Monday, August 8, 2011

Florida trip

For once, we actually made it down to Jacksonville in 5 hours! It seems like every time we make this trip, we get stuck in horrendous traffic. But, not this time! We had a very easy trip, but we were still very glad to arrive at Matt’s mom and stepdad’s house! Ashleigh was very excited to see them. Smile We were able to enjoy relaxing inside the house (because it was way too hot to be outside) and eat way too much delicious food! We’re so glad Matt’s mom enjoys cooking!

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Ashleigh got to meet Carter.

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She loved playing with all her new toys!

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Check out this gigantic (dead) grasshopper that we saw!

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My first time eating at Whataburger.

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Smoke from a wild fire just across the river from Fleming Island.

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Ashleigh checking out the baby in the fridge (she could see her reflection)

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Check out this video of Ashleigh talking to the baby in the mirror and trying to stand up by herself.

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The happy traveler Smile

Thanks for the great visit!

Myrtle Beach trip

On July 13, we headed to the beach to spend a few days with my parents. Dad had a conference to attend, but we went down a day early to enjoy some time together. We stayed at Kingston Plantation, and had a lovely time!

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view from our room

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Ashleigh loved crawling all over the floor and climbing up on the furniture.

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At the waterpark

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Matt and I took a tour of the New South Brewery and had a wonderful time learning about how they brew and can their local beer. (The free samples weren’t too shabby, either!)

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Thanks for the fun trip, Mom and Dad! Smile

Winthrop girls reunion 2011

It’s so nice when we are able to get the Winthrop girls together. This may have been our last chance to get together for a while as Laura and Ben have moved to Knoxville, TN, and we are moving to Michigan.

 

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Sarah and Stephanie entertained Laura’s three girls.

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The sweet twins, Dorothy and Felicity

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Ashleigh enjoyed playing with Margaret

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The girls loved playing with Harley.

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The mommas with our babies

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Our whole wonderful group SmileRed heart