Got some catching up to do so here goes....
The last few months have been filled with lots of family memories!
We made a trip to see our  NC grands and their parents too:) in late February. We were Excited to see their new home in progress.  Can't wait to see it finished  in person!

Loved Jacob's latest project. Good deal on a used table and his refinishing skills are making a great new table for their new home!

Next in March the warm sun came out and  David got to come home for the weekend.  How we loved going to our happy place for a walk in the sand:)

At the end of the March there was a Princess Party for Chloe and Alee. They were so excited it was finally their turn to come to Grammy and Grandaddy's. 

I met Kristen in Florence and we had lunch- Luke's request was Cheeseburgers so Wendy's it was!

Frozen princesses in the house tonight!

Mermaid sleeping ready

 So glad spring break brought a little warm weather b/c these two could not resist a day at the pool!

Ready, set Jump!  And jump they did, over and over:)

They finally needed those nice big beach towels to warm up in.

Sweetness overload!

Always treats in store at Grandparents home

Evening snuggles with Granddaddy

Their shopping list were the cutest

Happy shoppers

  

Ending spring break with a bridal shower for the newest Edwards to be!  We had fun 

Showering Will and Mady with great gifts, food and family togetherness. 

Next we were all busy looking for the perfect wedding outfits.  Their colors were navy and red.  I wanted to do some sewing for the grands so I started with Evelyn and after 2 smocking failures I was about to throw in the towel but I thought of a way to alter my project and was happy "sew" after!

 What is up with the waves???

2nd try... still waves -UGG! ( the moire effect on pleated gingham)

Finally decided to replace the smocked area with white fabric and was so happy to 

have an adorable finish for my Princess Evelyn:)

Busy up to the last minute -Beth was steady getting Alee's dress ready. 

Oh, so cute!! 

As for the rest...no time left for sewing so we were glad for outlet shopping and spring bargains to finish out the rest of the family in wedding attire!

Temple time for Madyson.  Such a happy day. One week until 

she will be Mrs. Edwards!

Our Newly Weds...sealed for Time and all Eternity

Blessed with these  9 grands all red white and blue!!

4 generations

Also the past few months brought lots of grand  celebrations to enjoy!

Birthday weekend for Beth

Beth and family came for her birthday weekend. Her and Rob had a date night on Friday.  For Saturday she requested a relaxing day at home, so we delivered!  Just hung out, played games, rested, enjoyed a big dinner with her favorite cake and then the girls had some ideas of their own.

Birthday surprises

 Skip bo time

 Chill time

Dinner Time

Cake Time

Make a Wish!

Smile everyone!

Birthday hat modeling

... and then on to our personal hair salon by the Bailey girls!

Carolyn was my first hair stylist and she gave me a fish tale braid with a polka dot bow accent:)

Alee decided I needed some straightener treatment!

Kaitlyn gave Natalie a cute twist.

Then Natalie had a turn as stylist

Carolyn gave her Mom some nice braids

 Then Carolyn decided Kaitlyn needed a french braid

 and the finished product was rather cute!

We all decide that the best do of the day was performed by Alee with some added assistant from Kaitlyn.  Grandaddy received the "GRAND DO" and was such a good sport!  

Looks like Jerry just sprouted some new locks:)  Maybe that should be his 4th of July look- with all those silver sparklers!

Poor Seth was under the weather and spend the entire weekend in bed :(. 

 He can smile through the worst of days though!  Such a sweet guy.

The beautiful Sunday weather made us think Spring had arrived early! The warm sun felt so nice as we headed into Church.

Grateful for such a wonderful daughter and that we could enjoy her birthday with her this year!

Twins weekend with Grammy and Grandaddy. 

 It just so happened to be Valentine's weekend so we started out with a little valentine goodie. 

Their favorite candy treat.

Royal attire for my weekend guest.

 Princesses need to see the full view!  

( Looks like Grammy needs to invest in a full length mirror for all her Grand princesses to enjoy.)

Princess Kaitlyn

Princess Natalie

Morning monkey bread bakers.  

Perfect weekend for some heart shaped breakfast:)

Enjoying big breakfast:)

On to the outlet for stops at their favorite stores.

 Disney princess dolls are always a hit.

 So many choices in one store!  (The jewelry selection took lots of time...

but they finally decided on some matching anchor earrings to wear at

 Uncle Will and Madyson's wedding in the spring.)  

Successful shopping trip with prizes in hand.

Girls gotta have a little sparkle in their life!!

Teal sparkly nails for N

Pink Sparkles for K

Evening bakers busy making some fancy cupcakes.

Dividing the dough by 2....is a must with twins :)

They each made a dozen cupcakes.

Pretty girls all ready for church.

How blessed to have such beautiful grands!

Me and my mini me:)

Me and my Natalie with the gorgeous red curls!

Already a month into the new year.  WOW, how time moves swiftly by.  Winter is here but hopefully it will move by swiftly too so we can have warm and sunny days again!  Beach living is just more fun when all around is warm and we can walk on the sand and feel the ocean breeze.  Although, this past Christmas gave us a surprise- warm weather! All who visited got to enjoy the outdoors. The park and the beach made for some fun outings.  Frisbee, kite, football, bucket and shovel.  All our gear loaded and off we went for some adventure.
Ready for some more of these days....