Pepaw actually came up to North Carolina to visit for the week before he drove Emma Claire and I down to MS for some relaxation. We got up early on July 25th and started on the long drive. Emma Claire did great!! She was so excited to get to ride in the front of Pepaw's truck that she didn't fuss much at all.
Our friends Ross, Katie, Leah, & Jacob Parker met us there on Sunday to visit with us before they moved to Texas for Ross to finish school. The girls had a WONDERFUL time playing and getting to spend some time together. We are so sad to see them go, but are blessed that we got to visit with them one more time before they moved.
After a long week of traveling here and there to visit with family the plan was to go to Tad's Pizza to let Emma Claire play with all her cousins. Tad's is kinda like a lower scale Chuckie Cheese with pizza and games. Little did I know that when I got there it was actually a surprise shower for Mommy and baby Camp. All of our family and closest friends were there. We had such a wonderful time and Camp got so many great things. I love our family so much!!
Left: The kids had a wonderful time playing while we had the shower. Right: Look at all the wonderful friends and family that came to celebrate Camp.
Left: Our little cousin Hayden. Right: My brother and niece came in town from Virginia to surprise my dad for his 60th birthday.
Left: Campbell Schafers Quinn. Right: Pops and Emma Claire.
Left: Mallie, Branna, Emma Claire, Clara Tatum, and Kalei. Right: Janie, who made the cake, and our aunt, Na-Na. So Serious watching all the presents.
Left: Emma Claire's cousin, Branna. Right: Emma Claire decided to help.
Left: Emma Claire, Aunt Hannah, & Branna. Right: Can you believe my mom got Camp and Alabama outfit?!?!
My cousin, Chelsey, is amazing at painting!. She painted several pictures on canvas to match Camp's bedding. They will look great in his room!!
Left: Kalei, Emma Claire, & Mommy. Right: Getting ready to go "Glow in the Dark Putt-Putt".
Left: Chelsey, Mommy, April, & Uncle Bruce. Right: Clara Tatum, Mallie, Kalei, Emma Claire, John Rilee, & Haydon
The purpose of the whole trip to MS was for Emma Claire and I to go home for Pepaw's 60th birthday. His birthday was on Friday, but we had him a surprise party on Saturday night at my grandfather's church. He was more than surprised! We just knew that somewhere someone had to spill the beans to him, but he promised that he had no clue. We were so excited that we got to be there and can't wait to spend 60 more birthday's with him!! We love you, Pepaw!!
Left: When he realized he had been 'had' he turned around and walked back out the door.
All the kiddos made up a cheer and did it for Pepaw after he finished opening presents.
On Saturday before the surprise party Emma Claire and I made a quick trip to Alabama to visit with Benjamin's family at their family reunion. It was so great for Emma Claire to get to see all her cousins and spend some time with them. We got to meet the new additions and catch up with everyone since we hadn't seen them since Christmas. Maybe next time it won't be so long before we see them!
Left: Emma Claire and her cousins, Kenzie, Parker, and Hannah Grace. Left: The newest addition, Josie Kate.
Left: Jacob. Right: Emma Claire and Nicole.
Left: Can you tell she liked the chocolate cake? Right: Trying to decide if she really wants to get into that water.
Emma Claire and I stayed in Mississippi from July 25th till August 5th. We were so ready to get home and see our "Daddy" but had a great time getting to see everyone before we got home for Camp's arrival. Next time we go home we will have a new addition for everyone to meet! I can't wait!!!!!
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