Isle of Palms Beach, S. Carolina

We just got back from a week long vacation at Isle of Palms Beach.  Once again, Pearce did great on the plane.  I had tons of snacks, games, toys, and books to keep him occupied, but I found out I really didn't need all of that.  I think it really helped to have him in is own car seat.  Although he really doesn't like riding in it in the car, it was familiar to him on the plane and I was just happy he did so well!  So, back to the beach...I LOVED this beach!  It was such a cute little beach town with plantation style houses.  Chris's friend, Sully invited us to stay with their family...actually several families.  We were with Sully, his wife Jill and their 3 year old, Ava; Jill's sister Dina and her two boys, Gavin (7) and Colton (2); Jill and Dina's parents and Sully's mom...a full house!  The weather was great and Pearce had so much fun playing with Colton and Gavin!  Unfortunately, several people got a stomach bug while we were there.  Pearce was the first to throw up.  He threw up several times, but never acted like he felt bad.  Then Chris and Ava and Gavin got it.  Chris was only sick for about 12 hours, but Gavin and Ava were really bad off.  I felt terrible for them.  Surprisingly, I never got it!  Despite all of that, we still had a great time!   Tons of pics ahead...

 We had to borrow a pack 'n play from Dina, but they were late getting to the house and Pearce was desperately in need of a nap, so we just put Pearce to bed in one of the twin beds with pillows all around.  I wasn't sure if he would actually stay on the bed or actually go to sleep, but he did! 

One of Pearce's favorite things to do after going to the beach...hosing off :)

Pearce did great on the plane rides home.  On the first one he was out before we even took off!

We had a 3 hour layover in Houston and Daddy surprised Pearce with this Southwest Airlines plane....man, did he LOVE it!!!  He had so much fun playing with it and flying it in the air.  This boy loves "a-panes!"

I thought this was so funny....during dinner he kept putting his fingers in his ears....I guess he discovered that when you do that you can't hear anything.  So cute!!  We got back late Saturday night and Pearce slept in until 10:00 this morning! 

Girl's trip/Mama and Papa's house

This past weekend, me, Ashley, and Marla drove to Fayetteville to have a girl's weekend with our friends Adriana, Allison, and Marla S.  We have all been looking so forward to this little getaway!  It was like a mini-high school reunion!  I went to Dallas on Thursday and then we left Friday morning to go to Fayetteville.  Mama and Papa kept Pearce for me and I know they could not wait for us to get on the road!  Nathan and Charlotte got to "help" Mama and Papa take care of Pearce on Friday until Wayne got home from work.  All 3 of them play so well together and have so much fun together!

Uh Oh!  Someone snuck into the pantry and tried to get a Sprite!

We are on our way!  We had so much fun talking and reminiscing about high school!  Adriana has 4 cute, sweet kids.  The fourth is brand new and we all had fun taking turns holding him.  It was fun to play with them....and also fun to know that I was not going to have to get up with any kids :)  Sleeping in was fantastic!

The whole gang together.  These girls are the sweetest girls.  We decided we need to get together a LOT more often!

Me, Ashley, Allison, Marla S., Marla F., Adriana

We went out to dinner one night and it was the best dinner I have ever had.  I was quite the big spender on my dinner....$85.00!!!!!!!!  I wasn't even paying attention to prices....or drinks....or anything!  Oh well, totally worth it!!

 We came back Sunday and I spent one more night in Dallas.  We all had fun watching Pearce run around outside and play with the hose.  Mom and Dad said he always asked to go on the golf cart.  He can actually say golf cart!  One time, Mom was getting the vacuum out of the garage and when she went to close the door, there was Pearce sitting in the golf cart ready to go on a ride :)  Of course, Papa took him...again!

 

On one golf cart ride, Papa brought his fishing pole to try to catch a fish for Pearce....of course he did!  Pearce was very interested in it and even touched it!

Mom and Dad, thanks for watching Pearce for me while I had my girl's weekend.  Pearce always has fun with his Mama and Papa.  Hopefully you have recuperated by now!

Our weekend

Pops and Mimi came for a visit and we had a great time!  Pearce was such a show-off for them...it was funny!  I had the day to myself on Friday which I loved.  I went to see two new babies, had lunch with a friend, and then ended my day with a facial!  Pops and Mimi brought Pearce a few surprises that he loved....Mega Blocks, Cheese Puffs, and apple juice!  Saturday, Pops went with us to Gymboree.  We moved up to the level 4 class and it was just perfect for Pearce.  Lots of little "Pearce's" were running around!  He is no longer the bigger one and it was fun seeing all the different skills this class gets to work on.  After lunch Mimi and I got to do something so fun...laundry at a laundromat!  Our washer was broken and we had to get some laundry done, so she was my laundry buddy...thanks Edie!  Sunday, we tried out Gatti-Land.  It is similar to Chuck E. Cheese and Pearce loved it!  He was totally wiped out when we left.  

Pearce is really into books now.  He loves to be read to.  He even takes a book to bed with him and will "read" it and then lay down and go to sleep!

Cheese puffs!  

Pearce spoiled?  Nah :)

 Walking like a big boy to Gymboree!

Nothing like a popsicle on a hot summer day!

Riding the rides at Gatti-Land.  He really liked this fire truck!

He kept giving the horsey a kiss!

Annnnnd....we're out!  I love that I have a picture of Pearce sucking on his blankie....now he calls it "BB."  Pops and Mimi have their own car seat for Pearce which is so nice when they come or we go visit them!

No need to move Mimi....Otis is just fine laying on your lap!

    Thanks for coming Pops and Mimi!  We had such a fun time!