Our trip to Rochester

On Friday afternoon, we took our first trip with Abby to Rochester. She was way past due to meet her Nana (Joe's grandma). It was really special to introduce them for the first time.




We had a great time. We played for a while and then headed to dinner at Bill Gray's for some authentic Rochester burgers. (I am sure Abby will enjoy them one day just as much as her dad!) We had dinner with Nana, Uncle John and Rebekah. Abby loved Rebekah and kept smiling at her. In the morning, Rebekah played with Abby and took her for a walk around the neighborhood.


We didn't have much time in town. It would have been great to stay longer. Before we left though, we had to visit with some of our great friends that we don't get to see very often. So, we made a quick stop for lunch before getting on the road.

Our friends Nate and Emily just had their little girl, Olivia, at the end of March. Abby got to meet her new friend. They are going to be conference buddies! Fall retreat here we come!

Introducing Abby to John and Laura and their kiddos, Hayden and Hannah was surreal on many levels. Mainly because we often joke that if it wasn't for John and Laura, Joe and I might never have dated. They have been with us through the whole process. When Joe starting to like me, John and Laura gave him advice on how to pursue me. When Joe started pursuing me, Laura helped me work through whether or not I thought this would be a good idea. I still remember her exact words...."Jen, I feel it in my gut!" (She's good!) They were in our wedding. And now, we got to introduce Abby to her Aunt Laura and Uncle Johnny I.
And then there are Hayden and Hannah. I was just a student when they were both born. I babysat for Hayden when he was just a little guy and Hannah was born one month before Joe and I got married. We love them! More friends for Abby!

Hannah LOVES babies. When I was pregnant, she would come up to my stomach and talk to Abby. You can imagine how excited she was when we set her up on the couch with two babies at once.


Hayden meets Abby.... (seriously I used to watch him when he drank from a bottle and now he is meeting my little baby! Time flies!)