Living Life and Making Memories

Erie bound!

Off to Erie, PA we go! We can't wait to see the rest of our family! Only 10 hours in the car but we are ready with Leap Frog and Princess movies for the kids and Sunny's Doughnuts for Daddy.

Here we are! First stop Nini and Papa's house! Look who is eagerly awaiting our arrival!

Someone's happy to see us!

Morning girl time with Nini eating breakfast.

Playing in the back yard. I didn't realize Erie got so much sun!! This was my first trip to PA where there was no snow on the ground.

Three generations of love.

Nini and her grandbabies.

Blowing bubbles with Papa.

Goodness Molly! That's huge!

Sticky fun. Daniel is working hard on his bubbles.

Cooling off in the kiddie pool. Not quite warm enough for bathing suits but super fun for splashing!

Girl time doing nails after Mommy and Nini's morning hitting up garage sells.

Doing Nini's hair. Looks like it runs in the family :)

Diane and the boys came up for a visit. The cousins had a great time playing together. Wish we could see these precious boys more often. Seal my heart they are so precious!

Most nights Papa and Bryon took the kids to the playground. Here they are on their way back home. Looks like the guys are doing all the work!

Never fun saying "goodbye" but we had a wonderful visit!

Baby on board!

During Hoke Fest over July 4th weekend, Bryon and I found out we were expecting baby #3!!

Due date, April 5th, 2014!

I started feeling very nauseated while we were at the beach so I went out and bought pregnancy tests. I couldn't wait until the first morning urine to know if we had a baby on board, so I took the test during the night. When I saw it was positive, I ran into our bedroom,woke up Bryon and told him the news! He was very confused and had to double check it all wasn't a dream when he woke up a few hours later. I, however, was up all night giddy with excitement and thanking God for this amazing gift!

We couldn't be more overjoyed!!

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.