Sunday, May 29, 2011

Happy Memorial Day!


No big plans this Memorial Day Weekend except enjoying the beautiful weather and beach here in C-town.   We hope you have a safe weekend, and we also want to send a huge thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve our country!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Claire Dress

Just wanted to post a picture of Frances wearing her "Claire Dress".  It was passed down to us from our dear friends who are now serving in Kenya until October.  We think of their family every time we wear it.  We miss you Shirley family, and can't wait to see you soon!








Monday, May 16, 2011

Babymoon


Finally posting our babymoon to New York in early April.  Jacob's parents so graciously offered to keep the kiddos while we had a wonderful trip just the two of us.  I never thought I would love NYC so much.  It was the perfect getaway - lots of walking, eating, sightseeing, sleeping, and most of all, just being with my husband.


Here are some pics of some of the highlights...



Sunset cruise with a great view of the city


Fun date nights


Top of the Empire State Building at night


Rockefeller Center


With more great views





Taking in a show


Lots of rides in these


Central Park


Complete with a carriage ride {at my request}


MoMA, Met, and Natural History Museums




And finally getting to see Tim Keller preach at Redeemer Presbyterian Church
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Nine

Happy nine year anniversary Jacob!

It all started here over 12 years ago...

And now we are here...




With many memories and monumental occasions in between...

Friend's Wedding - 2003

Switzerland, 2003
Med School Graduation, 2004

Goodbye Augusta.  Hello Birmingham!  Our first house -  May 2004

Switzerland & Germany trip - June 2004
Africa - November 2005

Sister's wedding and pregnant with Charles - July 2006

Bringing home Baby Charles - November 2006

Charles' Baptism - March 2007

C's First Birthday - November 2007

Pregnant with Frances - April 2008


Goodbye Birmingham - May 2008



Hello Charleston! June 2008

Welcome Baby Frances!  July 2008

Frances' Baptism - November 2008

Christmas 2008

Frances is One - July 2009

Brother's Wedding - February 2010

Less glamorous vacations after babies, but just as fun and memorable!  June 2010


Hilton Head - July 2010

Newly pregnant with T3 - December 2010


Even more pregnant with T3 - April 2011

Babymoon - New York City - April 2011

I cannot imagine taking this adventurous road with anyone else, and I cannot wait to see what the next 50 years holds!

Monday, May 9, 2011

A Bit of Charleston

Here are a few photos of downtown Charleston captured during our first photography class outing. 

Dock Street Theater


St. Philip's Church


St. Philip's Church Graveyard

St. Philip's Church Graveyard


Pineapple Fountain


Iron Work Detail

Friday, May 6, 2011

Masters 2011

Yes, I'm backing it up again....this time to the beginning of April.  I met mom in Augusta, and we hung out at the Masters for the day.  I had never been, and it was very bit as beautiful and amazing as I had heard it was.  The pimento cheese sandwiches were my favorite, but I didn't get to indulge in their $3 beer.  Maybe next year!

And two of my dear friends, Anne Wimberly and Rachel kept the kids for the day (one did morning and the other afternoon) while I could go play with my mom.  Thank you girls!  I had such a relaxing and enjoyable day.  I hope to return the favor.