Go Get Aunt Marley...

The girls and I went with my parents up to North Carolina to go visit my sister and to help her pack and come home for the summer. It was a nice trip...and so good to see where Marlana has been living.

The weather was soooo nice, if not a bit chilly. I loved it!

Wake Forest is a beautiful little town that is full of cute stores. While we were window shopping, my dad took the girls and visited all the fire hydrants. Aaralyn is a bit obsessed with them. She especially likes to shake the chain and say, "Oh, hi, hydrant!" It is very cute.

While the girls were taking a nap, we went to one of Marlana's favorites, the Tea Room. We wore hats and had delicious tea.

Isn't my momma pretty?

Marlana and her friend, Amelia.

We had cookies...

scones...

and tea. I got Chocolate Mint Tea. Unbelievably good!

If you know Aaralyn, no playground goes unnoticed. And this one had HUGE slides:

You may not be able to tell, but it was a tall slide that was quite steep. Aaralyn went really fast...and she loved it. This was the first time she went down, and her face shows it all!

Elise was just as happy as can be in her carrier.

Papa and his granddaughters

Although the ride was SUPER long (13+ hours), the girls handled it very well. Glad to have Marlana back home for the summer. We hope to visit lots before she goes back in the Fall.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day, we went to Marianna for some YUMMY ribs!

Thanks, Dad, for cooking them. They were delicious!

Aaralyn played on the tricycle...which she loved

I think Donny had the most fun, though. He got to bend over and push ;)

It was great seeing Uncle Will and Aunt Cheri...and of course Marlana and Rana, too!

Aaralyn loves the swing...and Papa loves Aaralyn.

Wish I had more pictures of everyone. These are all that seemed to be taken :(
I will say this, the food was DELICIOUS but the company was even better. So glad we were able to go!

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was spent in Marianna. We had some delicious food (of course!) and I got pampered a little and was able to have fun with my beautiful daughters.
(sorry the pictures are over-exposed, my camera was on the wrong setting when the pictures were taken. you can still enjoy!!)

In Aunt Renee's pool having LOTS of fun!

Elise's first time in the pool

Isn't she beautiful?

Aaralyn jumping in the pool. She is getting more confident in the water.

Love me some Aaralyn!

Elise got to hang out with Uncle Lenny. She was so content in his arms. I think she stayed with him for over an hour!