One Hell of a day!

Yesterday we boarded a plane headed to New Mexico to visit family. It was a long day. We were up before 6 to get dressed and then we left. The drive is about an hour and a half up to Raleigh were we fly out from.



We were making great time until we get to the city limits and then it started to down pour and there were car accidents. It took us 40 minutes to go 8 miles and we missed the check in by 5 minutes. "Note to self..Make sure you are there at least 30 minutes prior to departure." We were there 25 minutes before and were given a big fat NEGATIVE! You will be on stand by for the next flight.



We were rushing around trying to get on that flight but they put us on an 11:30 flight. So off we head to the gate to hang out. Bryson was struggling with our carry-on and I unzip it and realize they checked the wrong bag. We went to the gate and I explained to the lady what happened and then a rude guy that complained the whole time and finally said he would go locate it for me. I mean it had all Chase's diapers in it. I played up the "My husband is deployed" card and lady felt sorry for me and the man...well he was still complaining.



After we switch suitcases I bought a Starbucks and took a few drinks and then it was spilt shortly after that. Darn it



We head back to the gate and I was talking to the counter lady about our connecting flight in Dallas. We were going to be there in plenty of time to connect, though she says we are on stand-by for that. "What do you mean stand-by" I say. That flight was our original flight that I had paid for. Well, apparently when they cancelled the first flight it cancelled the second also.

I also realized once on the second flight that in our rush to try to make it to our first flight I left the radar detector in the car on. I am really hoping my battery is not dead when we return.

The second flight went well and when we arrived we headed to baggage claim. We walked through one of those spinning doors. Carter walked in first and on the next section I walked in with the stroller and Bryson was following behind. He made it in but the door got stuck on the luggage. Carter made it out and was laughing at us because we were stuck. The alarm was going off and the police officer standing there couldn't get the door to spin us out. After the day I had all I could do was grin and think "Are you kidding me!".

We finally made it out and made it back to my dad's house.

YEAH!!!

Bryson riding the waves....

These pictures of Bryson on the boogie board where taken on our last day there. His poor tummy was torn up from being on the board the first few days that we had him wear a shirt. We will know next time to have him wear a shirt when riding the board. Even though his tummy was rubbed raw we couldn't keep him off the waves. He had so much fun.

A few more Charleston photos.

Look closely at Bryson's face. This is what he has been doing in a lot of phots now. I guess he thinks I don't see it. Crazy kid!
The boys had a great time with Mrs. Kathy.

I have a whole bunch of photos of Bryson surfing on the boogie board that I will put up shortly.

More Charleston Pictures

We walked into downtown Folly from the house. It was about a block over.
There was a light house on Folly beach as well.




Bryson and Kathy built a sand castle.

The waves were coming in and Bryson wanted to protect it.





He was thankful that I took pictures of his castle. He was so proud of it.

Our trip to Charleston, South Carolina

We left for Charleston Tuesday morning and had a blast. It was a nice relaxing vacation. My mom met us down there with her boyfriend Drew his sister Cathy and his daughter Jess. Here are a few pictures, and I will post more later.

Heading to the beach.

Here is our house. It was beach front and the views were awesome.

Not sure which one I like better. What do you think?

The boys loved feeding the seagulls.

Walking back up to the house.

Having a great time.

Chasing the birds.

Lovin Life!

I am back...

My good friend Stacey came to visit me and then we went on vacation. I am going through all the photos and will post shortly with them.

Till then here is one from Charleston SC.

More New Mexico pictures

The first part of these pictures are of my best friend Lindsey's daughter Emma and Carter. Every time I come into town Lindsey always comes to see us, rain or shine she comes. She drove 3 hours just to spend a night in town this trip. I thought I would show you some old photos of them growing up together through visits. Emma and Carter are exactly 3 months apart. Emma was born in February are Carter May. When we come into town we usually end up spending some time at her mom's house, and that is where all of the photos of Emma and Carter were taken.

And now a blast from the past. Emma 7 months and Carter 4 months.

Same as above...Bryson almost 3

Bryson 3, Carter 7 months, and Emma 10 months

Carter 18 months, and Emma 21 months.

Carter almost 3 and Emma 3

Bryson had a nice fall at Mrs. Burns( Lindsey's mom) house.

Right before Lindsey ripped her pants.

Aren't they so cute!?

They are growing up too fast.

Pizza Mill and Sub Factory, one of our favorite places to eat. Grammie and Pop Pop love to eat there with us. Thank goodness because we eat there a lot when visiting.

More money please!!

Saying Goodbye.