Vacation 2010

We had the best vacation ever this year!  Becee, Bop, Gaga, Deda, and Aunt Ashley were there to play with us.  We went on the beach every day, went to Wild Water and Wheels, shopped, ate, rode bicycles, rode golf carts, and had TONS of ice cream!  It was so much fun!  We are all tanned and refreshed! 

Now back to our routines and busy schedules....I am so blessed!

Changes....

In just a few short days my parents will be moving to Crystal River Florida.  I still don't really believe it.  I am so proud of my Dad and all that he has accomplished in his career with Progress Energy.  He moved with leaps and bounds within this company.  I am honored to call him Daddy and he has made his family very proud. 

In just a few short weeks, Aunt Ashley will be leaving for Charlotte School of Law.  We are equally as proud of her and will always be supportive of her as she takes steps to begin her career.  she has always been so smart and confident and I know without a doubt she will be successful!

In just a few short months (with lots of work in the meantime), D and I will have a brand new house!  We have started the process of building and are both sooo excited about what we have selected for our new home!

I am so proud of my Mom for how she is handling everything, my sister, my Dad, and my husband for all his hard work and for his willingness to grow and learn.  I love my mother- and father-in-law for being so supportive and always willing to help.  I love my Meme and Papa for loving Hey and LB and keeping them so that D and I have "our" time.  Everyday is truly an adventure, and it seems there are many more ahead. 

Beach trip = girlfriend!

We went to the beach this past weeknd while D and Bop were in a fishing tournament with some friends.  One of those friends had a sweet wife, three of the most well-mannered boys I have EVER been around and one cute little girl (the youngest.)  As soon as she and Heyward met they were inseperable for the entire weekend.  Whatever she wanted, he wanted and vice versa.  He even kissed her hand and said he "wubbed" her.  Boy am I in for it if this little Romeo is already on the prowl!!!

Summertime!

Heyward has really loved school this year and now that we are out, he still asks "Am I going to

school today?"  He had the greatest teacher and looked forward to everyday!  I know that all will soon change as the older they get the more they don't like school, but it was truly a blessing this year for him to be happy.  Below are a few pics from his class' end of the year party.  It was an outdoor water party, and in case you are wondering....there are girls in his class!

Mother's are special...there are a million reasons why being a mother is hard and undesireable, but there is always 1 very big reason (2 in my case) that somehow cause you to forget or not notice the hardships of such a job.  I have a new appreciation of mother's since my children have come and I still do not think I show that appreciation appropriately to my own mother and my much deserved mother-in-law.  I think there should be a mother's day once a month....where all mothers (guilt-free) get to eat what they want, go where they want and do what they want.  The only problem is.....most mother's would opt to be with their children even on those days, me included!

Meme and Hey

Only one nut...

Four generations of girls!

Jill's wedding!

I was honored to be a part of Jill and Don's wedding mother's day weekend!  She is a great friend and a beautiful bride!

Spring Break and Easter at the beach

The Easter bunny found us at the beach and left LOTS of treats for Heyward and Laurie Beth.  We had so much fun playing in the sand, dipping our toes in the freezing water, eating lots of ice cream, playing on the playground, riding around in the golf cart and all the other fun things we make sure to do every time we go to the beach.  I can't wait to go back!!!