In Memory

We learned late last week that Omar's mom's oldest brother, Don, passed away.  We had such fun with him at the reunion last month and are so glad we got to spend that time with him.  Our thoughts are with his wonderful wife, Margaret, and all the rest of his family.  He will be missed!

Father's Day!

For Father's Day, my step-mom thought it would be fun if we surprised my dad with a visit to Charleston.  I thought that was a fantastic idea, so EJ and I drove over for the weekend.  

We got in a day early so we could spend some time with the Tufts family.  They were the bestest hosts, per usual.  It is so much fun to watch our kids play together, not to mention I cherish getting to know my BFFs kids any chance I get.  EJ, Brayden, and Peyton had a lot of fun together!

Ok, first of all, how freaking tall/grown up does EJ look here?

Second of all, how freaking cute is Peyton???

 EJ had a blast in the Tufts Family Water Park.

 This picture makes me flash forward 15 years and then I get nauseous. 

Kristen and her adorable daughter Peyton.

 BFFs right from the start. Just like their moms.  =)

The rest of the weekend was spent with my dad, Jan, and sister.  We had a wonderful time catching up, going out on the boat, and enjoying the sun & sand of Charleston!

World's Cutest Boater

 Captain Pop-E steers us straight through the Charleston Harbor

Aunt Merrill helps EJ navigate the tidal pools.

 

So thrilled to be able to spend this very special weekend with some of my favorite people!

 I love my family and miss them every day!

Mama-J showed Everett the proper way to build a sandcastle!

Our last morning there, we went to see the Madagascar exhibit at the aquarium. It was fantastic!

 EJ loved the big tank!

Of course we booked it back to Atlanta in time for EJ to spend Father's Day with her father. Omar had a great weekend celebrating being the best dad ever by playing golf every day, sleeping in, and getting to snuggle the world's best daughter at the end of the day.  

It was a wonderful weekend all around!!!

Kicking off Summer

At the beginning of summer, Kristen came into town so we could attend The Greatest Country Concert Of All Time (aka Jake Owen/Tim McGraw/Kenny Chesney/Zac Brown).  Of course that meant two things: my daughter got in touch with her country roots, and our kids got to play together. Both of those events were picture ops, of course.

My little cowgirl

Funtime at the park with Brayden!

 EJ loves swinging!

 ....aaaaand, she's off

 Brayden is king of the world!

 Typical EJ:  She finds the tallest, twistiest slide (which has clear signs stating this is only for kids over the age of five) and climbs right up there and demands she slides down on her own. Over and over again. 

 So proud of herself.

 The betrothed.