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First time Traveling

Weeks 12 and 13.

Kuda and I took Z on her first long trip. We left Sunday June 25 at 4:30 pm, which was our first mistake! It took us about 8 hours to get to Rhinebeck when it really should have taken 5.5. But, we're on her time now! We stopped a few times to nurse and let out some crying. Eventually we made it around 12:30 a.m. and for some reason, it didn't bother me. You learn that things will be what they will be and you can't control that. It is a lesson I needed to learn so badly! I cannot control anything anymore. That's not to say that I don't still try.

Kymmy and Z
Jenna and Z
We spent the week with Grandma and Grandpa - Kuda and Grandpa went golfing a few times. Grandma and I went for a lot of walks, drank coffee and wine on the porch, and I even got to read a bit! I love visiting Rhinebeck so I can eat bagels from Bread Alone and delicious food at Matchbox. I LOVE a nice morning walk to get coffee. Z was able to meet the rest of her Moshier family - Aunt Kathy, Cousin Sharon and Nick, Cousin Jenna and Mark. She also met my old baby sister, Kym, and her two kids Makayla and Brooke! We had such an amazing visit.
Grandpa and Z
Family Photo!

After our visit in Rhinebeck, we headed to Rochester for the long weekend. Z was able to meet the Riedman family - Grandma's family! And of course spend so much time with Cousin Erin and Mike, Violet and Davis. We love spending time in Rochester and it was very sad to leave. I was so impressed how well Z did in the car on the way to Rochester and on the way home. She is such a great baby - it made up for all the crying on the way to Rhinebeck!

Cousin Erin and Z!
Uncle Tim and Z
Aunt Ginny and Z


"Uncle" Ty and Z

Erin, Violet, and Davis having lunch during our walk

Me and my girl!

Violet and Z

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