Hoke Fest 2013

Hoke Fest 2013

"Somewhere Around Wonderful" beach house.  

Surfside Beach, SC

Need I say more?  I love my family!

 Getting used to the water with Grandpa.  Grandpa has lots of practice swimming with little girls at the beach!

 I have so many memories at this Surfside Beach.  Many with my Grandpa and Grandma and all my cousins growing up.  I'm so thankful my family is able to come and make memories here as well.

 Daddy is the best beach toy!

 Building sand castles.

 Building sand castles with style.

 It's been a long day.  Nap time for Aunt Liddy and Uncle Chris!

 Playing VReader games with Nana.

 Grandpa's turn to see all of our cool games!

 Playground swing with Aunt Mary.

 Collin and Daniel watching their cartoons and relaxing after a fun day at the beach.

 Molly and Ayden also relaxing after a fun beach day.

 Dinner at Gulfstream Cafe with my sisters and parents.  There aren't many opportunities for us all to go out without children in tow.  This was a very special night for us all.  Especially remembering my kids screaming as we pulled out of the house (see below)

Luckly a few minutes after this picture Bryon texted them happy and settled :)

 Bryon kayaking in Surfside Beach with Chase and Chris.

 Off they go!

I think someone had a good time!  Now to convince him that we don't need a kayak :)

Nothin' could be finer than to be in Carolina part 2

 Nothing beats golf cart rides around the pond with Nana!

Great flood in Earl.  Covered the road!

 Flood waters ran over the dam and joined the ponds.

 Molly and Casey.  Best buds.

 Relaxing at the cabin.

 So many memories made with my parents.  I know I may be biased but I have the best mom and dad in the world.  Every time we come, mom has a goodie basket ready for us and the whole family greets us in the kitchen with a pizza party welcome.  Home really is where the heart is.

Lots of time with Aunt Mary.  Aunts are the coolest!

Nothin' could be finer than to be in Carolina! Summer 2013

 Meal time at Nana and Grandpa's.  Lots of discussing who will sit beside Molly and very little eating going on.  

 Swinging on Mawmaw's swing one afternoon with Nana, Grandpa and Ayden.  

 Molly and Collin.  There's nothing better than cousin love.

 Daddy playing with his new phone while Molly is enjoying Aunt Liddy and Uncle Chris' trampoline.

 Fun at the New Hope playground

 Daddy still playing with his new phone.  Daniel is loving the NC sun and playgrounds!

 Our new favorite doughnut shop, Sunny's Doughnuts in Gaffney.  Makes me drool just thinking about them!

 Hanging out at Mawmaws with the cousins.  Molly is 4 years old and Daniel is 3 years old.

Good ole' summer watermelon.  That's my girl!

Painting faces and pottery

Whether

 Painting

 Faces

 or

Painting

Pottery

 Our imagination is always at work!!

5th Anniversary trip to York

This year my parents came to visit us over Christmas and Bryon and I took off on a weekend trip to York for our 5th Anniversary.  We had an amazing time and saw up close, my favorite city in all of the UK. 

 

 Bryon taking in York Minister

We had a wonderful time, strolling through the cobblestone streets and visiting all of the historic sites around the city.  

 I love this man! Happy Anniversary sweetie!!

  Our beautiful hotel and spa, our home away from home for the weekend.

  Downtown York at night. 

Underground Roman Baths, beneath the city. 

Winter Sun

 Winter Sun in the UK is a precious gift.  Even though it is very cold, sunshine is sunshine!!  And we are out in it!