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Friday, August 3, 2018

Charleston/ SummerLINK debrief

We enjoyed traveling to Charleston to be a part of the SummerLINK debrief. It's always so fun to see people and neat hearing how the Lord has worked all over the world. The weather looked like a lot of rain for the few days we were there, but it ended up being pretty good. And we never got caught in any of the downpours. 

We checked in on Friday and walked around the city a bit before the kickoff meal and celebration time. We took the boys to lots of the famous touristy things since this was their first time there. (Grayson went (here) when he was about 18 months).  We walked the boys A LOT these days, and they did so well. I can't believe I debated whether or not to bring the double stroller, I was so glad we had it!
This post could also be called "all the places Miller napped".
not impressed by rainbow row... 
Bowen loving his swag box. He insisted he wear the (mens) socks and hat on Saturday.... 
Saturday morning farmers market
The boys and I played and walked around during the Saturday morning meetings... 
King of Pops... 
they loved visiting the carriage barn stables! we even went back a second time another day
hotel life (they think staying at a hotel is just the most fun)
they also really loved the bridge
beach afternoon 
Shortly after this pic we had a crazy experience with Miller. I'm thankful that Alex and Abbey were calm in my moments of crazy, where he stopped breathing. The best we can figure out, he got splashed by a wave in the face and it triggered a "breath holding spell" (this term is new to me). I may or may not have turned to the very crowded beach and screamed "help!!" as loud as I could. I don't react well in panic situations... He was fine, but it was scary.
We ate at some good restaurants... 
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream
Miller trying to pick up all the "balls" was cracking us up 
Clemson team. G and B have so much fun with some of these guys... 
swimming at the hotel pool was a highlight for them 
3 for 3 on the way home is always a welcomed sight!

Monday, July 16, 2018

Portugal: bonus night

We arrived back into Lisbon on Thursday evening and had one more evening in the city before flying out on Friday morning. We checked into our apartment and then decided we wanted to go back to the Chiado area to walk around and eat and also get one more pastel de nata from Manteigaria.
We ate at a pizza place in this area. 
Then walked to the pastel de nata place... it did not disappoint! 
 We flew most of the day Friday and got to RDU Friday evening. We were excited to see our boys!
 What a gift to be able to do this.... all thanks to our parents for keeping our kiddos! So thankful to them! and I'm thankful they were able to tag team it and split them up some... our boys had a great time going to the beach, having cousin time, a museum day, ice cream at Maple View, Papa's pool, Duke Gardens, and more!