Family Vacation: Ending the Rehearsal Dinner

You know, we may only be in SC for a few days but I will have a million blog posts from it :) Pictures, pictures, and more pictures...

 

As the rehearsal dinner for Ashley and Austin began to wind down, the sun was setting. I love the background (and Charlotte's blue lips) in this picture.

Besties and sisters.

Amelia and Cullen...

Representin'  'Merica

This boy and his water guns for the night. He is drinking out of it.

We have a real comedian over here.

I feel certain Adam and I were doing a little commentary prior to this photo.

The Adam Jacksons!

Well, this moment was hilarious. Alex and Adrienne going at it. SHOCKING.

Charlotte was getting her flirt on with Cullen.

Charlotte and her Aunt "Adron"

Kisses are sweet.

Charlotte and her Aunt Amelia.

The almost newlyweds!!!

See you tomorrow :)

It's going to be a beautiful day!

Love their banner!

Party is over!!! Ten minutes prior, this pavilion looked completely different!

Fast clean up by all of the family :)

My kids may not converse much with people and may be shy around people they don't know well, but they are awesome at goodbyes. They really do give the best goodbye hugs.

Sweet moments.

Great Grandma Mimi and her youngest great grandbaby.

Kisses. Look at his little hand :)

Hugs for Grandma Jackson.

Hugs for Aunt Sallie Jean

Quick smiles with Aunt Ashley. We can't wait to see her princess dress tomorrow!

After the rehearsal party was over, we headed back to Uncle Adam and Aunt Adrienne's house to hang out. Aunt Amelia and Cullen came over for awhile too. We sat around and chatted and the kids stayed up way too late....but hey, that's what vacation is for :)

Family Vacation: A Great Night For A Rehearsal Dinner

Thursday, July 3, 2014 started out for us in Columbia, SC. Alex and the kids got ready and headed out with Uncle Adam. They went to see Uncle Adam's new boat. They were able to take them out on Lake Murray in his boat as well :) I went running on the Lake Murray dam while they were out and about. It was a beautiful run. After they were done with their little adventure, they came back to the house and both kids were completely out.

 

After her nap, this little princess had her nails done by Aunt "Adron".

 

Intense nail time.

We had a great afternoon of naps and getting ready for the rehearsal dinner. Adam headed off to the rehearsal since he was the best man in the wedding. Since the rest of us didn't have roles in the wedding, we were just going to go to the dinner. The dinner was at a pavilion in one of the nice parks in the Irmo area. It was all brand new and super nice.

 

Grandma Jackson was there to greet us.

She had a water gun ready for him.

Charlotte and Grandpa Jackson.

We had a delicious meal with all of the basic Southern fixin's.

 

There were bubbles for days. WE. LOVE. BUBBLES.

These two. Sitting at the end of the table giggling over something.

I am certain they are talking about shooting people.

The favor for the rehearsal dinner... lemons to make lemonade :)

Charlotte didn't want her own plate. She just wanted to eat Aunt Adron's food.

 

Now that is a cute boy eating fried chicken.

How sweet is this picture?

Pretty standard for my kids....pointing guns at people's heads.

For the dessert, there was a snow cone truck. Everyone was excited.

 

My sweet babes...going on a walk.

SUGAR HIGH!

Daddy took them on a walk with Grandma Jackson. They went back to the little playhouse.

A little walk through the flower garden.

 

Shooting everyone with water. Charlotte was aiming for Uncle Keith all night. He was just like a big kid playing with them. It was so cute!

 

 

The rehearsal dinner pictures shall be continued.....

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!!!