Fab 5 cruise!

Okay, so remember when I said Dad was taking us 4 "kids" on a cruise? Well, it came and went and it was one of the best trips EVER! We had too much fun! I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in my life. We met some wonderful people (I'm throwing a wink wink at 2 new girlfriends) and really just had a blast. My only complaint was that I didn't come back too relaxed, I was EXHAUSTED! It was well worth it and have the pics to prove it. Here are a few of the thousand we took! Christmas photos are coming up (need to upload)! Muwahhhhhhhh!

Louballoo Turns 2!!

Can you believe it? My baby girl has turned 2!! Lexi had a fabulous time at her Hello Kitty Party! Most of our family was there- Aunt Rolo and Lil' B (were in Raleigh), and Gigi (was sick)...we missed you so!! Lou is such a fun, spunky, energetic little girl. Always on the go, always singing, dancing, or drawing...she loves anything that resembles being "girly"! She has the best chuckle and will flash that pumpkin grin in any given moment. She is busy and keeps me on my toes...but she is my joy! Always happy to see her Momma, Daddy, and her Carmine (what she calls Cameron). Happy Birthday Momma's sweet girl...we love you so very much!

Mud Fight!

What's next Jello Wrestling? Just kidding...who ever said Clemson Girls fight dirty, may have been right! Ava and Lexi had a little too much fun, while we were watching the Clemson vs. Carolina game. The girls were COVERED in mud, Lexi actually had Mud Dreads in her hair. The funny thing was the boys were freakin' out because they were a tad dirty and hated it! I told Ashley, the next time- we are joining in on the fun!! Forget the mud bath at Urban Nirvana, I'm hitting my back yard!

A Beautiful Thing!

For those of you who actually read this, you know I usually post a story and photos of recent family activity. Well, this weekend more of the latter I guess. Our family has been members of Seacoast for several years now. My church history with SC goes back to 1995 (when they had only one campus), then early in our marriage Rhett and I went to the West Ashley Campus, and the last 4 years we have been going to Main Campus off of LongPoint Road. Anyway, since we were unable to attend our usual Saturday night service, we decided to try the newest Campus this morning, especially since it was right up the road...

Now let me give you this visual-I normally cry everytime I go to church. I can't fully explain it, nor at this point do I fight it. I welcome His presence and accept whatever ways He gets me to see, hear, and feel Him. Although I pray everyday, service time is when I like to "do business" with God. For a self proclaimed control freak, it is an important reminder that only one person is ultimately in control-He is! What a blessing to know our God has a plan for us and that He is in charge at all times-whew!

I am writing this basically for my own gratitude. Our family had the pleasure of attending the new campus today and it was incredibly moving. There were so many different people there in attendance, it looked like an ad for Bennetton, many different age groups, and the Praise Team was fabulous.! Everytime I am in church I think about singing on the Praise Team and realize(again) that I would never make it through a song without crying (again)...maybe one day.

I am grateful and blessed to live in a town that has many wonderful places of worship! Seacoast has made it easy for anyone to join them by offering multiple locations, even through podcast services.

While I am not perfect and could certainly set a better example...the good news is- tomorrow is a new day for a new way!

Halloween comes and goes....

Other than the intense sugar rush I am still feeling, I can't believe Halloween has come and gone! This year as always we did our Trick or Treating with The King Crew! While Lexi and Ava had a blast...my "little" man Cam, wanted nothing to do with his costume! Poor thing, Handy Manny was all we heard about for months and for whatever reason he did not want to put that darn thing on! Oh well...he had fun anyway and was just as happy wheeling the girls around the neighborhood! Here are a few pics...hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween! Boo to you until next year!

XO, Our Gang!

Pumpkin Patch Pictures!

Yeah, we had so much fun this weekend! These photos of us at The Patch are actually from last weekend, but that's life in the slow lane of not yet replacing my digital camera. So Santa-if you are watching I am being real freakin' good (too good if you ask me), and if you are listening...I would like a Cannon, point and shoot-at least 10mp and 12 zoom!

After 2 crazy busy days,-Rhett and I loaded up the kids and all of our bikes and hit the county park! We had a blast riding the trails for several miles and was very proud of my cautious Cameron! He did such a good job on his bike! A real train (booked for a private party of course) passed us, and that kid went flying down the path trying to catch up. He even fell, got back up, and went off again! Those of you who know my Cameron, know that this was a pretty big deal...he didn't even blink!

We finished off the day at a Fall Festival there at the park and then of course hit the playground! It was a great day and on any given Sunday from here on out...that's where you will find us!

Have a great week and have a fun,safe,junk filled Halloween!!

My Sweet Lou!

She is full steam ahead this girl! Afraid of nothing, loves everything and everyone...simply lights up a room. And those eyes... she already has her Daddy beat! I have always said I have one child who exhausts me mentally, and one who flat out wears me out physically! Even with all the "festivities" in our household, I couldn't ask for better children. (Someone just remind me of that very thought next time I am cleaning jello off of my ceiling!) Momma loves you Loubaloo, you're nothing but sugar!