Last week we took our first trip as a family of four. I’m still exhausted and think I need a vacation to recover. 😉 I got so many questions about traveling with two kids. I am by no means an expert, but there were a few things that were very helpful. I want to share my must haves when traveling with a toddler and an infant.

First off, we stayed in a hotel but the rooms were all suites. We had a bedroom that was separate from the living room/kitchen. Wilder slept in our room and Crosby slept in the living room. If we didn’t have the separation I don’t know what we would have done… it would have been A LOT more challenging.

White noise machine – We brought two for this trip. One went next to Crosby’s bed while she slept and one went under Wilder’s. They use them at home too and are very used to them. Also helpful for sleeping in hotels with the noise outside/across the walls/etc.

Travel Cribs or Pack n’ Plays:

We brought two since Crosby still sleeps in a crib at home. Crosby slept in this one from Babybjorn. It’s a pretty standard travel crib that’s easy to assemble and comfortable for her to sleep in.

Wilder slept in this one from Guava Family. We’ve used it since Crosby was an infant and love it because it works as a bassinet for a baby and then converts into a more standard pack n’ play as they get older. If you only buy one pack n’ play, get this one.

Other baby gear we brought with us that are great for travel:

Babybjorn bouncer – folds up easy to travel with.

DockATot – great for on the go, they also make a travel bag for it.

Babybjorn carrier – the best one I’ve tried for the infant phase.

Wine – kidding, but not really.

Good luck! XO

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After our day of wine tasting last Thursday we checked in to our hotel to freshen up before the wedding weekend events officially kicked off. I was packed pretty lightly for this trip, fitting everything into a carry on. But I still managed to bring two options for the Thursday night welcome dinner. This striped midi dress was the option I didn’t end up wearing because it was just too hot.

And since I didn’t wear this dress I didn’t wear this clutch either. Luckily we photographed this look since the clutch took up a lot of valuable room in my suitcase! Note to self, a large bamboo clutch isn’t the best thing to pack when you’re trying to save space.

I know it’s been a long hot summer across the country… and California is really experiencing the heat. It’s been in the 80’s and humid at home so I was prepared for more of that. It was nearly 100 each day up there with really equally humidity. I really tried to make this dress work… I thought if my hair was up it might help, but I was still too hot. Thankfully I packed a lighter weight romper to wear to the welcome dinner. Although, since I packed so lightly I ended up wearing it again the next day for more wine tasting, so get ready to see it on here next week.

We stayed at the Calistoga Motor Lodge, which is where these photos were taken. The location was really great for us for the weekend and the hotel was really cool. We had a suite that had an attached sitting room and it was nice to have the extra space. The pool area was really cute, but I wish we’d had more time to lounge and check out the spa.

sunglasses, dress c/o, clutch, shoes c/o

I love nothing more than a trip to the desert so when Jeff had a work conference come up, Crosby and I jumped at the chance to tag along and check out a new (to us) boutique hotel.

Are you guys sick of these snow photos yet? I have more but I’m not sure if I should post them cause I know we’re all ready for spring. But anyway, look at this snow baby. She was so cute in her snowsuit and the stillest she’s been since she was a newborn.

We just spent a fun winter-y weekend in Big Bear with friends. All last week the forecast called for lots of snow so we frantically pulled out our warmest clothes and even ordered chains for the car. Well mother nature had slightly different plans. While it wasn’t quite blizzard conditions we arrived to a teeny bit of snow and got about an inch Saturday night. Just enough to make a bunch of Orange County kids happy… and not too much that we froze.

Summer is winding down but we’re still trying to make the most of it. I actually haven’t talked about this very much the blog, but I’m going back to work (part-time) in just a couple of weeks, so I’m really trying to squeeze in every last bit of fun and family time.