Avery's First Visit to NJ!!

On June 16th, Chad, Avery and I headed out for our long awaited trip to NJ. We left the house at 5:30 am for our 7:00 am flight. We are very lucky that Chad's company has a company shuttle which flies between Midland and Philadelphia. The company allows employees and their immediate family to take up to five trips a year on the plane if seats are available. Luckily the flight in rarely full and we were able to take advantage of this great perk for Avery's first plane ride.

Unlike commercial airlines the company policy requires that you must have a seat for infants. Since we do not have to pay for it this is just an added perk for us as we were able to just carry Avery on in her car seat and have her sit in that, rather than on our laps. Avery did amazing on the flight sleeping when we took off and landed. The other perk of the company plane is that it is the only direct flight back to the east coast from Midland.

We arrived in Philadelphia at 8:30 am and were at my parents house by 10:30. Both Papa Ernie and Grandma Carolyn were very excited to see Avery. We spent that night at their house before heading up to see Grandma Donna and Grandpa Billy on Thursday.

During our visit we went to watch Aunt Kelsy's softball game, introduced Avery to Hot Grill and had a party so everyone on the Holzer side of the family could meet Avery. Chad and I also got to go on our first date since Avery was born!!!

Our first family trip to Hot Grill

Yummy!!

Avery and Charlotte meeting for the first time.

On Fathers Day Chad and I went into Staten Island to attend a Staten Island Yankees game with Uncle Anthony, Aunt Debbie, Nicolette, Frankie, Ella, Papa Ernie and Grandma Carolyn. It was very hot but Avery did great. At the end of the game Nicolette even got to run around the bases! After the game we stopped by to introduce Avery to her Godmother (Aunt Donna) for the first time! Aunt Donna had been dying to meet Avery for 3 months and it was a great introduction.

Avery and Aunt Donna

Nicolette after running the bases

Avery's first baseball game!!

The next day Avery and I had to say goodbye to daddy as he had to go back to Michigan to work. Avery and I were lucky enough to get to stay in NJ for an extra 10 days. During that time Avery had a play date with Connor and Francesca and also Natalie, Hailey and Carly. We also had a party so that Avery could meet some of mommy's family and friends.

Mommy and Avery ready for the party

Francesca and Avery

Avery and I also spent two days at Uncle Anthony and Aunt Debbie's pool club. The first day we just hung out by the pool and Avery even went in the water!!! I got to spend some time in the big pool with Nicolette, Frankie and Ella thanks to Grandma Carolyn. Our second visit to the pool was to see Nicolette in her swim meet. Both Avery and I were very impressed with Nicolette's swimming skills!!! It was her first race and she came in second place.

Avery and Mommy in the Baby Pool

Ella and Avery

Avery in her cover up

Grandma Carolyn with all of her grand babies

Nikki after her awesome race!!

After Nicolette's swim meet we headed back to NJ and then to Philadelphia for our flight back to Midland. It was an amazing two weeks in NJ, but we were happy to see Daddy and Nutmeg when we got back!!!

"Auntie" Kristy Comes to Visit

It has been nine months since I last saw Kristy, which is nine months to long. Between Kristy starting a new job and my being pregnant neither one of us were able to make the trip to see one another. That was until last Thursday when Kristy came to Midland to visit Avery, Chad and I!! Avery and I were extremely excited to see "Auntie" Kristy and Kristy had been dying to meet Avery. Avery and I arrived at the airport a few minutes before Kristy's plane was scheduled to land. Unfortunately, Kristy's plane was about 10 minutes late, but as soon as we spotted her getting off the plane she ran over to see Avery through the security glass. She was so excited she kept talking to Avery through the glass and I had to keep telling her to come around so that we could really see her.

Once we got back to the house Kristy and Avery spent a little time getting to know one another before Avery went to bed. After that Kristy and I got to catch up. During Kristy's visit we went to the outlets, had brunch, watched the USA soccer game and even had a girls evening out sans Avery thanks to Chad. The best thing was all the time we spent catching up and enjoying each others company. Avery loved her Auntie Kristy!!

On Sunday we had to bring Kristy to the airport and say goodbye:O( I really hate that Kristy and I live so far apart and I cannot see her more often. Luckily we will not have to go 9 months between seeing each other again. I will be seeing Kristy in September and October. Unfortunately, Avery will not be traveling with me, but I am sure Auntie Kristy and Avery will see each other soon.