Family Vacation: Ashley and Austin's Wedding

On July 4, 2014, Austin married his longtime girlfriend, Ashley.

 

They were married in an outside ceremony at the Jasmine House in Lexington, SC. It was so pretty.

 

We arrived a BIT late. We had allowed the kids to sleep as long as possible being that they'd had such a busy week. We knew it would be a long, hot night so we didn't want to have crabby kiddos. Well, we let them sleep too long. When we got to the ceremony, we hadn't planned for the small amount of parking available. By the time we go to the site, we were allll a hot mess. Luckily we made it before bride and groom had walked in :)

 

Waiting to be seated. LOVE Sawyer's face.

These two. Haha. I love this picture. Clearly Jenn had lost her balance.

This pretty girl. Prettiest little face at the wedding. Keeping it real with the fourth of July themed clothing for her and Sawyer.

Oh Adam. He did such a good job at escorting all of the ladies in.

Grandma Jackson and Uncle Adam walking. (We ducked in and took the closest empty row of seats so we wouldn't make an commotion. Yep, sat on the wrong side. But TECHNICALLY Ashley is family now too.)

The grooms side of the aisle :)

This guy and his blonding hair.... He was a bit warm and busy during the ceremony.

Here Comes The Groom....

And Ashley and her Daddy.

She looked like a princess :) Charlotte was in awe.

This looked so pretty. The lights and lanterns and everything.

Aunt Amelia is on the left as a bridesmaid, Uncle Adam and Grandma Jackson are on the right side standing up with Uncle Austin. It's a family affair :)

 

You may kiss the bride...

Mr. and Mrs. Austin K. Jackson.

Uncle Adam and the Matron of Honor

Aunt Amelia was even a bridesmaid!!!

Here she is smiling at our crazy crew.

Great Grandma Mimi and Adam leaving the ceremony.

Don't we clean up nice?

We were all sweating and the kids were having snacks.

Happy Fourth of July from the Jackson!

And I shall end this post was the most beautiful little face.....

He is so perfect.

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 :)

Bare's Birthday and Visiting Lydia Mae

On June 8, 2014, we had a big day planned! It was a Sunday and it was the first full day that sweet Lydia Mae would be in this world! We got up and waited to talk to Mary about what time she wanted us to come visit. We headed over late morning to see them and to introduce the babies to Lydia Mae.

 

June 8 is also Mary's birthday so we took her a birthday present!

The kids didn't know what to expect. They are both very intrigued with hospitals so it was interesting to them that Aunt Bare was sitting in a hospital bed.

 

Charlotte meeting Lydia Mae for the first time.

How cute is her face????

And check out her hands. She is playing with them nervously.

Look at all of that hair :)

Gigi, Grandma Ann, Papa, and Katie were there too!

Clearly this guy had to be with Papa.

A few quiet minutes holding her new baby cousin and sitting with Aunt Bare.

 

I love this picture.

Pulling the blanket back so she can see her face better.

That sweet face....

 

Papa and his babies.

 

Dad brings his girls roses. It's always been his thing.

 

 

Great grandbaby #6 (with two more on the way as well).

The boys and baby girl.

Charlotte couldn't get enough.

 

 

 

 

So intrigued by this sweet baby.

Aunt Jaz and sweet Liddy girl.

Aunt Sarah just seems to boring. I shall go by Aunt Jaz

So he is in love.

Sawyer's face......

Giggles.

Alex is crazy about her.

 

 

Charlotte LOVES her "gwandma"

I love this picture.

This boy is so crazy about his "Maw Maw"

Smitten by another sweet baby.

Charlotte gave her bow to Lydia. Hilarious right?

 

We didn't stay terribly long. We knew they would have a ton of family and friends coming to visit. But we were all just smitten with this perfect baby. Who knew you could love someone else's kid so much?????

 

Welcome to this crazy world, Lydia Mae. You are so very loved already.