July 4th Weekend - part 3

nanny & granddaddy had us over for dinner saturday night and it was delicious as always! it was so fun to spend more quality time with them and addison sure enjoyed the attention. the boys were there too but get less and less interested in taking pictures these days. :)

this is my cousin Chuck and his wife Amanda. you all prayed for him after he had that terrible car accident a few months ago. he is going well and was getting ready to start work that next monday after the 4th. the Lord really protected him, he still is in therapy for his hands/arms but doing very well. it was so great to see amanda again...such a sweet, happy couple!

sue and i had to get a picture at church of us with our baby girls! sue was due two weeks before me but madeline decided she had a different plan. madeline made her entrance at 36 weeks while addison decided to wait until 40 weeks plus 3 days. we are both loving having a little lady in the house to go along with our two big boys!

it was a GREAT weekend in VA, as it always is! i think because i have just had a baby and i'm still on the emotional side it made the trip a bit harder than it's been in a while. i really miss my family and all of you VA girlfriends. while i LOVE Raleigh, it was tougher to leave this time. i am so thankful for the friendships that God has given us and i'm so glad that the distance isn't keeping us from staying connected. the blog sure helps! :) it was great to see all of you and hopefully i can catch most of you this week! :)

July 4th Weekend - part 2

cody has the coolest swing!


Harrison was so excited to be back in at the beach!




These kids had the most fun time together playing on the beach waiting for the symphony orchestra and the fireworks to start!

addison with jen...she looks awful cozy!

jackson can always find the food. he'll drop playing for food anytime! :)


joe got the kids started on a big project and they had a ball! we even had some people join them that weren't part of our group! i guess it just looked like fun and they wanted to be a part of it! ;)


nothing is better than sitting on the beach with friends, the breeze blowing, watching the fireworks! it was so much fun and it is EVERY year! this is our tradition and we just have such a great time. parked at the convention center and walked down. the kids did great and addison slept in the bjorn the entire walk down and back. we spent some quality time with joe, jen, erin, anna, chris, jessica, & cody. (we missed you david and katy! we're glad you could be with family this year!) i hope this is our tradition for years and years to come! it was an incredible 4th!

July 4th Weekend - part 1

Austin looks SO BIG!!! He's practically a man!

Nanny was so excited to finally get to hold little Addison Grace!

Does this look like a fun pool party or what?

Four Generations...Nanny, Mom, Me, & Addison

Savannah is looking so big now! I can't believe she is almost 1!!!

"Daddy, don't I look pretty in my swimsuit?" :)

Jackson fishing pool side

Baylee is quite the swimmer! Amazing!


I just love it when the cousins are all together!

Savannah LOVED the pool! She'll be swimming with her sister in no time!

Emma & Addison

The Granddaughters! Addison, Baylee, Savannah & Emma

We had a fabulous cookout at my mom's for the 4th of July! Lots of yummy food and fellowship with family!!! The pool was a bit chilly but it didn't stop the kids. Kids never seem to mind a cold pool! It was so fun showing off Addison to her cousins. They were so excited to meet her! What a blessing we have in our precious family! We had such a wonderful time!