I have to say this was the most eventful trip we have ever taken (full of ups and a down.)
We traveled half way this year and stopped at a bed and breakfast call Goose Creek Farms in Dandridge, TN. It was a very nice place and the breakfast was excellent.
My Dad (Andy), my Mom (Diane), and I enjoying the waves!
Philly, Ely, and Gavin constructed a sand castle.
On Monday morning my parents Poodle pasted away. It had been sick but we really didn't expect to loose her. So that was the down part of the trip. We miss you Precious.
On Tuesday we had a fabulous shrimp dinner planned. Philly wanted to go on a walk to watch the sun set. We ate about half of our meal when Phil pulled me out of the condo for a fun beach walk. He was so happy and loving.
When we got back to our beach area there was a glow coming from behind the sand castle. I thought it was a flash light. But when we went up to see what the soft glow was I discovered candle and a wine bottle with a note inside. Our "Myrtle Beach Mix" CD was playing. Then Ely, Gavin, and parents appeared from behind the sand dunes. So then I knew something was about to happen....
That's my "Something is about to happen" smile. (Goofy)
Those candles that I thought were a flash light and the bottle that contained the message...
...the message from the bottle....
...the proposal...
...the hug of relief, joy, and overwhelming emotions...
...and the happy family to be...
Look at Philly wrapped around that baby belly! Haha!
This is our sixth September together. I have to say, for this special moment it was worth the wait!
On Wednesday, September 5th, we celebrated two birthdays. My Dad is now a senior citizen, the big 55 and Gavin turned 12!
We went to our Bubba's Love Shack at Murrels Innlet for lunch on Thursday.
Ely and Gavin gave Bubba some love again this year!
After lunch we went to BrookGreen Gardens to see so art sculptures among the beautiful landscaping. Ely found this form of art (sculptures) to be inappropriate and could not believe that we had brought them to such a place.
Here are a few pics from our visit...
Then back to the condo to have some beach time fun before our very quick week ended.
Here's to a wonderful week! We love making memories!
Jen, Philly, Gavin, and Ely
