Family Weekend

I figured I'd start out with a fun family weekend we had the 1st weekend of May.

My Dad, Step mom Amy, and little sister Emma came for 3 days! They weren't able to make it for Charlie's birthday so came down as soon as they could. It worked out great- we spent lots of quality time together & I think Charlie really bonded with all of them.

Saturday morning we wanted to drive down & spend a day at the beach. Trey, being the explorer he is, wanted to experience the excitement of Bolivar Peninsula. And what an experience it was! It took us forever to do the whole ferry thing & find a beach, but once we did it was worth it. Despite the cloudy weather, we had a great time. My Dad had more fun than he thought he would, Emma saw the ocean for the 1st time, and Charlie had a ball playing in the sand!

Is it everything you dreamed it'd be, Em?  Sorry it's not Mexico. 

Dad, the Wranglers will need to come off if you wanna get in the water. Then again, this is the man who used to snow ski in his wranglers.  Extra starched, of course.  :)

This is my gorgeous sister, Emma Lyn.  I felt like I was a photographer for Sports Illustrated. 

Dad tried to bicycle kick the soccer ball and fell down on his butt.  haha hehe hoho... that was FUNNY! 

Amy & Charlie

He loved playing in the sand.

And EATING the sand. 

Precious boy.

He makes me so happy!

That smile...

Perfection.

Later in the weekend we re-created Charlie's birthday cake experience so they could see him dig in. By this time he was a pro...he loved smearing the cake ALL over his face and hair and watching everyone giggle & stare at him. :) What a cutie.

See?  Pro. 

This picture makes me laugh. 

At this point he had it all in his hair.. but doesn't he look proud of himself? 

Sunday afternoon we grabbed the dogs & walked to the park. 

Weeeeeeeee!! 

I love that belly.  Please don't lose that belly.

Happiness.

Sweet picture of Charlie with Pops & Mamy. 

Speaking of Pops... Charlie LOVED him... This picture was taken the night before they left. He kept laying his head on his chest.  Sweet.

We can't wait for our next visit when we fly up to Amarillo for the 4th of July...the beautiful panhandle... land of canyons, cows, horses & best of all-FAMILY.