Vacation Part 4

July 3rd-8th

Our vacation ended with David and Mary Beth's wedding. My Saturday was spent getting my hair and make up done, supporting the bride, and stealing a few minutes with my sweet girl. The guys spent one last day at the beach area.

The wedding was at the Big Canoe Chapel, and the reception was right down the road at The Chimneys. Both the wedding and reception were wonderful! The night was spent enjoying delicious food, hanging out with great friends, and dancing the night away...especially Natalie! The dance floor was set up outside, and Natalie danced more than anyone there! As soon as a song started playing she would stop in her tracks and start dancing. It was precious. We all had a great time together, and I'm so happy I was able to share in Mary Beth's special day.

The bride and groom.

Dad and mom with the grands.

The groom's cake.

The cake.

Their wishing tree.

Nathan and Gabriel playing an intense game of checkers.

Daddy and Natalie

Me and MB

Dancing the night away.

Practicing all of her moves.

Only babies on the dance floor!

Gabriel and Natalie

Gabriel dancing with Mary Beth

Mom and Dad

The final farewell to Mr, and Mrs. Pate!

Our vacation was wonderful. I'm so happy this wedding brought us to such a gorgeous location! Congratulations David and Mary Beth!



Vacation Part 3

July 3rd-8th

On Friday, the guys went hiking and exploring while I went to the bridal luncheon. My mom and Natalie relaxed and hung out around the house. The bridal luncheon was wonderful and the food was delicious!

A waterfall from the guys' hike.

Gabriel exploring.

Playing with Grandma at the house.

The table at the luncheon.

Homemade strawberry lemonade

Some of the food that was catered.

The bride and her bridesmaids with our wedding day robes.

Emily, Ashley, Kaylin, Mary Beth, Amanda, Hannah, me, and Virginia

Mary Beth with her mom and grandma.

That night Nathan and I went to the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

The church at Big Canoe.

Practicing for the big day.

David high fiving the ring bearer.

Me and my handsome date :)

The view from the rehearsal dinner at the clubhouse. If you look closely in the middle, the group of houses that can be seen is our neighborhood!

The reverse view- from the top of our street looking down. If you look in the distance past the lake you can see the clubhouse.



Vacation Part 2

July 3rd- 8th

 

Thursday was spent at the pool and beach area. There was so much to do. There was a lake and pool for swimming, paddle boats and canoes, a long dock, and a really cool rock slide. We took lunch and went for the day. One of the coolest parts about the area was the trail that led right back to the back of our house. This was especially useful when Natalie got ready for nap time. It was great being able to take shifts or just to run back to the house.

Natalie loved the lake but didn't get that it went deeper and deeper.

Natalie's mission- to put all of the sand back into the lake!

Gabriel on the dock.

One of the many views.

Nathan and Gabriel on the paddle boat.

Poppa and Natalie walking on the dock.

Gabriel waiting his turn on the rock slide.

Nathan and Natalie on the bridge.

The rock slide had two slides- this was the steeper of the two.

The guys playing volleyball.

Nathan and I trying out the canoe.

That night we went back over to the McAfee house for dinner. Most all of Mary Beth's family was in town at this point and a couple of the bridesmaids and groomsmen came too.

The four of us at dinner.

Gabriel stealing a kiss.

After dinner Nathan and I got the kids ready for bed and headed over to the bridesmaids house for a meet and greet. We had a great time, managed not to get lost, and David, the groom, finally arrived!

Maid of Honor- Hannah with her fiancee

Two of the Groomsmen playing chess.

Me and MB

MB and David together after a long separation.

Goofing off with the house decor!