Fletcher Vacations in Annapolis

After North Carolina, we headed to Virginia Beach because Jesse had to work for two days. Fletcher and I just hung out in the hotel and shopped. 

When Jesse got done with work, we drove to Annapolis to spend a few days with Jesse's family on the boat. Fletcher loved it! He got to go on his first boat ride, pick blue crabs, shop, and swim. He also slept really well, probably because of the constant motion.  I wasn't sure how he would do in the heat and the water, and I was a little nervous about it since he's too young for sunscreen, but he loved it. He wasn't crazy about being in the bay, so he only swam once, but he was living it up in the boat. I think he liked the wind blowing through his hair. And he obviously looked like a total stud. 

Fletcher's Christening

We decided to have Fletcher christened before we left for Japan, so we scheduled to have it performed in North Carolina. While visiting in New Bern, we asked the Harrison's to be Fletcher's godparents. We've been friends for years, and they've always felt like family. Jesse and I decided that if anything ever happened to us, we would want Fletcher to be raised in a home that was similar to our own.  Travis and Meredith were leaving the day of the christening for pre-deployment leave, so they were able to attend, which worked out really great. 

Fletcher was able to wear a christening gown that was worn by my sisters, myself, Reeves, Raegan, and Landon. It's so sweet. I hope we can continue to pass it down through the generations. 

When we got to the church, we all got an incredible surprise! My grandparents drove through the night, all the way from Pennsylvania, just to be there.  I hadn't even mentioned the Christening to them because I knew it would be a long trip for them, and we were planning to see them just a few days later anyway. They didn't even tell my mom that they were coming.  It was such a special surprise!  They attended the christening, went out for brunch with us, and then turned around and drove back home. I hope everyone has people in their lives who are that special. 

Fletcher Vacations in NC

We had such a great time visiting with friends and family in North Carolina! It's hard to remember everything we did because there was so much, but I think I got pictures of everything. It was nice to spend so much time with family. It made me wish we lived closer so we could do fun and simple things all the time. The exciting things were great, but it was also nice to just relax and shop and hang out. 

We hit up a few breweries, played lots of family games, went bowling, shopped, watched Landon and Raegan's swim meet, helped Derby get settled at my sister's, visited a chocolate factory, and ate at a LOT of fun restaurants.

I remember being Reeves, Raegan, and Landon's ages and bonding with them, so it was fun to see them bonding with Fletcher. 

We also drove to Cherry Point and spent three days visiting with the Harrisons, Burns, and Williams! We get really excited to see old friends.  I love our military family!