Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Sea Island Here We Come!!

The week prior to Independence Day, we vacationed in Sea Island with Toppy, JoJo, Aunt Lala, Uncle Kyle, Uncle Robs and sweet girlfriend Kate. Since I have so many great pictures, I thought I would forgo a wordy post and let the pictures do the talking. We had great weather, stayed in a beautiful house and enjoyed being out of the big city for a week! Everyone survived and we just may do this again in years to come!
Yes, Elizabeth decided she needed to potty en route to Sea Island. So amidst the luggage and diapers, I placed the potty on the cooler where she had a level location to make some liquid. Here she is eating a cookie to celebrate. As soon as we arrived, the kids put on their suits and splashed in the baby pool. A great view of the Stembler house.
...and here is the view out of the backdoor.
One of my favorite pics of JoJo feeding John William - sitting in the shad and enjoying the ocean breeze, so relaxing!
Splishing and splashing at the beach club
Elizabeth was thoroughly entertained with the fountains
"Where does the water come from?"
On the other hand, Tom admired the fountains from his favorite resting place.
Have I told you how much she like the water?
Flying Nun, minus the habit
I tried to teach the kids about shadows
Tom loved the ocean breeze and screaming
Such a cute pic of Aunt Lala and Tom
Senior Citizens in training
Here's the entire family
Family shot, take 2
Everyone, minus grandparents - please look at Tom
Elizabeth loves to 'hub' (hold) John William
An attempt at a family picture
One of my favorite pictures...it is really priceless!
Tom with a mouthful of watermelon looks at Toppy and asks for more!
I have never seen Elizabeth's face so red
Tom and Jo Ann preparing dinner
Cheers!!
Some of the Powell Boys
A beautiful sunset playtime on the beach
Very rarely do you see only mom and dad in a picture!
Tom loves putting sand in JoJo's hair, she is such a trooper!
Here are some really cute pictures of my hard to photograph, funny Tom
A photo while out cruising around Saint Simons
JoJo and Tom on the pier
Family photo with the lighthouse in the background
Having fun in the ocean
Last photo on the beach
Elizabeth and JoJo say goodbye to the beach club

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Happy 4th of July!!!

I hope you and your family had a great holiday celebration. We enjoyed our time with friends and family, at Capital City - eating, swimming, eating, watching fireworks and eating more! I think my cleaning habits are being passed along to my children. My dad made this table for the kids, for their first birthday. We have every snack and nearly all of our meals here, including Tom and myself and the floor is cleaned after each feeding frenzy. Well, here is a picture of Tom cleaning the floor below the table, atta boy Tom!

Grandmother Powell meets John William for the first time and he laughs through the entire visit! Elizabeth loves to rock, especially with Great Grandmother
Sweet Libba lovin' on John William
Happy 4th of July!!!
The best Powell family picture yet
...and now with my parents too
Elizabeth loved the American parahernalia
check out those sunglasses
JoJo and her oldest grandson
Did someone say balloon?
Me and the crew, yes we all have matching outfits, compliments of JoJo
Is it too early to start some swim lessons?
"What's wrong with my hair?"
There is no doubt that Tom is a white boy
Did someone say watermelon? Yes, Elizabeth is topless at the pool Sweet John William slept through all of the commotion
...and Tom was fast asleep before we left
Me and the trio trying to take care of those extra baby pounds on my body...what a workout!