Travis Dew Photography

~snicker snicker~ I sure DO…they are escaping…on the beach…by THEMSELVES!

What a fun afternoon with this ginormous crew!  After we had wrapped things up…the mamas and I were sharing parenting stories and found ourselves alone while the other 423 members of their family went back up to the house.  I said my goodbyes and went back up and was quickly greeted with a, “Do you know where the Mamas are?”  (If you’re one of my little neighbors and you know me well…my answer is always, “She ran away.”)  I spared you, sweet child, and informed you of their secret beach hideout.

Thank you for having me out…I had a BLAST.

The family gathered for a beautiful and festive celebration and a great time was had by all…teenagers included ~smirk~.

Two Devon Rex kitty cats…one five-year old…one five-day old…two parents…equals one GREAT morning.  Such a laid-back household full of love, laughter, tolerant pets and just…life.  Elise, I had so much fun with you, George, Walker, Townsend, Charlie and sweet Miss Alexandra…it was hard to leave!  Thanks for having me over!!

What a pleasure it was to spend a morning on the beach with this crew.  Mama and Daddy…you must be so proud because these are four very engaging, kind, well-mannered children all with great attitudes and dispositions.

Here is a sneak peek of our playdate…I’ll let you know when the rest of your gallery goes up!

As a mother of three very sleepy teenagers…I was most impressed by the fresh-faced youths at 8:00am.  I don’t even know how to feel about you all being up, ready and on time.  Thanks for having me out!! xo

So glad to meet up with this cute family and capture some good ole cousin fun.  Nothing like summer vacation time with lots of family!

This past weekend I took my children home to Athens for my daughter to visit UGA.  We took a quick spin by Oconee Hill Cemetery…drove by Plum Nelly Road, Milledge Circle…and walked right in and plopped down at Anne Horton’s kitchen table on Fortson Circle.  Familiar faces and smells like time had never passed.  What a treat to share my third mama with my daughter.  This yummy little one…is Elizabeth’s grandson.  So much love for all of you.

This is my great nephew.  There really are no words for his scrumptiousness.

Murphy tried like none other to cause all sorts of ruckus on this beautiful weekend.  No worries…this crew wasn’t going to have it.  With a couple of trips to urgent care, the hospital, a broken chair and some lightening…all moods and emotions were tried a few times over.  Once the wedding ball got rolling with hair, make-up and tuxedos on, there was no stopping the smiles, LOVE and laughter throughout!   Cheers to a FABULOUS weekend and many blessings for a long, happy life together.

These two brothers…cannot get enough of Miss Delicious.