New York

We originally had a 7:15 pm flight from NC to NY, but decided to go on standby for the 6:23 am flight...that's why we look so out of sorts. We all had to get up at 5 and eat, pack the car, and make it through the airport. Luckily we got on the early flight and had a whole extra day to spend with the family.

Things to note for next flight: Anna needs a boarding pass.

We got to see all sorts of family while in NY. We stayed at Greg's parents house each evening and then drove all over the island each day. Thursday and Friday we just hung out in St.James and had some much needed relaxing time. On Friday evening we had a delicious BBQ at Aunt Anny & Uncle Bobby's house where we got to spend time with the whole Bishop family and Grandpa. Cousin Bryan came all the way from Florida to visit with Anna, what a treat!

On Saturday we headed out east for my cousins graduation party from HS. In the am we visited with the Both family and even got to see cousin Casey. Aunt Lynne and Uncle Jim also came down from Buffalo to see Anna and visit with family. At the graduation party Anna got to meet the Lemmen family and see her GGma and GGpop again.

Sunday was super busy! We headed out eat again for church and met more friends and family. She was a hit! Sunday evening we had another bash at Nanny and Nonny's house where Anna met Nonny's family for the first time. What an eventful day, and she still made it to bed on time!

Monday and Tuesday we did some more relaxing and visited with some of Daddy's friends.

Here are some family photos from the trip....

Nanny giving Anna her night-night bottle

Pop, Aunt Lynne & Uncle Kev trying to pose for a pic

Anna & Grandpa (her Great-grandpa)


Anna & Auntie--Kay

Not pictured: Anna getting her night-night books read by Nonny, Auntie-Kay & Matt, bathed by Aunt Anny, Nanny & Auntie-Kay, & many other events (Mama just couldn't keep up!)

Overall, it was a great first plane trip to NY. We're happy to be back at home and start enjoying our summer vacation together.