Cousins Visit!

My sister Audrey and my mom came to visit this week with my nephews Jacob and Sam. They arrived in time for dinner Tuesday night and we planned a big day on Wednesday since they needed to leave Thursday morning. To say we had fun doesn't do it justice.

Our first stop on Wednesday--drive-thru breakfast from Chick-fil-A and onto Keeneland to watch the horses practice.

Jacob loved seeing the horses race, gallop, and walk by.

John enjoyed picking up trash and throwing it away.

Picking up trash together and stopping to watch the horses when they pass by.

Group picture (FAIL)

Next, we head back home for naps, lunch, and play.

After lunch, we headed to Old Kentucky Chocolates to tour their factory and get some treats. (Sweetie stayed behind with Sam, hence the reason why we have no pictures!) I think I've found a new favorite--all future visitors should expect to tour there as well! We had dinner at a (really) good Mexican restaurant--Mi Paquena Hacienda--and came home for a bath before bed.

Sweetie patiently watches the boys as they play together in the tub. Normal bath time--12 minutes and a few laughs. Cousin bath time--30+ minutes and too many laughs to count.

Jacob and John have fun pouring water on each other.

We had so much fun! John has been napping like a champ today since he had so much playtime and activity. The time flew by--we can't wait to see them again!

At the Beach with Gege and Grandaddy

After our time with Sweetie and Mush, we headed to Kiawah to spend the week with Grandaddy and Gege. It was also a fun week of relaxation and fun in the sun.

Making the drive. The keyboard was well received...for about five minutes!

Testing his new hat on the beach.

John loved being in the ocean. His biggest smiles came when the waves hit.

Dancing at Mingo Point

The phone calls continued at the beach as well.

Lots to see

Visiting Sweetie and Mush

John and I spent the last two weeks in NC and SC visiting the grandparents. We stopped first at Sweetie and Mush's for a nice week of relaxation, special privileges, and other wonderful things that being with the grandparents affords. (I even got a day in Durham to visit some friends and do some shopping at my familiar spots.) We concluded the week with a big family party, getting the chance to catch up with cousins and aunts.

John likes sticking his fingers in your mouth. He finds it most entertaining!

Sweetie lets John play with the phone.

Important conversations ensue.

Not sure about this life jacket.

I think someone loves the boat ride!

Still chewing on new things!