We just returned from a wonderful visit to MiMi & PopPop's in South Carolina!
This is their backyard view! It is always changing with the sun, weather and seasons; yet always beautiful! The pictures don't do it justice. The mountains fade as far as the eye can see.
Sheldon took this panoramic
They always make our arrival so smooth by stocking the fridge/pantry with family favorites and the toys already out and waiting for the boys. We arrived a few days prior to Allison's family. My parents watched Owen for a day allowing Ryan and I to take the big boys into Greenville to their fabulous kids museum. It was lovely to not factor bottles, stroller and naps into our day.
Simple fun on the front porch.
We always look forward to spending a day at Aunt Susan and Uncle Stan's home which is about 40 minutes from my parents. Currently they have 5 horses (some are theirs and others they board); it was too warm to ride them this visit. The kids did enjoy two hayrides through the horse trails shaded in the woods.
Their property boasts a creek which is always a highlight. Stan finds frogs and snails to show the kids as they wade through the water. Owen enjoyed his first backpack ride down to the creek.
After the outside fun the cousins played inside with toys and we had a bbq lunch.
Another day the kids shared a golf lesson. Ryan started introducing Hayden to golf as soon as he could walk. He'll have his foursome in a few years.
A visit with Great Grandmom and Great Grandpop who live about 30 minutes away from my parents. Always lovely to see them. We are thankful they have met all our boys.
Fun at the pool
The month of swim lessons has paid off! Go Hayden!!!
We were sure to visit our favorite ice cream shop several times
My parents rented a boat for a day which has become tradition.
This is where we docked the boat to swim around and eat our picnic lunch. If you look carefully you'll see Ryan and Hayden on the rocks.
Just missing Owen who was back at the house with a sitter. Next year he'll join us.
Sisters
Logan was brave enough to try tubing and clearly, LOVED it!!!
Notice the butterfly on Ryan's finger
Some other highlights (not pictured) include a trip to Hendersonville's Hand's On kid museum, lunch at our favorite brick oven pizza, an adult dinner out, breakfast on the screen porch and lots of olympics.
(pictures to come soon of MiMi playing Chinese checkers. She has taught Hayden who now loves the game. Also, PopPop rocking Owen on the back porch--sweet moment)
We were certainly sad to leave but will cherish the wonderful memories. Already looking forward to next summer!
