2nd Annual Lake Trip

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Beach Trip

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Chicago Trip

Wes bid on a trip to Chicago at a fundraiser for the Golf Junior League and won 2 nights for about $250 including Cubs tickets ~ so we made long weekend with it: June 30th ~ July 3rd and then spent Fourth of July in Auburn.

us at Soldier Field and Field Museum

Well, it's been awhile....

I'm not sure where to begin. you're probably wondering about the house and unfortunately we are not living in it yet. We are in the home stretch though. The frig and dishwasher were delivered today. The other appliances were on back ordered and should be in next week.

I've been home today with Jacob who is sick. His temperature was 102 last night when he and Wes returned home from the '4th Annual Seabrook Island Beach Trip'. It went down to 99 at the doctors (He did very well), but back up after his nap.

We left last Friday for our beach trip. It was nice to get away and relax, but lots of stuff going on here with the house and end of school. Micah and I returned Tuesday evening to return to work. Jacob loved the beach this year! He and Kylee had a blast running into the waves and jumping over them. He even played a game where the waves knocked them down. They play very good together when there is something to occupy their time, but during down time they get to each other just like brother and sister. Jacob gets so excited to see Kylee. They now have made the connection that they are cousins. Jacob will say "Kylee's my cousin...and Sissy too." It's fun to watch and listen to their conversations.

So my last post was the weekend that it snowed which was Jacob's last weekend wearing diapers. He began wearing Big Boy underwear on February 16th. Even though we've had and will have accidents we have officially made it through potty training. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. After Christmas and New Years he just started using the potty. We started sitting. At one point he wanting to sit backwards, but I didn't want to get into that habit, especially since he had to take off his shoes, shorts and underwear. So about March/April we taught him to stand and he does very well. It took about a month or 2 for him to tell us when he has to go. We just had to take him and ask him, but now he usually tells us.

Well hopefully you'll hear from me again sooner than later. The next few weeks will be busy with finishing the house and moving in. My last day of school is June 3rd which means I have to do end of the year stuff.

Our Biltmore Trip

Our first trip alone since before Jacob was born!

Wes and I took the opportunity to go to Asheville, NC this past weekend and see the Biltmore. Jacob is in Auburn visiting Nana & Pop since his daycare is closed due to Ms. Janice's daughter getting married yesterday. We met Nana & Uncle Kyle half way this past Wednesday and my mom is bringing him back on Tuesday or Thursday and staying with us while Wes is out of town.

Besides the fridged weather, we still enjoyed the mountain scene and spending time together. On Saturday morning, we walk through the Biltmore Village and ate lunch at Razaz, a Meterainan Restaurant. Then, toured the Biltmore Garden's and grounds after lunch. Saturday we went to Baylee's Grill to watch Auburn lose to Kentucky. Not a very good game.

Sunday morning we toured The Biltmore House, the winery and had a fabulous Brunch at the Deerpark Restaurant on the Estate. Wes said he ate Breakfast, lunch and dinner in one sitting. After our trip to the winery went head back to Columbia, making sure we got some NC apples.

Monday leaving NC for SC

Jacob playing with his cars before we leave Aunt Lynn's and Uncle Simon's.

Before leaving Greensboro we were going to eat lunch at my cousin's restaurant MCoul's, but

the one Monday we were in town they were closed because they were putting new tile on the patio. So we walked down the street to a little Greek place. Now, when you think Greek you think big portions, right. Not so much. The food was great, but nothing big about the portions.

I definitely suggest anyone go visit MCoul's if they are in the Greensboro area.

The sun was shinning bright in Jacob's window on the way home, so I made him a curtain. He thought it was neat.

Sunday on the Road to NC

We left Troy, OH around 10:00 am to travel through the rest of the plains of Ohio and into the hills of West VA and Virginia and arrived in Greensboro, NC about 5:00pm for our last stop before going home. We drove 7 hours with just one stop. Jacob did very well! Much better than our 2 hour trip from Lexington to Troy, OH.

Jacob decided to collected some cars for the road. Aunt Linda was gracious to give him some which was great for us because it kept him occupied for the first hour or so and the last.

Now we're in West Va and once we go through this tunnel we will be in Virginia. Jacob liked going the the tunnels.

Fourth Stop: Greensboro, NC ~ My Aunt Lynn and Uncle Simon's

Jacob's 2nd cousins: Xander, Cayla & Kendall Ritchy

'The Bump'

Jacob & Cayla

Saturday in Ohio

Jacob playing with Wes' cousin, Todd's cars.

Pictures from our morning visit with Granny.

Reading with Granny

Sitting in Granny's walker and then her lap.

Video of Jacob & Granny Lawson

_________________________________________________________ Visit with Uncle Rich, Aunt Di, Chad and Alison

eating suckers

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Last trip to Granny's

We had a great visit! Granny smiled the whole time and just watch Jacob entertain everyone.

After our visit with Granny, Uncle Bob treated us to Cassano's (a must stop for pizza in Piqua, OH). Jacob was very hungry since he didn't eat lunch. We offered, but he didn't want it at the time so he went straight to bed instead.

Eldean Bridge

Friday going to Ohio

Our Hotel in Georgetown, KY, north of Lexington

Best Western~ we decided to pay a little more, but it was well worth the indoor pool, king size bed and complimentary breakfast.

Jacob didn't have the best ride to Ohio. He did have his moments. Just out the video of him singing.

Third Stop: Troy, OH~ Wes' Uncle Bob's & Aunt Linda's

We left Georgetown, KY about 10:45 and arrived in Troy around 1:45-2pm. We were going to stop and see Granny, but Jacob was a bit cranky. I would be too if I was strapped in a seat for hours and hours as he was. We ate lunch at Arby's then headed to Wes' Uncle Bob's for a nap, which included one for me too. We woke about 5pm and went to see Granny. She was so excited and said this surprise was the best Birthday present. She'll be 86 next Friday, July 3rd. We had a good visit. He helped push her around in her wheelchair and watched the birdies and gave kisses.

Thursday on the Road

So we left Gatlinburg around 9:30am ~ stopped at Cumberland Falls around 12pm ~ Ate Lunch and then back on the Interstate.

Second Stop: Lexington, KY ~ We arrived around 2:45 and went to Mary Todd Lincoln's (wife of 16th President, Abraham Lincoln) childhood home. Just for Jacob to throw a big tantrum in public (luckily he doesn't have very many). Wes graciously took him outside so I can finish the tour. He also donated his $7 admittance fee. We left there and drove through the University of KY's Campus and then stopped and walked around the arboretum. When then decided to head back to the interstate and find a hotel with a pool after getting hot and sweaty. We found a good deal with our AAA discount at a Best Western in Georgetown, KY just north of Lexington for $62/night more than the Grand Prix Motel, but this one includes a complimentary breakfast and we got a King Bed.