Back from Rochester

Grandma Peterson, Mom, Theodore and I all went to Rochester on Wednesday to visit friends and family. This was Theodore's first trip up to Mom's hometown. We packed a lot into two days, which is normal for our trips there. There are just so many people we love to go see!!

First, we stopped at Rochester General Hospital where Grandma used to work. She got to see lots of her old coworkers and was really proud to show me and Theodore off to everyone. Then we headed over to Brooke & Angelo's house. Brookey is Mom's best friend from high school and her baby, Ava is just 10 days younger than Theodore. Ava was a premie, but she is growing fast. She is up over 8 lbs. now and is as cute as ever! Here is a picture of her with Grandma...

I was pretty tired by this time of the day, we went over to Uncle George and Aunt Laurie's house. We were staying the night in their camper right outside there house. Grandma and Mom set it up with my pack-n-play and some of my toys. It was like a home-away-from-home! I got to play a little with Jenna, Karlie and Aunt Lou Lou before it was time to lay down and try to get some rest.

I didn't rest long though, because around 5:30 PM, Brooke and Angelo came over with Ava so everyone could see her. By then, everyone included Uncle George, Amanda and Amy. Then we all split up...Grandma went with Uncle George, Aunt Laurie and the girls to Sarah's 8th grade promotion ceremony. I went with Mom, Amy, Amanda and Brooke out to dinner at Carraba's. We were celebrating my Aunt Amy's 30th birthday which was last Friday. I had a lot of fun at dinner sitting next to Amy.

When we got back to the house, it was time to get ready for bed. Mom gave me a little mini-bath in Aunt Lou Lou's bathroom sink. When they got home, I was just finishing up with my bath and broke loose from the bathroom totally naked. I was running around the house screaming because I was so excited everyone was back. They all thought I was pretty funny running around in my birthday suit!!

It was fun waking up there and going inside to see everyone. I got to see Uncle George before he left for work and help him with some chores, like taking out the garbage. I spent most of the morning wearing out my cousins who took turns watching me. Mom, Theodore and I left for a little while to go to Foster & Wager and visit Mom's old coworkers, but we were back in time for lunch and a quick catnap, and even a little more time to play with everyone before it was time to head home. I had lots of fun with everyone!

Theodore had lots of fun too! He really likes to watch everyone now and smiles a lot more. He even laughed for the first time on Monday. He first laughed at Mommy when she was making noises for him, and then let out another giggle for Daddy at dinner that night. Of course, we haven't been able to make him laugh since, but we keep trying! Everyone thought Theo was growing up really fast. You know who else is really growing up...my cousin Jenna! She got her ears pierced on Wednesday and with her new haircuit, she looks so grown up! Here is a photo of both of them, and one with Karlie too!