Day Trip to Charleston

Last weekend, we took a last minute day trip to Charleston, SC. It only took a little over 2 hours to get there so it was the perfect place to go for the day.  We picked up some sandwhiches and took them to the Battery Park. The boys had a blast running around.  Their age is so fun.  It is just getting more and more fun as they get independent.

Having fun at the Battery Park

After lunch we walked around the neighborhood.  The homes were so gorgeous!

This one was my favorite!

This house was really cool.  It had a plaque that told the history of the home (see that below).

I thought the entry was cool.  The lights are have gas flames and the door is crooked.

Eric took my pic with all the kids.  Carter was mad because he wanted to hold Daddy's hand.

I took this pic over my shoulder while we walked.  Both the boys had a blast walking with their daddy.

Eric showing them the boats in the water.

Elina hanging out.

Another beautiful home.  Look at the balcony off the side!

A friend of mine here in Augusta just moved from Charleston. I consulted her to find a good beach to go to and she recommended Sullivan's Beach on Sullivan Island.  It was about a half an hour away but was AWESOME!  The boys had such a great time in the water. 

Me and my sand eating little girl

The boys were "swimming"

Yum!

Can you believe that after running through the water, the boys didn't take a nap in the car on the way home?

Charleston was such a lovely city.  We can't wait to get back!

Family Visit!!

A few weeks ago, Eric's mom, Grandpa Fase, his sister, Laura, and her little girl, Madelynn, came to visit.  It was so much fun!  Of course, the day before everyone got here all the kids came down with a cold.  My family is slightly paranoid by sicknesses (well, can you blame them?  You can't fly airplanes with sinus problems so my dad has to be very careful not to get sick), but luckily Eric's family wasn't scared away.  I've learned since joining so many social things that kids having viruses is basically par for the course. You just kind of have to go on!

Anyway, we had a blast with the family.  It is so much fun to get all the kids together.  The boys were so nice to Madelynn.  They haven't seen her since last Christmas and since they are so mean to Elina, I was ready to get on them about being nice to Madelynn.  But oh no!  They were sharing and being nice!  Poor Elina.  At least it's making her be one tough cookie!

Madelynn and Elina playing

The girls playing with one of the boys' trucks.  If only Elina wanted to play with it, the boys would snatch it away!

Grandpa Fase with his great granddaughters

Carter and Aunt Laura being silly

Bath time party!!! It was complete chaos.

All clean in pajamas!

Reading with Grandma

Grandpa Fase with his great grandkids.  Trying to get a good pic of everyone is pretty pointless.  Look at Brandt in the next picture.

The next day we had lunch at the park.

And then we played in the splash pad!

I love this foot picture!

We had so much fun and can't wait to see everyone again!

Lunch date with Daddy

A few weeks ago, Eric was on call and hadn't been too busy all day.  I took a risk and got all the kids ready and piled in the car to head down to the hopsital in hopes we'd be able to have lunch with Eric.  Not only did we have lunch with him, but the boys got to play for a bit and we got to meet Eric's co-workers.  It was so fun to see him in his element.  I was bursting with pride.

Elina at 9 months

Well, this post is a tad late because Elina is already 10 months!  Ugh!  I've been a real slacker on the blogging homefront.  At her 9 month well check, Elina weighed in at 18 lb 15 oz.  I don't remember her height, but she was exactly at the 50th percentile mark. She fell at the 50th percentile for weight, height and head circumference. 

Lil Miss has such a spunky personality and it seems she's going to be a spitfire like her Mama.  She is incredibly easy going, but if she wants something, she is going to make sure everyone knows about it! For example, Elina is the easiest baby to feed that I have ever met.  However, if we have all sat down to eat and she doesn't have her food on her tray, she yells until you give her food. We are definitely going to have to work on that. She can also out eat her brothers and the boys have learned that if they don't want something on their plate they can put it on hers and she'll eat it.  Sneaky little fellas!

Elina is on the verge of walking. A few weeks ago her cousin, Madelynn, came to visit who has just started walking.  I think this lit a fire under Elina because ever since seeing Madelynn walk, Elina has worked so hard at it.  She can stand by herself for a few seconds before she falls down.

Elina is really good at giving hugs and she knows how to give kisses.  I love it!  She is just so sweet. She loves hanging out with her brothers and is just thrilled when they play with her. Sadly, this doesn't happen very often.  The boys are in a "MINE" stage where they don't want her to touch anything of theirs.  It breaks my heart when they are mean to her but I know (hope!) it's just a stage.