Charleston, SC

My mom and sister came to Columbia for the weekend. On sat. we decided to go to Charleston for the day. My mom and sister have never been so I was excited to show them around. This is one perk to living in Columbia. We are only a little over an hour away. Josh had to work so unfortunately he couldn't go. We walked around, did some shopping, walked down to the water, ate at a great place, and of course went to the candy shop. The kids had a great time. Landon got to run through some fountains. At first I had said no since we had no other clothes for him, but after he had to sit there and watch other kids I gave in. He had a blast. Reese didn't go in but had fun watching! It was a fun day and I hope to go back before we leave Columbia!

Mariann's baby shower

My sister-in law, Lauren, and I hosted a baby shower for Mariann (my other sister-in-law) the first weekend of March. It was actually March 7 which is my late grandfathers birthday. So it was a special day for many reasons:) We had a great turnout and a lot of fun. Mariann got lots of gifts for baby Chase. We had great food and fun games. Edla made some great decorations and party favors. She is always so creative! I am lucky to have such great in-laws! Josh and I are so excited to become an aunt and uncle and can't wait to meet baby Chase!

Asheville Feb. 2010

Josh and I went to Asheville for a weekend at the end of February. It was a senior retreat for Josh since he will be finishing up residency soon. It was a great weekend and nice to hang out with all his fellow residents and their spouses one last time. We went to some great dinners and toured the Biltmore. My mom came to Columbia to keep the kids. Of course it is always harder on us to leave them than it is for them. Landon was actually pushing us out the door telling us to go. They always have fun with Tay Tay! Needless to say it was a great weekend and nice to get away with Josh for a couple of days. The Grove Park Inn is beautiful and I hope to go back one day when I can enjoy the spa!

RIP sweet Munson

We lost one of our family members on Feb.21, 2010. Our beagle Munson died unexpected Sunday night. He had been completely healthy and showing no signs of illness. He was sitting up in the room with Josh while he studied and started having a seizure. Within a minute he was gone. It was one of the most horrible things we have ever experienced. Munson was the best dog. He was loving. He gave us hugs. He was so good and patient with the kids. Landon and Munson have become so close. The day Munson died he had gotten in bed with Landon to snuggle. Landon was rubbing his belly when I happened to walk in the room to check on them. I am so thankful I saw this and that Munson did that. He never gets in bed with Landon at nap time. It was like he was saying goodbye. Then that night when we were putting the kids to bed we always have story time in Landons bed. Munson again jumped up in bed with all of us so Reese could pet him. Again, saying goodbye in his own way. Josh and I got Munson a couple of weeks after we got married. It really was like he was our first child. He has been through everything with us and our house doesn't feel right without him here. Everyone in our family loved him so much. Even my gran gran who is not a dog person loved Munson. Munson made every trip back to Ga with us and stayed at gran grans. It was one of his favorite places. He got to roam all over her land and there was always people around. We actually spread his ashes around her property. We know Munson would be pleased with that. Of course all of this was so hard on Josh and I but Landon really took the news hard. He is only 3 so we didn't know if he would fully understand. We told him that Munson went to Heaven and we wouldn't be able to see him anymore. He was kinda quiet most of the day. Then after his nap he started crying inconsolably and yelling he wanted Munson back. It was the most heartbreaking thing I have ever seen. It was so hard to see him hurt so bad. Munson was his bestfriend. Reese didn't understand but did keep asking for "doggy". I don't know if we will ever have as good of a dog as Muson. He is missed by all of us. He was only 6yrs old and way to young to die. Here is a recent picture of Munson and Landon enjoying the snow in SC. We love you and miss you Munson. RIP. 2003-2010.