Philly Trip Vol. 1

This adventure was Alexi's first road trip, and she did great. On the way out there we stopped at Gravity Hill. That's right, 1 day before she turned 6 months old, Alexi defied gravity and rolled uphill from the safety of her car seat! It was mind boggling! After that insanity, we got back on the road.

Alexi really did do a great job in the car, mommy sat in the 3rd row so she could see her the whole trip and play with her when she needed. (We had Uncle Ken and his girlfriend Crista with us so it was a full car for sure.) Alexi fussed a grand total of 0 times. She really is so easy on us.

Finally we arrived...in Atlantic City. Our first stop (aside from the amazing Gravity Hill) was our pool and spa convention there. Many of you may not know it yet, but Alexi already has a job. She works for The Pool and Spa Place in Bethel Park, PA. That's our family business, and the Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show is one of the conventions we attend to see what's new, and discuss some things with the companies that make and distribute our products.

Alexi spent the show in her Ultrasoft Carrier by Chicco. This was her first all day event in the carrier and she loved it! Not only could she look up and see mommy's face whenever she wanted, but she was getting in some head control work too. We did make sure to take her out from time to time, to really get to enjoy the show. She had fun playin' in all the exhibits (especially the Bobcat one.)

Throughout the day Alexi met a bunch of people. Every single one of them had great things to say to her, and not one mentioned Down Syndrome. In wanting to spread our message, I almost wanted to just tell people that she has DS, so they can see, that this lovable adorable baby they were playing with has DS, and that's ok. But, we decided to just let it go, and not push, our time will come when people will be able to notice it on their own, and that's when we will discuss it with anyone and everyone who wants to know more. She got so much love at the show and was talking up a storm! From walking around staring at mommy, to meeting all these new people, she just couldn't help but sing and talk all day long.

After "working" so hard for 2 days at the show, we did a little sight seeing in Atlantic City. We ate lunch at Evo, a nice little place near The Pier Shops, then took a stroll onto the beach, Alexi's first time on the beach was in Jersey, in January!

Once we finished our little beach visit, we went to the Pier shops and walked around (mainly because Uncle Ken forgot his belt and had to buy one.) Alexi's favorite store was the candy store where not only was there lots and lots of bright fun colors, but they had music playing loud, and she loves music.




This was only the beginning of our trip, so there's more to come!








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