We went on vacation to Duck, NC and had a lot of fun. The entire week the temps were highs in the 90s and very sunny. Charlotte got to experience the beach and watch her immediate and extended family drink tons of beers. We returned to lovely Charlottesville just in time for a huge storm and loss of power. That was great as the movers came and packed us by candle light until 10pm in 80 degree heat without any A.C. Overnight we had power return to us but the majority of Charlottesville remained without electricity.
The next day both grandparents were down to go to my graduation at the Rotunda. Charlotte came out and got to meet all my co-residents and attendings and she behaved pretty good. That day the movers also finished packing up all our stuff about an hour before the graduation started. The next morning we left for Erie, PA in 4 different cars. My parents left first and got a speeding ticket outside of Pittsburgh. I left second with Gizmo and Izzy (clearly I drew the short straw). Carissa, Jackie and Charlotte were next and Doug drove the van up packed to the gills.
The new house is great so far. It is unbelievable how big it is after our apartment in Charlottesville and our shoebox in Philly. I cannot get over how much space we have. We have met a ton of neighbors who all seem very nice. The second night we were in town a huge storm hit which we found out the next day was a tornado on the Penninsula and also in Conneaut, Ohio.
On a great note, Charlotte has turned 2 months old. She is growing every day and is quickly growing into her ginormous head. She has been eating and pooping like a champ, and seems to enjoy her walks around our new neighborhood. I will put in a ton of pictures and videos to catch everyone up to speed. We hope everyone is doing well and will have a happy 4th of July.
-E
Warning to all Erie drivers: Wear your seatbelts. The roads are NO LONGER SAFE!
Baby Charlotte meeting Amy and Suzy
Graduation at the Rotunda
Here I am carrying my beautiful bride across the threshold to the new house
Cariss and I got in our fancy clothes for graduation
The whole family enjoying some Hooters goodness.
Don't worry we brought Charlotte too, you can tell by the horror on her face that she's having a good time.
Rosie partied so hard she passed out on Nana
Five minutes earlier she had just finished her 3rd bottle straight. We kept telling her to slow down but she demanded that we stayed out of her business.
Even I got into the sling fun with Charlotte
Carissa and Charlotte looking great at the Outer Banks with the new baby sling..thanks woot.
The whole family with Papa Ed in the background
Uncle Dave and Aunt Lorie down on vacation in front of our house. Clearly Dave was holding that bud light lime for my mother.
Rosie Posey trying out the sling.
Life is so tough for babies. Charlotte was not nearly as interested in World Cup Soccer as her dad.