Log Cabin in the woods

After we left David & Katy's on Sunday July 12th, we headed to "The Forest". Brosnan Forest is a property owned by Norfolk Southern. It has cabins, fishing, skeet shooting, hunting, golf, a pool, etc...an outdoors man's dream! Anthony used to come here as a child when his dad worked for Norfolk Southern but hasn't been back in over 20 years. It brought back fond memories for him to be able to bring his boys here to play! We were invited here by my sister Grace and her husband's side of the family. Mr. Mullen works for NS and was able to rent the lodge for the week. It was 12 bedroom, each with their own bathroom, a kitchen, beautiful living room, game room, fire pit, porches with rocking chairs galore...who could say NO to that??? :) It was such a wonderful time!

Brosnan Forest - Dorchester, SC

Is this lodge GEORGEOUS or WHAT!!!


the place was absolutely beautiful and SO spacious!

I took bike rides with Addison each night. Jackson hasn't mastered a two wheeler yet so he decided he wanted Daddy to take him for a ride! I bet that was TOUGH! he's a big guy! :)

my sweet angel!

Savannah Grace


Baylee and Jackson



look at that face! she's a sweetie!

two of my handsome men!

here's my other handsome guy!


Jackson, Harrison, & Austin

Harrison's first fish of the week! First time he threw out his line, he caught one! He was hooked after that! :)

Uncle Tom & Harrison

he was SO happy! so proud of my boy! :)

showing the rest of the kids!

Mr. Mullen cleaned it and cut it up, along with a catfish they had caught. Mrs. Mullen cooked it up and it was surprisingly yummy!

dinner time


Addison started feeling a little under the weather while we were there. she was happy to take a nap in her Aunt Grace's arms! :)

Baylee and Jackson and I went on a little adventure one afternoon while the babies were taking naps. We drove all over in the golf cart and took pictures. They were SO cute! Talking about their "adbenture"! :)





i could just eat him up! i love this little man!







an afternoon fishing



Jackson & Mrs. Mullen


the last day we were there, Austin, Tom, & Harrison left at 6am and tried another Lake. they hit the jackpot! the brought home 10 but threw about 10 back they said. Harrison caught the largest catfish! looks like i may have a little fisherman on my hands! :) doesn't Austin look SO HANDSOME!!! i can't believe how big my nephew is getting!

the tired fisherman!

so excited to share in the excitment of the big catch with his big brother!


Stephanie, Tom's sister, fixed a delicious breakfast many of the days we were there! that night we headed to Charleston for a little sightseeing and a yummy dinner before i headed back with the kids! WOW!!! what a wonderful time we had. i know we won't forget it! :)

our first sleep over

we tried to get a picture of the boys right after church. Josiah had already run in and change his clothes before we even got in the door! :) he likes to be comfortable RIGHT away! :) i love how his leg is kicked up and Harrison is holding a weapon. that is how the boys were most of the time we were there. i remember a moment when Anthony said "give Jackson the knife back." doesn't that sound a bit strange? :)

Callie went straight to bed and Addison wasn't far behind her! church can tire a girl out! :)

me and Katy. can't believe she'll be having baby Caleb any time now!

Katy & David in their new kitchen! their house is BEAUTIFUL!!! we are SO excited for them. what a blessing it was to come and see where they live. they were such wonderful hosts!

we spent some time at the pool on Sunday afternoon. i must have just been having too much fun catching up on Saturday b/c I didn't take ONE picture!




Daddy and his girl!

Callie is such a confident little swimmer!

Jacob

Harrison


Callie also like riding in Addison's little boat

Jackson

Harrison & Jacob checking out a dragon fly

Josiah

Callie plopped her self right in the middle of the boys. she was ready to take off with us! :)

we had SUCH a fun time visiting with the Schrodt family! while it was short and i'm looking forward to another trip, it was so great to see them. i've missed Katy lately, and while we talk on the phone often and try and stay in denial about the fact that we don't live in the same city anymore...i needed to SEE her. it was nice to stand in her kitchen and chat about everything under the sun. it was good for my heart!

i announced that it was our FIRST sleepover at their house and she seemed shocked. :) they have come to see us often but when we were in VA we would always stay with family. i was so excited to spend the night. i'm like a little girl, aren't i! :)

Anthony and i LOVED being able to go to church. we went to both services so we could get the full experience of seeing David lead worship at their new church. it was so wonderful to hear his voice again! he sure can sing...it made me miss singing with them!! :) he did a GREAT job and how wonderful it was to see him doing what he is passionate about! we just can't get over how good God has been and how happy we are for them! the people were very friendly and we loved their church!

we dropped in on them at the last minute and our visit was short but we loved every minute of it! you know how sometimes when you see someone you're so excited but then when you leave it almost makes you miss them more than before you came? it was a bit like that for me this time.

i'll just have to look forward to the next time! :)