Reunions

Reunions have been one of the themes of the last couple of weeks.

Reunion #1 was with the Johnsons- Nate and Rebekah. They lead our small group for a couple of years before Nate finished his doctorate and they moved to Minnesota. We had a little playdate in the park and tried for a group shot of the kids....



Just need to add in Levi

I don't know if you can see, but Bailey is holding onto Elijah on the left and Kate on the right.

But there goes Blake.

We tried to have Blake sit in Bailey's lap, but then Elijah and Kate took off.

And we're done.



Reunion #2 was with Patrick and Rose Hanks. They were also in the same small group as above, but also moved away : (. They are expecting a little one in July and we hosted a baby shower for her on their recent visit.

Reunion #3 was Brandon and Laura's wedding. Luke and Brandon (and all the other guys in the pictures below) met during their freshman year in the dorms at Texas A&M. We took Bailey with us on this weekend trip to meet everyone since they haven't seen her since she was 8 weeks old when we all met up in Chicago. It was a big trip for us- first time on an airplane for Bailey and first time we left Blake for more than a day. Both went well!!! In my memory this will definately be the trip of whys. Why are we up so early? Why do we have to walk through those machines? Why do we have to take off our shoes? Why do I have to put lion in the basket? Why can't we get on the plane right now? Why do we put our stuff up there? Why do we have to turn your phone off? Why do I have to leave the tray up? Why can I not stand up? Why can't I go potty right now? Why can't we drive in your car, mommy? Why do we have to sleep here? Oh, I think I could go on forever with the whys. I just need to keep reminding myself that it's just a stage. Anyways, here are some favorites from the trip.

Getting a ride because her legs got tired.

Daddy and B looking at the airplanes, while I tried to nap during a layover.

The rehersal dinner. We ate while watching a Duke baseball game.

Luke and the groom.

Walt, Luke, Brandon, Sean, and Mike.

We took a trip to the mall to do some top secret room decorating for the bride and groom. We were trying to keep Bailey occupied while we went into Spencers (which ain't what it used to be). Didn't need her asking questions in that store!

Fun times at the wedding. They had a costumes table for taking pictures and wearing.

Group Dress Up.

Bailey with Princess Laura. Bailey really had to show self-control to not follow her around and touch her.

I think the best part about these reunions is that although we don't get to see these people as often as we would like, as soon as we see them again we pick up right where we left off.