Holly came to visit...

We had quite the surprise over a week ago.  My sister Holly was in Baltimore for a wedding and since she was on the East Coast, she asked if she could stay the week (um...yes, please!).  She changed her return flight to go out of Raleigh and I picked her up in Baltimore.  I was a little worried about the hurricane coming through, but by Sunday it had pretty much cleared out and we just saw its remnants.  

During the week, we had a great time doing a whole lot of nothing.  She helped me run some errands, went grocery shopping, and kept me company while Peter was working....everything that takes so much longer to do these days and is so much more helpful with another person.  I've really been trying to not get intimidated in going out and tackling everyday things, but they are more "events" these days, rather than just quick trips. 

Of course she also loved on Henry...

She helped with a couple bath times...Henry LOVES baths.  He started doing more kicking and splashing while she was there.  Now he doesn't like getting out of the bath...and just screams when it's over.  :( 

  And of course she couldn't get enough of those cheeks.  I have to admit... I can't count how many times I kiss those cheeks everyday.  :)


Hols, thanks for coming.  Miss you already.

Boston...

For the last few years, Peter and I have traveled to Boston to meet up with Peter's parents and brother's family on Labor Day weekend.  We go to the PGA Tour Deutsche Bank Championship and take in the sights of Boston.  It is admittedly Peter's favorite weekend of the year.  He is like a kid in a candy shop seeing all the golfers and experiencing things up close.  But we also love spending time with the family.

My niece, Mia, lives in Chicago and I don't get to see her very often.  She's my little buddy... :)

Grandma loved spending time with her grandbabies...and Henry loved spending time with her, too.

Can't wait to spend some more time with the WHOLE Von Tobel family in October.  :)

First plane flight...

Henry took his first plane flight Labor Day weekend.  Can't lie that we were a little nervous about how things were going to go.  I usually pride myself at how light I can travel...but I can't boast that any longer.  With the car seat, stroller, diaper bag...there is lot more involved with traveling these days.  Henry did amazing - cried a bit while we were taking off, but slept the rest of the way.  He's getting HEAVY these days and my arm and leg definitely fell asleep, but was happy to have a sleeping child.

More to come about our trip to Boston...

What I love...

 is seeing my two men hanging out.  That will never get old....

Although sometimes Peter clearly doesn't want his picture taken.   :)

Skype...

I'd much rather see a person "in person."  Everyone would probably say that, but I feel much more natural when I'm sitting down with someone over coffee or a meal.  Since having Henry, our distance from family has become even more pronounced and I've hated it.  Skype has been a life-saver and we've been able to have many visits with family and friends.  Can't say it is Peter or I they are wanting to see these days....Henry's been the main attraction.  :)

  Although Henry's not always up for talking and we have to encourage him a bit...

Future Buddies...

A few weeks back, when I was in Indiana, I got to spend a few hours with my college friend and roommate, Lindsay.  Lindsay just had a little boy, Jesse, and has a 2 year old, Asher.  We had such a great time catching up and I loved watching Asher - imagining what Henry will be up to when he's 2 years old. 

What's so funny about this picture is that Henry was the one that was throwing a huge tantrum just moments before...he's as stoic as can be and Jesse is the one who didn't want his picture taken.  Can't wait for them to hang out together in a few years.  :)

Miss you Linds...

Thumb Sucker...

Henry has recently found his thumb.  Sometimes we think that he's sucking a couple of his fingers, but every once in awhile, he finds his thumb.  Don't know how I feel about this yet, but it's cute to see him try and figure it out.  :)