First Roanoke Visit!

We took Bauer to Roanoke for the first time last weekend. We really wanted him to meet my half of the family, especially my mom (grandma) who is very sick these days. Since we weren't going to make it to Roanoke until Christmas, we wanted to make a quick trip up there for everyone to meet him.

Friday after Lee got off work, we made the 5 hour drive to Roanoke to my dad's house. We were greeted happily as they took the baby and then went in the house and left us to unload the car. No hugs..just wanted to see Bauer! HAHA I guess I better get used to that :) Dad ordered Chinese food for dinner and we patiently awaited the arrival of our wonderful friends, Nick and Shaylynn Grant. They currently live in Louisville, Kentucky but just happened to be in town the same weekend so it worked out perfectly! We were so happy to see them and I think they were equally as happy to meet Bauer for the first time! There little one, Briggsley couldn't make it because she had a stuffy nose and a cough but maybe NEXT time Bauer will get to meet his future prom date :)

On Saturday we woke up and drove to Mom's house. Most of the family was there. As soon as we brought him in, Grandaddy immediately took him out of his carseat and laid him in my Mom's arms. I've never seen a more peaceful baby. He was so happy and comfortable in her arms. We even recorded his FIRST smile in a picture when she was holding him! It was a perfect moment. She held him for a long time. Bauer also got to meet Aunt Jan, Uncle Ross and cousins, Troy and Andie! Everyone got their turn, but we could tell that Bauer was happiest when his great grandmother was holding him :) While there, Lee, dad, Andie and I took a long walk through the woods..the same walk I used to take with my dad. It was a perfect day for a nature walk. After a happy meeting at Mom's we headed over to Grandma Pat and Grandpa Frankie's house. Bauer got to meet TWO MORE great grandparents! They also got a kick out of holding him! We ordered pizza and enjoyed each other's company before heading back to Dad's house exhausted. Dad and I watched a scary movie together (since we're the only ones we know that will watch scary movies!!) and then Lee and I went straight to bed!

The next morning, we got up and headed to church where lots and lots of people were waiting to meet the B! Everyone was so happy to see him in person and not on Facebook! After church we headed over to Judy's house and had lunch with Bill, Judy, Seth, Julie, Dax and Leira! Yummy Roast beef and potatoes and carrots and rolls! All this and then we sadly headed back home to Virginia Beach. It was a quick trip but we had a fabulous time in Roanoke with family and friends! :) Here are a few pictures!