The Jersey Shore

A couple of weekends ago, we went to the Jersey Shore to visit our Duke friends, James and Kristin Chambers.  James was on Peter's team the first year at Duke.  Kristin and I randomly met on a walk with other Duke wives and quickly made the connection that our husbands knew each other.  We became fast friends and I was so thankful for her friendship during our time at Duke....and SO thankful we've continued our friendship since graduation.  She is one of the sweetest, most intentional woman I know. 

 

 We had the best time catching up and seeing a new part of the country that Peter and I had never been before.  Kristin's parents remodeled their beach house and they graciously let us stay at their place in Longport, NJ (thank you AGAIN, Hank and Geri!).  Henry was in the best mood and really gave a good impression to the Chambers and Kristin's parents. :)

 We actually came up with the name "Henry" because Kristin's dad and brother are named Henry.  I heard Kristin talk about the "Henry's" in her family over the 2 years at Duke and loved the name.  When Peter and I were coming up with names, I brought up Henry and we both agreed on the name fairly quickly.  It was great to introduce Henry to Henry.  :)

Henry even loved on Kristin's grandmom....you could just see the joy in her face whenever she held him.  :)

Saturday night, Kristin's parents graciously watched Henry so the four of us could go out.  It was so sweet of them and SO nice to go out.  It was Peter and I's first time out in awhile and we took advantage of it.  The four of us went for a nice dinner and even drove over to Atlantic City for a little bit.  Thank you Hank and Geri for the date night! 

James and Kristin - thank you for a WONDERFUL weekend...can't wait for the next visit.  We miss you already!