Surprise! We are in South Carolina! (as I write this we are actually two days away from going home, but still) This has been the biggest secret that Neil and I have pulled off in a very, very long time and it has been a hush, hush thing for about two months. Neil's mother, Helen (who I adore) had a birthday Nov 21 and with how the paid holidays fell with my work and the fact that Neil's work paid for his ticket, it made for an ideal time to fly to South Carolina for 10 days. So, we cashed in some miles and decided to keep it quiet and surprise Helen for her birthday. She misses Porter so and we knew it would be the ultimate gift to come home and spend not just her birthday, but Porter's first Thanksgiving with her too. So far it has been my favorite trip back to South Carolina. The colors are gorgeous, we got some much needed breaks and rest, spent some family time and got to do some really fun things. I am so grateful for Neil's family. I really lucked out because we are so close to them. It was wonderful to spend Porter's first Thanksgiving here! I am loving this time with my family.
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| First Carolin Game. Go Cocks! |
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| Mama and Porter tailgating |
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| He LOVES his Grandma Helen! |
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| The most gorgeous Botanical Gardens I have ever seen! |
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| Family shot with the bears. |
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| My happy boy. |
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| Mmmmmm fall colors...... |
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| Thanksgiving Morning. What a bug! |
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| They fry turkey's down here! |
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| Daddy and Porter on the State House steps, where Neil's dad took him as a little boy |
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| George Washington...... and Porter! |
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| Porter with Uncle Kevin at the State House |
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| Porter running for Congress |
You're right down the street from me!!! Next time you will have to tell me when you are coming and we can meet at the state line!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time is being had by all. . .