Family Vacation

Every year Evan and I go to the beach for 2 weeks with my family. This year was a little different because our family has grown. Fisher and Davis got to experience their first beach trip. It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive and the longest they have ever ridden was about 2 hours so I wasn't sure how it would go, but they did GREAT!! They slept almost the whole way down there. We stopped once to feed them and grab some dinner, but other than that they were snoozing. On the way home we left as soon as we fed them and they didn't wake up at all until we arrived home.

Beautiful Sunrise from our balcony

The boys had been begging us all week to take them to the arcade to play Skeeball. Ok, well maybe that isn't quite true, but they enjoyed going to the arcade. Evan and I love going every year at the beach. We played skeeball, baseball, pinball, etc. and then cashed in our tickets for AWESOME prizes. I'm sporting one of the prizes in the picture-- a wolf hat.

On Friday morning we took the boys on the beach to actually get in the ocean. They did a lot better than I thought they would considering they don't really like getting in the bathtub. Fisher didn't cry at all and Davis didn't cry until a wave splashed a little bit on his face. We videoed it and as soon as I figure out how to post a video on here I'll post a little bit of the footage.

The above pics are of my Nana and Granddaddy with the boys. My granddaddy had to be hospitalized for a few days at the beach, but he is feeling much better. He is getting stronger every day. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to heal.

Lowcountry Boil

Evan and I were supposed to throw Kelly and Michael a couples shower back in April, but since I was on bedrest we had to cancel it. So we threw them a post wedding party. It was so much fun! Friends and family gathered for a lowcountry boil and then Michael and Kelly spent the night with us. They were our first house guests. :-) Davis and Fisher attended the party as well as Cameron, Jamie and Leanne's little boy and they thoroughly enjoyed it because they got to be held the entire time! A good time was had by all.

The Happy Couple

Notice in the picture above that we have no grass, just red dirt. I'm happy to report that as of today we do have some green patches. :-)

Father's Day

We always travel for Father's Day and we alternate each year between Evan's family and my family. But this year Evan wanted to stay home for his first Father's Day. We had a lot of work to do around the house so we spent the day hanging out with the boys, unpacking boxes, and cleaning. I told Evan that I would pick up lunch from wherever he wanted so he chose a very gourmet place --Jack in the Box. We dined on fried chicken sandwiches, jalapeno poppers, and french fries. What a nutritious and healthy lunch! After lunch we gave Evan his Father's Day presents. Fisher and Davis bought him a new bathing suit for our beach trip so he could take them swimming in the ocean. Sunday night my parents came over for pizza. My dad got a bathing suit too and a Hardee's gift card. My dad eats lunch at Hardee's every day during the work week. I'm not kidding when I say every day. He doesn't even have to order anymore. They know exactly what he wants when he gets there so his gift card will definitely come in handy.

Pope John Davis XV

Kylee's Birthday Party

Fisher and Davis were invited to their second birthday party, but it was at the park and it was extremely hot that day so I left them at home and attended the festivities solo. They were very sorry they couldn't come. Kylee had a Dora party to celebrate her big day. She had a wonderful time! Drew made shirts for Kylee, Heather, and Tory to wear at the party. They were so cute. I posted a pic of them below.

Doesn't Kylee look like here Mommy?

Cameron

Allie's Birthday Party

The boys went to their first birthday party. Allie turned 2 and she had a cookout to celebrate her big day! Davis and Fisher slept almost the whole time in their carriers, but I got some cute shots of the birthday girl.

Jealousy

My mom was holding both of the boys while I made bottles and Tucker felt left out so he jumped up on the couch to have snuggle time with Gran.

Our Anniversary

Evan and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on Thursday. We went to eat at ChopHouse on Friday night to celebrate. I was worried I would fall asleep in my mashed potatoes because I was so tired, but I managed not too. :-) We had a great time! That was the first date we have had since February. I took a picture to document that I had actually showered and gotten dressed that day. Even though he doesn't have it on in the pic, Evan did wear a dress shirt to dinner, but took it off as soon as we got home. I made him take a picture anyway. :-)

Random Pictures

Fisher

Dan Dan and Fisher

Gran and Davis

Davis

Me and Fisher

Davis had been screaming for a while and Fisher had had enough!

Fisher had a poopy diaper and Davis thought he smelled bad. :-)

First Road Trip

This past weekend Kelly and Michael tied the knot. Evan and I were both in the wedding so the boys went on their first road trip. We were a little worried as to how it would go, but everything went great. They slept the whole way down there and the whole way back, thank goodness. My parents came with us for the weekend to help take care of the boys and then Evan's parents came on Saturday to help with them too. We couldn't have done it without them!!! The wedding was absolutely beautiful. We had so much fun and it was so good to see lots of friends that we hadn't seen in a while.

Heather and Davis

Heather was a big help too. She helped out with the boys while Evan and I got ready. She even changed poopy diapers! What a true friend!

The Rehearsal Dinner

Patrick and his date

The Big Day

Sunday

On Sunday morning Kelly's parents hosted a brunch for out of town guests and the wedding party. It started at 11:00 and Evan and I managed to get packed up and get there at 12:15. If it wasn't for Wally and his girlfriend Julie helping us pack up I don't know what time we would have gotten there. I'm still working on my time management skills with getting the boys ready. :-) I didn't feel too bad once I realized Kelly and Michael only got there about 10 minutes before we did!

Our friend Wally (Bryan) just got back from being stationed in Italy and he came to the wedding. I had not seem him in several years and I was so excited about getting to spend time with him. He brought his girlfriend Julie with him and she was so sweet.

Wally and Julie

Kelly and Michael Come to Visit

"Aunt Kelly" and "Uncle Michael" came to visit a couple of weeks ago. They came to spend time with the boys and to help us with the house. We appreciate all your help that day and for the meals you brought us. We had the chicken and squash casserole this past week and it was fabulous!