Nice to be home...

Don't get me wrong, we had a great time. But, there is just something about being home, sleeping in your own bed, showering in my shower, cleaning my kitchen. I am happy to say I got everything unpacked today, cleaned the house and cleaned the in and outside of my trashed van. I even went to Publix and gave Huddie a much needed haircut. He looked like a woolly booger the whole time we were gone. I am feeling much better and am looking forward to going to Target with the boys tomorrow. I think I am having withdrawals!! :) I am feeling quite pregnant these days and can't believe that I still have 2 more months to get even bigger. I think I will be huge! Here, take a look:

On a different note, Bryan's uncle Steve gave Hudson the nickname "Mugsy" while we were at the lake. It seems to fit him because of his intense fit pitching and his strong spirit. I think it's adorable. He is definitely strong willed. I wonder if will gets stronger with each one. If so, I better get me a reservation in the nut house now. Raleigh gave himself the nickname "Dash" because he thinks his super power is Super Sonic Speed. Uncle Steve asked him at dinner if he knew any superheros and he said, "Yeah, Mommy!" Isn't that precious...

Lovin' Lake Gaston

So, our family is in the middle of a week stay at Lake Gaston North Carolina. This is Bryan's families 8th or 9th year coming to the same house. The house is a 3 story log cabin and we have crammed 16 people in. Funny thing is we never feel crowded. It is beautiful here. We have our own beach leading down to the water, a floating dock and a slide on the fishing dock that the kids can have fun on. The first days with kids are always a little rough. You know, new place, new people. Kind of freaks them out. I think we are doing OK now. This morning was 60 degrees and breezy. If I could bottle it up and bring it to Florida I would. Here is a picture essay of basically what has been happening...

This is the few from the back porch...


This is what our "beach" looks like with people on it...



This is a long shot to the boat dock...

Raleigh has stood comatose in front of the television

(I am missing the pic of Hudson throwing a fit, but trust me, there have been plenty)

Hudson has been going around stealing the kids drinks and apples.

I think this explains how both of us were feeling day 2.

Raleigh loves spending time in the water with the big kids. They are really good with him.

Raleigh got brave enough to jump off the end of the dock.

And then he got brave enough to go off the end of the slide!

More to come...

Happy 4th

Looking forward to spending the day with YaYa, Papa, PJ, Pappy and my cousin Shannon who I haven't seen since my Grandma's funeral 6 years ago! She is almost just like me, so we should have fun together. Nothing better than a day filled with burgers, swimming and fireworks. Sure do wish my sis was here...