Charleston and Father's Day

We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend in Charleston! It was so much fun to be with my family and I always love getting to see my nieces and nephew. Anna is saying Grady's name now and it's too cute. (Troy was sick, so he and Bonnie weren't able to come. We missed you.) I also want to say a few things about Richard as it was Father's Day . . . Grady is blessed to have Richard as a father. Richard not only loves him to pieces, but he let's Grady know it all the time! He misses him when he's at work, plays with him constantly, teaches him many things and takes Grady out for Dad/son nights very often! They always have a blast together. Grady's first word was "Dada" and it's so fun to hear him say that when Richard walks in the door. He also calls out "dada" whenever we walk up the stairs in the house on the days Richard works from home. Grady knows Richard is in the study and starts calling for him and reaching out for him before we even get to him. He loves his Dad and is so blessed to have such a fun, loving, patient and christian father. We love you Richard!

I also want to say how much I love my Daddy! He is so wonderful, fun, loving, and hilarious! I have always adored him and still get excited everytime I see him. I love you so much Daddy and wish I had a picture of you from the weekend, but you were taking pictures of us!

This is a picture of the first time we took Grady to the beach for pictures when he was 2 months old. We only went for pictures that day. This was his second trip to the beach and he was 10 1/2 months old.

Yes he is grimacing. He did not like the beach very much. He hated the sand and would scream when we put him down. He was only happy when we were out in the deep water and I guess that felt more like the pool to him. He also hates to be in the grass, on concrete and etc. We have to work that! We did have a fun day and will try the beach again soon!

Grady and Dad. He was nervous the whole time that we would put him down.

He did like pointing to the pelicans and seagulls when they flew by.

See what I mean? He hated it and didn't even want a single toe in the sand. So funny.

Meme trying to show him it's okay.

Mama and Grady

There's that happy face. He loved splashing and drinking the salt water.
Kate, Richard and Grady

Mama, Grady, Aunt Beth and Kate

Anna, isn't she adorable! She saw a dog walk by and she ran after it. Beth kept calling her to come back and Anna would turn around and say, "Come on Mama" as if I'm not coming back, but you can come with me.

Kate looking beautiful.

Here are lots of adorable pictures of Anna.

Some cute pictures of Asher.

Stud-muffin

Asher pretending to be a seagull.

Beth and Neely

Beth with Anna, Asher and Kate
Meme and Anna After the beach we went by the pool in my parents' neighborhood.

After naps the kids were happy and had a blast. I LOVED this picture of Anna. It completely shows her personality! Gotta love the hand on the hip!

Grady kept chasing Anna to get her toys. He had her backed into a corner!

Anna was up on this chair trying to get away from Grady again.

On Sunday we went by Zack and Katy's house to see them, Addie and Harper. We grilled hotdogs for lunch and I had an awesome time playing with Addie and holding Harper! This was so cute of Addie! She passed out all her instruments and had us all playing in her band.