Odds and Ends for $800 Alec

Here's a bunch of random stuff that we've done over the last month or so that I wanted to share. Some, just because the pics are cute. Honestly, I don't know if I'll ever be in another picture; the camera just automatically turns to Carter. Oh well, enjoy.

One of Scott's friend is a landscaper and this amazing coy pond in his back yard, so we took Carter by one day to look at the fish.

He definitely wanted to get in the water, but I was scared one of those fish would bite his little hand off. They were crazy! (kind of like those fish who jump all over each other when you buy food out of the gumball machine thingy to feed them-like at Broadway at the Beach)

Getting mo hawks in the bath, especially when daddy is giving the bath

Visiting Uncle Sean in the hospital and swinging on his handle bar thing. He looks a little scared, but he really did like it.

Swimming with Smith and Addison in their baby pool - Although he didn't do anything but cry when he first got in because the water was too cold (never mind that Smith and Addison were playing just fine in it), but sweet sweet Krissee got some warm water to add just for Carter. He was just fine after that. We're going to have to fix this aversion to cold water before we take him on the lake!

Fun with Family

The girls came to visit this past weekend which is always lots of chaos and lots of fun. My sister Dawn was already in town because she was at a conference for work, so we got to hang out with her all afternoon on Friday. The rest of the crew got here about 8:30 pm which was just in time to say hello to Carter and then send him off to bed.

Saturday we went to a big indoor garage sale, the craftsman classic at the fair grounds, and then the mall and surrounding stores. We sure were busy!! But we had a blast together as always. I really love when they come to visit. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Auntie Dawn and Carter hanging out at Mellow Mushroom

A very tired Teagan on the way home from shopping on Saturday. (And yes, she's wearing a dress that says Prom Queen!)

Auntie Holly and Teagan reading to Carter

Granny feeding Carter a little applesauce and cereal

Bald Head

No, I'm not talking about Carter's head, I'm talking about Bald Head Island. Some friends of ours invited us to their beach house on Bald Head Island for some low key, relaxing, inexpensive fun! We said, absolutely! So, last weekend we went and had a great time. The island and the beach house are both so gorgeous. There are no cars on the island and you have to take a ferry over which Carter really enjoyed.

Carter playing in the sand

Since there are no cars, everyone has golf carts which is so cool! So, we went riding around touring the island on the golf cart. Carter loved riding facing out, but in this picture he was ready for a nap so he is turned in.

On our way home, we stopped in MB to visit my family and mom treated us to lunch. Here we are getting lunch and mom and Teagan are playing with Carter.

All in all, it was a great weekend! Thanks for having us Ty and Jenn and thanks to the fam for meeting us for lunch!

10 Year Reunion

So, my 10 year high school reunion was this past weekend. I know what you're thinking....but yes, I am that old. I know it's shocking but come on we can't stay young forever. Anyway, back to the story of the festivities. I was really unsure about how I felt about going back and seeing everyone. I can't say I was really excited, but I wasn't really dreading it either.

My friend Dana invited us over to her family's beach house to have a cocktail with her and her husband before the big shin dig got underway. After a couple of drinks we decided to head off to the reunion. The actual event was held at a resort in North Myrtle Beach. We arrived about 7ish and mingled and had few cocktails. We finally sat down to eat around 8 and then more gabbing and cocktails followed. There was a huge dance floor although there wasn't much dancing going on. As you can probably imagine, most everyone hung out near the bar which was located on a private porch outside. Scott was a great date, although he did get a little tired of being there and went to wait in the car until I was ready to go. (I think there might have been some football involved or something!)

We finished up the night and arrived back at mom and dad's house around midnight. All in all, it was a pretty fun night. But I can say I'm glad I'm not in high school anymore! and NO, I wouldn't want to re-live those days again!

Summer, Me, and April B.

Me and my wonderful date

Me and April L.

And here is part of the family seeing us off on Sunday. Maggie was there she just didn't make it far enough over to be in the pic. It's kind of a tradition that been started to stand on the porch and wave until you can't see the car anymore....pretty cute! (I think Teagan had something to do with starting this) Oh....and that's my dad on the left-PUT a shirt on Dad! :)