Family Vacation: Heading To Columbia

On Wednesday afternoon, we headed to Columbia to Uncle Adam and Aunt Adrienne's house. We couldn't wait to see them!!

 

Uncle Adam was already home from work when we got there around 3 pm.

The puppies needed a bath so Charlotte was ready to jump in and help give them a bath.

After we hung out for a bit, we headed over to see Grandpa and Grandma Jackson for a bit. As they always do, they had presents for the babes. They got them each a new outfit and each a new swimming suit. The kids were so excited. Alex and the kids hung out with Grandpa and Grandma while I ran to Publix (my FAVORITE grocery store) to get food for the week. We got some treasures to have at Adam and Adrienne's and treasures to take to the beach. After I spent way too much money on way too much food. I then went and picked up the crew so we could get dinner ready at Adam and Adrienne's house.

 

The grill master doing what he does best.

THIS is his happy place. Can you tell?

So while the boys were cooking and getting food ready, the girls were being productive as well.

Baxter and Charlotte...all dressed up...

This picture is so hilarious. Ole Bax, the best dog ever.

So we all cooked some delicious food. We had tons of food. Grandma and Grandpa Jackson came over and so did Aunt Amelia and Cullen.  We gave out our presents for Mother's Day and Father's Day. The kids helped them open them.

Sawyer was all done with photos. So over it.

But my little model loves her picture taken :)

Showing Grandma and Grandpa one of the present we brought them for their garden and flower beds.

We got Uncle Adam and Aunt Adrienne some fabulous little trinkets as well. We got them some frames and decorations for their house.

Uncle Adam's present was clearly a hit.

'Merica

Sawyer jumped in and wore the doo rag as well!

We all sat around and played with the kids after dinner. The kids, as usual, put on a show. They love when they have EVERYONE's attention.

After Grandma and Grandpa left, we built a nice fire (even though it was a million degrees outside). I put the kids to bed and us adults got to hang out and catch up for awhile.

The boys smoked some cigars and broke in the new lighter :)

 

We stayed up way too late :) But whenever we get to be reunited with our bests, it is hard to go to bed at a good time. It was such a fun nigh. Adam and Adrienne gave us their master bedroom. The kids slept on a special bed on the floor. Alex and I got their large soft bed. It was perfect!!! They are the best :) And know how to make people feel at home.

 

And our vacation continues!!!