Having a bottle with Grandpa Stu while Mama and Mommy are on a date!

With Alex in Nashville.

It was a jam-packed trip. We spent a LOT of time in the car, but we got to see some good people and enjoy some sunshine. All-in-all: it was a good trip.