South Carolina!!!

We were lucky to visit with my parents during easter week. They live in this tiny town called Union, South Carolina. It was a 12 hour journey from our house by plane and by car. I shed so many tears of joy when we arrived. We were especially lucky to have my two sisters, Emily and Heather, drive up to be with us. It is so wonderful to be with family!

Probably the favorite part of the trip: fun with cousins!

Emily, Ruthie, and Grandma

This is now one of my favorite flowers. It was in bloom everywhere. I never payed much attention to it before. IRIS- so beautiful. Joseph reminded me that the first bouquet of flowers he gave me were Iris... another reason to be a favorite.

I love this baby!

Grandpa does too!

Under the Magnolia trees.. at Rosehill Plantation

Who can resist a giant tree like this?

Cousins...

James loves grandma hugs!

Always in the action...

My mom was kind enough to drive us up to my sister, Heather's house in North Carolina for a quick visit. Here is James with his two year old cousin, Julia.

Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. Revolutionary War site.

At the front of the battle front with Julia and Heather

Can you believe how lush this place is? I love it!!

Grandma leads the troops into battle

James is ready for action

Grandma and the boys

Playing at the feet of Nathaniel Greene

How would you like to have this kind of grass in your front yard?

Cross Keys House: famous because Jefferson Davis stopped here for tea during the civil war era. We were here to check out the reenactment

the boys especially liked this..

and this...

I am amazed at how serious these people get at reenactments. This is the inside of a tent.

We so enjoyed our trip to Grandma and Grandpa's house. I have to admit, the plane ride back by myself with three kids was a NIGHTMARE, but I would do it again!