Blast From the Past

For my second birthday my dad made me a table and chairs set. I loved it and have very fond memories of all my tea parties at my table. Last week I asked my mom and dad to get my old set out of the attic for Hannah. At "school" in a few weeks, she'll be setting at a real table with a real chair to eat snacks and meals, and I wanted her to get used to it now so that would be one less transition she'd have to make. I would have liked to wait until her second birthday, but here it is now. She really does like it a lot. Her feet don't touch, but at the rate she's growing it won't be long! Granddaddy refinished the table top and is going to sturdy up the chairs, but for being in a hot attic for at least 25 years (who knows how long I actually sat at it) it still looks pretty good. I can't wait to "give" her the doll bunk beds that my dad made for me too.

Katie - on second birthday
Hannah - 15 months old

Blueberry Picking

Yikes, it's been a week since I posted anything! We've been so busy this past week, and I've been trying to cram as much into my last few weeks off as possible.

Here are a few pictures (thanks Amy, as I haven't uploaded mine yet) from last week's blueberry farm experience with the Hansons. Hannah and Noah loved the blueberries. Hannah picked her own to eat and would occasionally come over and grab a handful out of my bucket to stuff into her mouth. It was extremely hot and sticky, and Amy and I decided to go back again without the kids. It was such a cheap way to get such an expensive fruit. It does take a lot of time though. I didn't get my full bucket, so I really do need to go back. I want to have a bunch in the freezer to pull out throughout the Winter months.

We've been going to VBS this week and Hannah is having fun! She is finally going into the church nursery without crying. Hopefully that will keep up. She is having fun playing with all the kids and toys...hopefully this is a good sign for her upcoming transition into daycare.

Wordless Wednesday

A Day at the Beach

Yesterday Hannah and I headed down to the beach (Isle of Palms) with the Hanson crew. We had a blast! I have to admit though, getting 2 babies under 2, 2 big kids, coolers, toys, towels, etc... off and on the beach was a little hairy to say the least. However, once on the beach it was quite relaxing and enjoyable. The kids all played together nicely and stayed very close. There was very little chasing around, which was great since it was packed. Noah warmed up to the water and you couldn't keep him out toward the end. Hannah loved the sand (they all did) and the tidal pool, but wasn't a big fan of the waves. Hopefully that will come in time! Overall it was a hugely successful day. We have a few ideas for making it better next time (and there will be a next time), but hey, you live and learn. Thanks for a great day Hansons!

Busy Weekend

We had a super busy weekend! Saturday was Justin's birthday. Aunt Jaime came to keep Hannah for a little while, and I "kidnapped" Justin and took him to Waffle House for breakfast. I know that sounds yuck-o to some, but he loves it, and we haven't been in several years. That afternoon we headed to the Gilbert Peach Festival and watched our friend, Breana, play the fiddle. She was awesome! We enjoyed some peach ice cream and Hannah loved the tractors. We ran into the Grahams and I was surprised to run into a couple who helped with our collage Sunday School class. It had been so many years since I'd seen them, but yet Pat and Carol knew exactly who I was. They were in town selling these awesome baskets they make. After taking a nap at home, we ate some dinner and headed out to find a good place to watch the Lake Murray Fireworks, on land. We weren't sure about the boat and Hannah and late bedtime, etc... We eventually found an okay spot and watched the show in the distance. Hannah loved them.





Sunday after church and nap, we headed out to the Parrish's for the annual 4th of July celebration. We swam, and ate, and rode on the boat, and ate, and played, and ate (we did lots of eating, as usual!). Hannah eventually had a fun time on the boat, and enjoyed herself, until the fireworks started. She liked watching the ones being shot off across the lake, but once the ones
started right in front of her, so hated it. She eventually went kind of catatonic (this is after being inside and away) and into a trance. The poor child was traumatized. She did enjoy her time with Gracie (this was the best picture I could get of the two together) and the rest of the Parrish clan. Thanks for having us over for a wonderful day!