The end of February we took a long weekend and headed down to Florida to visit my cousins Lydia and Julie, and Lydia's mother-in-law, Janet. Meghan and I were a little nervous about the trip - five people invading a home, but I believe everyone had a great time. I know our family did. The boys hated to leave, I think it was the nice warm swimming pool that Lydia had in her back yard, plus all the fun with Lydia and Julie.
We left Lydia's on Monday, February 25, which was Tradd's birthday, so we stopped at Downtown Disney to have lunch at the Rain Forest Cafe and to have some fun shopping for the boys' birthdays. (Cooper's birthday is March 1st) We had a blast, but let me tell you we were worn out when it was done. So we left Downtown Disney (sorry but this really is the short version of everything - plus there will be pictures to follow) and headed up towards I95 where we got the first exit and met up with our friends Jen and Lee and their children for coffee and catching up. Jen and Lee moved to Florida four years ago and we haven't seen each other for at least two or more years, so it was just great catching up and seeing them, even if it was only for a couple of hours. Then we headed to Edisto (an Island just south of Charleston). My former assistant and wonderful blessing to Meghan and I, Kay, has a beach house on Edisto and offered it to us for the week. So we spent the rest of the week at the beach house just hanging out as a family and enjoying time together. It was a true relaxing vacation and just a wonderful time together.
Now as for today and the boys' birthday party - what a blast. I'm going to try and post a video of the boys and their cakes. We're hoping this video makes us some money on AFV. But here are some pictures as well from the party. If you read this blog you know that Tradd is really into rats. So some friends called Meghan today to ask if they could buy him a hamster for his birthday - Meghan's first response was, did you ask Scott? She then told them it would be ok. Well praise God they did not get the rat-want-to-be but got the boys Guinnea Pigs instead. Tradd quickly named them Lady and Tramp (because there is a rat in the movie which I think is where this whole rat thing started.) Well, we now have reason to believe that Lady is a tramp and Tramp is a lady - and if they have babies, everyone we know will be getting guinnea pigs as gifts...
Anyway we have had a blessed and wonderful month - we will try to get better with updates more often and keeping everyone informed. Enjoy the pictures...
9 comments:
You just gotta love raising boys!
Happy Bday boys!! So glad that you all had a nice time away, you all deserve it!! Lets get together again soon:)
That family photo of the Kinneys and Buckners is the best thing ever! Are there any where Scott and Bella are smiling too? :)
I hope that the boys had great birthdays! And I'll bet that Edisto was just perfect...Gotta love that place!
Ya know. The 2nd time through I looked at Tradd's face. I think he was holding in that entire time.
Happy Birthday Big Bad Tradd and Super Cooper.
Mr. Rog
So cute! How was Downtown Disney? We are thinking about heading down there....
It was so great spending time with you all. Tradd, Cooper and Coleman are getting so big. It was good to be able and help out and take care of those left at home when Coleman and Tradd had to see the doctor. Hope everyone is feeling better. Wish our time could have been longer, but we'll take what we can get. Looking forward to seeing you all this summer and going camping. Can't wait.
Love, Nana
so who actually ate the cake with the luggy?
Where in the world did he learn that from? They're adorable none the less.
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