Beach Boy Bennett

Bennett loved the beach this year.  He loved staying outside all day just like his mama.  He played in the waves and dug in the sand.  what a joy Bennett is!  He liked borrowing Drew's life jacket when the waves got big.  He never went in the water without goggles either!

He said this was a seat he dug for "relaxing."

Drew and Bennett built a little "village."  They played for hours.

Gammy bought kites and the boys had a blast flying them.

The boys went fishing one morning and had so much fun!

2015 Family Beach Pics

We took LOTS of family photos during our week at the beach.  And you know this made this picture loving fool happy.  :)  

We went to eat at Cafe 30 A one night.

Gammy and her favorite boys

I can't get over all this cuteness.

Dad got matching Southern Tide shirts for all the boys!  How cute and so preppy!

This was the best family photo we got! ha!  We took 75!  Thanks, Leigh!

I didn't really sit down and make sure our outfits actually matched...I should have.  I just had the idea in my mind.  Didn't work.  Henry had to borrow Jake's shirt!

Sissy was cheesing!

A few dune pics and we got this one!  Hey, at least we are all in it.

Blue Mountain Beach 2015

Loaded Down and Beach Bound

We were up and ready to head to the beach at 5am on Saturday morning.  Mom arrived, we loaded her stuff and headed out. We were naive to think any of the children would go right back to sleep after waking them up.  That dream didn't happen.  Really the drive down wasn't too bad.  SK did scream for about 1-2 hours collectively of the 9 hour trip to the beach. Not bad at all.  The boys were exceptional and just couldn't wait to get to the beach!

This sweet girl FINALLY fell asleep.  We had to put some of Henry's pants on her because her legs were getting cold and she wouldn't keep a blanket on.  She slept for 45 minutes of the 9 hours ride.  OMG.

Florida!  We made it!

And you know I couldn't pass this thing up!

Amy's wedding!

The day we've all been waiting for!  Amy's wedding!  Catherine and Amy picked me up at 7am, we grabbed Michelle and then headed to pick up breakfast for all the ladies.  We made it to the salon at 8am and got right to it.  We all got our hair and make-up done and even added fake eyelashes!  I felt like I was going to claw my eyes out by the end of the day! :)  It was so much fun having the girly time with friends!  But, most of all...celebrating Amy and Daniel!!

Her hair looked soooo good!

I loved mine too!

Ready to head to the church with the bride!

This is the first time Neil and I have been in a wedding together.  We loved every minutes of it.

Getting ready to walk down the aisle.  Thanks to Nana for taking these.

Bob and Amy almost ready to walk down that aisle!

And done!  Here is Neil with Elizabeth, the bridesmaid he got to walk down.

Thankfully, Mom, Nana, and Granddad took care of the kids while we were in the wedding. 

Reception time!

Father/Daughter dance

Henry loved the bubbles and the tambourines. 

Cake cutting time.  The cake was DELISH.

My dreams of having a professional photo taken at the reception by the photographer vanished due to limited time and this is all we got. Cloudy, fuzzy, and blurry.  

mom and me

The cake!  OMG!  Every layer was a different flavor and each layer had a layer of cheesecake.  Yes.

Amy and Daniel about to throw the bouquet.  

garter throwing time

She even had sno-cones at the reception!

Me and the beautiful bride!  

Congrats to Amy and Daniel!  Neil and I were honored to be a part of your special day! 

Amy's Rehearsal Dinner

We had a great time rehearsing for Amy and Daniel's wedding.  Beau and Leigh came and picked up Bennett and Henry and kept them over night while we rehearsed and dined.  How sweet of them!  Mom had SK and all was right with the kids.  I love knowing they are all well taken care of.  

We began the evening at St. Joseph's.  Catherine, Michelle, and I made bouquets for all the bridesmaids, mothers, flower girl, and Amy for the rehearsal out of all the ribbons and bows Amy received at her showers.  It was a great idea if I do say so myself.  

Marriage license signing

The blushing bride!  So happy!

Neil and me!

Bob, Amy's dad is so sweet and sensitive!  

After we were rehearsed, we headed to Silver Star for a delicious meal, sentimental toasts, and lots of tears and laughs.  Amy are Daniel are so loved and it showed on Friday and Saturday night!

Tea Partyin'

Amy's bridal luncheon was just the sweetest thing.  It was at the Glenwood Tea Room and we all wore hats.  I love a theme!  We had yummy chicken salad, tea, fruit salad, and scones.  Amy passed out what Catherine called an "Oscar swag bag" of gifts to everyone.  It was so nice!  

She gave me a monogrammed clutch, earrings, a sweet, embroidered handkerchief, a bracelet, enclosure cards and a tank!  Wow!

pretty girls and their hats

Amy and Tina

Amy and me

The whole tea party

Red, White, & Boom

Ellerbe Road Baptist Church does an amazing firework display.  I mean HUGE.  I thought it was over when they paused about 20 minutes in, but they came over the speaker and said "stay tuned for our REAL fireworks display!"  WOW.  I cannot say enough good things about this fun, community event.  A great time was had by all of us...even the ones who plugged their ears the whole time.

Sis fell asleep too.  Thankfully, Mom was there to help us!

The boys covered their ears the whole time.  Henry fell asleep with his ears covered.  The music was fabulous that went along with the display.