Happy for This Moment, Happy for This Life: Quick Trip

We used to do a lot more of those than we seem to be able to do now, but we were able to break away for the weekend and get home to see Robert's parents. The excuse was the annual start to dove season (which we missed because it fell on the Monday of the labor day weekend, so we were there this past weekend for the hunt). I think the hunt may actually have been more like a picnic, but the guys had some much needed time together outside. In the meantime chaos reigned inside, outside and all around.

We (Brian, Erika, Robert and myself) laugh often because for years Robert's parents were begging for grandchildren. In less than 5 years they got 5. While we love being together, it's always crazy with 5 children, 5 and under running around.

They do love each other so much and enjoy their time together. Stella even planned a suprise party for Collin, just because. She set up games, crafts and snacks for their party on the porch. As the kiddos get older we encourage more and more time outside, keeps the house a little more calm and is GREAT for them. There is plenty of space for them to run and play and enjoy the outdoors.

Nana even joins them most of the time.

Collin is always up for a game of croquet with whoever will play, or just by himself.

Then, of course, there was Carolina football!

Inspite of our house full of gameday gear we couldn't push the Gamecocks to victory. It was disappointing, but fun to watch the game with a house full of family.

Mr. Wicker loves the presence of his family at church, particularly when it's time for the children's sermon. He even doesn't mind when Legare claps and yells, "yay!" as he finishes the prayer.

We had a wonderful lunch at the Belmont Inn in Abbeville. The food was delicious, the children behaved and wonderfully and it was a beautiful place.