Fun Times in Chicago (Part 4)

Henry and I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a lot of time with my Aunt Mary, Uncle Peter, and cousins, Sam, Grace, and Jack! They were so generous to share their toys with Henry the week we were in town. Cousin Jack and Henry even had a play date one afternoon! ;-)

Superheroes Jack and Henry...



Henry taking their horsey for a "ride"...



You all make us want to move up to Chicago to hang out with you ALL of the time! :-)

Fun Times in Chicago (Part 5)

One afternoon, Uncle Eddie and I took Sam, Grace, Jack, and Henry to a pumpkin patch. It is their annual tradition and Henry and I were lucky enough to be in town to go with them!

"I look ridiculous! Where are our 80 degree temperatures?!"



The "witch", "black cat", "ghost", and Sam posing for a picture...



"Take a load off Jack. I will push you around for a while."



Pretty Grace and Henry...

We miss you guys and wish we could join you for ALL of your annual traditions!

I cannot even begin to thank everyone for such a wonderful week! We got to see so many people - Aunt Evie, Uncle Eddie, Ben, Sarah, John, Grandma, Aunt Sue, Kaytlyn, Uncle David, Aunt Janice, Annie, Uncle Peter, Aunt Mary, Sam, Grace, and Jack. We love you all and miss you!

Groovin' To The Music

My Two Favorite Gamecock Fans

"I love The University of South Carolina...and Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits! YUM!" ;-)



My two very handsome, very favorite USC Gamecock fans!

Tailgate in Knoxville

Every year my brother and sister-in-law host a tailgate at a UT football game in Knoxville that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We had beautiful weather with a great turnout and had a great time together like every year! :-)

Henry spending time with his Aunt La La...



Aunt Lori making Henry laugh...



Henry taking some time to check out the other scores...



Henry decided that it was naptime and that the pavement would be his best bet for a bed! ;-)

In the end, Matt and Lori raised $1,200 for St. Jude! Thank you guys for another wonderful weekend!

Play Date at the Childrens' Museum

Our membership to the Childrens' Museum is another one we use quite often. It is usually the place we go when the weather outside is not ideal...and South Carolina weather in August is not usually ideal! ;-)

One of the new exhibits to the Museum is a butterfly garden. I always worry about taking my not-so-gentle toddler into an exhibit like that but luckily no butterflies have been harmed as of press time. :-)

Henry checking out a butterfly that has landed on the planter...

Here are AJ and Henry working together at "check-out"...



...and Nolan and Henry working together to drive a car...



...and Josie helping Henry, AJ, and Nolan drive a construction vehicle. Fun stuff!

Happy Birthday Trey / Dadda! :-)

Happy Birthday to my best friend, love of my life, favorite person in the whole world!



"Happy Birthday to my best pal, playmate, dadda, favorite person in the whole world!"



We love you so very much!