On Thursday, November 21, 2013, the kids chose to get up nice and early as usual (7:30 am EST....so their normal 6:30 am). They got up and played around the beach house and before we knew it the rowdiness of the kiddos had woken the puppies up. Naturally, Charlotte was super pumped to have the puppies awake.
Can you tell????
I made breakfast for everyone. Bacon, eggs, and toast can make everyone happy. I went for a quick run (it wasn't quick though. It was so slow. Staying up late and getting up early is not the greatest thing for a run. My arms kept going numb as well.)
When I got back, this is how I found Charlotte :)
Grandma and Grandpa Jackson called around 10 am and wanted to take Charlotte with them to get pancakes. They came by to say "hi" and see if she wanted to hang out with them for the day. She didn't want to leave her doggies (she is obsessed) and she has a fear in riding in cars with anyone but Mommy and Daddy. So they ran their errands and Alex and Adam took the kids on a golf cart ride to chill them out for a nap. They ended up taking a nap when they got back which just really is a necessary if anyone in the same area code wants to have a good day.
While the babes napped, we relaxed.
This is relaxation :) Phones. Door open. Feet up. Quietness.
Adam and Alex had a few places they needed to run and Adrienne and I waited for the kids to wake up. We then loaded them into the car and headed to the Dead Dog Salloon in Murrells Inlet.
This boy...
This was the best picture I could get of her. She was so nuts.
How priceless is this????
We were meeting our amazing friend, Kate and her daughter Ella at the restaurant. She drove 3 hours from Greenville to spend the night with us. It's been a year since we had seen them because they actually live in San Diego. (For those who don't know, Drew (Kate's husband) is Alex's best friend in this whole world...more like a brother than a friend friend.) So Kate is like a sister too. Alex is one of Ella's Godfathers. So Drew, Kate, and Ella are family. That is what I am getting at. We knew we needed to meet up since the chances of us being in the same state at the same time is very rare.
When Charlotte and Ella saw each other, they ran across the parking lot and hugged!! The last time they saw each other, Ella was 14 months old and Charlotte was 21 months old. Now they are both 2. They LOVE each other.
We chose to sit outside (and I got pooped on by a bird.)
Love this picture of my beautiful sister-in-law.
He was FREAKED out by the bird. So freaked out. He kept screaming at them.
Kate and Ella :)
After lunch, the boys continued to do their own thing. Kate, Adrienne and I ran by Dollar General for wrapping paper, soda, and a few odds and ends. Adrienne actually sat in the car with the kids...oh how I love running errands with someone else to help out. Grandma and Grandpa wanted to see the kids so we had them meet us at the beach so the crazies could run around. (I've become this crazy weather-watching momma and I knew that this particular day would be the best weather we would have the entire time we were there.) I had also promised Charlotte that we would beach it up after we got back from lunch.
So Alex, Grandma Jackson, and Grandpa Jackson took the kids down to the beach in the golf cart. Kate, Adrienne, Adam, the dogs and I walked (it was less than 2 blocks).
When we got there (not even 5 minutes after they did), this sandy little face met us :)
Oh you know, just crawling on the beach...
Three beautiful babes on the beach.
This boy takes my breath away.
These two...it was so funny how much they love each other.
So beautiful. Surfside Beach, SC
Adam, Adrienne, Baxter, and Drake.
Such a cute family. How hilarious are these dogs???
Sawyer's first REAL time on the beach. HE LOVED IT.
My boys.
After about 25 minutes and once the sun was almost down (and it cooled off from almost 70 to like 60), it was time to put these chilly kids into a warm tub.
My kids LOVE Ella.
So sweet....
Grandma and Grandpa Jackson came back to the beach house with us to hang out for awhile. They watched the kids play and watched them play in the bath tub.
It was such a great day. It was busy but great :) We got the kids bathed and ready for dinner. Bring on a fun night out!
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