Monday, July 30, 2012

Isle of Palms 2012

Warning!!!  WAY too many pictures!  I did narrow it down from 450!

The week after school got out we went to Isle of Palms with our family!  We had THE BEST time!  Watching all the kids play together just makes my heart smile!  It was crazy most of the time but I cherished every single moment!

 Madison keeping the boys in line

 Austin, Madison, and Papa Jackie

 Luke started out slow getting in the first time but then became a wild man!  He is definitely our water boy!!!

 I am going to go with....Dylan...I think

 Luke jumping the waves

 Madison's turn

 Mu beautiful sister, gorgeous mom, and sweet boys

 I think Dylan again...so sweet

 It's not a beach trip without burying someone!

 Silly girl getting her hair braided

 I have to learn how to do this!

 We sent Chad a fun birthday message

 Such a stud...even with a pink bucket

 Surfing

 Then he fell in love with boogie boarding!

 SOO stinkin' cute!

 Gabby and Parker

 The Grandkids :)

 We love our Gabby and Papa

 Then during the week we had visitors...The Coleman's!!!  Yay for meeting baby Lilly!

 Luke and Daddy showing us their mean faces!

 Madison wanted to hold Lilly

 How cute are these girls??

 Thanks Jennifer for braiding the girls hair!

 Cinnamon rolls for breakfast

 Rain, Rain, Go Away!  It rained but we came prepared with crafts...we painted...

 We colored...

 We played fun games...like the headband game...

 We built forts...

 We practiced our CHEEEESE face...

 We played on the porch in the rain...

 and we watched TV with Papa Jackie

 Then after nap, the SUN came back out!!!

 I love watching them now!  So fun!

 They have the best imaginations!

 Frog More Stew!!!!

 Jonathan and his Eno

 A blank canvas :)  Papa looks good with a purple bow!

 Jonathan playing with Parker...

 What a great laugh!

 Great mode of transportation!

 Learning to surf with Papa

 Everyone's back was killing!  I think Luke would have done this all day!!

 Look Dylan!

 Bite their jaws off!

 Hat day :)

 Let's go fly a kite!

 Good job Madison!

 Mattice brought the girls back to play with us on the beach!  Madison had a blast playing with Ella!  They take such good care of each other!  Madison was getting some sand off Ella's face :)

 Lilly taking a nap on the beach...pure sweetness!

 Jen and I...thank you Megan and Nikki for posing advice...who wants their arms to look big??

 This is how she rolled to dinner one night

 I feel so blessed when I see this picture!

 Mom and Jackie

 Arms full!

 YAY!  Fun beach trip!!!

 That boy to the left is H to the O to the T

 Jen and Ty

 Boys Rule!

 Ice cream...yum!

 They slept in big beds the whole week!!!!!

 When we got home it was mission big beds because Luke said he didn't want to sleep in his "trapped bed" anymore!

 Our attempt to get them together

 Look at those 'real' smiles

 Daddy and his little man

 LOVE THIS ONE!

 Best buds

 The Hawkins Huddle

 The Clayton Crew

 Me and my girl :)

 Thank you Gabby and Papa for the BEST week!

 ADORABLE!

 beautiful.

 Peak a boo!

Luke and Madison with Papa

I am SO ready to go back....like tomorrow!!

Chandler Graduates

On June 1st, Chandler graduated from Eastisde High School.  It was so fun to be there and be a part of his exciting day!
 Madison with Megan and Blake

 How do you entertain 2 three year olds during a long graduation??  Gabby's iPhone and leftover candy from Chandler's graduation party :)

 A little fuzzy, but I love this picture of them!

 Luke and Madison are so proud of you!

 Me and Chan Man

 Brent and Blake with Chandler

A very proud mom and dad!

Chandler's Graduation Party

I can't believe Chandler is graduating from high school!!!  He is an amazing golfer and received a scholarship to play at Lander.  We loved having a night to celebrate all he has accomplished!  Congratulations Chandler!!!

 Madison and Naphtali

 They had a candy bar and Luke was trying an Air Head for the first time...yum!

 Then they ate graduation caps...they already look like they are in a candy coma!  

 Madison loves sweet Nikki!

 Madison holding on to a golf club while Blake lifts her up....silly girl!

 Blake and my sweet Meme watching the videos

 LOVE watching these videos with so many great pictures and great memories!

 So, later I realized that I didn't have a single picture of Chandler from the whole night...so, I picked a few pictures that were in the video!  One of my favorites!!!!!  Chandler and Papa...

 Chandler with his older brothers

 One of my favorite moments in Chandler's life...when he dressed up as Jeff Gordon for Halloween!

Congratulations Chandler!  We are so proud of you!

Brent and Nikki's Engagement Party

On May 19th we celebrated the engagement of my cousin, Brent, to Nikki...who we adore!  The party was SO fun and we enjoyed dancing, eating, and checking out the super cool venue!

 Our crazy clan :)

 Luke was in HEAVEN with all these tractors!!!

 HUGE tire!

 Has anyone seen Luke??

 Luke wanted to try every tractor...

 ...and there were a TON of tractors!  How cool is this place?!?!?

 Brent and Jackie

 Now this is more your size :)

 Make a wish

 One Mrs. Ayers (Megan...Blake's wife) and the soon to be Mrs. Ayers

 They had plenty of helpers!!!

 We are SO excited for you guys!  September 1st will be here before you know it!

 Then the dancing began!  My Aunt Sharon and Uncle Greg still have it!!!!

 My mom + my aunt = Hilarious!

 Go Luke!!!!

I can't wait to see them at the wedding because they danced their little hearts out at the party!!!

Andrew Carter Lee

On May 10th, we met the newest addition to the Lee family.  Andrew is adorable!  Luke and Madison fell in love with him right away!  Parker is going to be an awesome big brother!!  We are so excited for your sweet, growing family Bruce and Lauren!

 Madison holding Andrew

 I think Luke liked holding him!

 Lee...party of 4 :)

Congratulations Bruce, Lauren, and Parker!  Andrew is an adorable gift from God!!!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Happy Birthday Ellison!

Ellison celebrated his 3rd birthday last week and he invited Luke and Madison to his fun party!!

 Happy Birthday Ellison!!

 The boys going to jump on the jump jump

 I don't see how they were not about to fall on their face but they kept going!!! Kids!

 Do I need to tell you that Luke enjoyed the cupcake??

Boys on the jump jump!

Happy Birthday Ellison!
Thanks for having us!