Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great weekend in Aiken over Memorial Day weekend.  Good timing with tropical storm Beryl hitting Jacksonville while we were there!  They had a blast playing in Grandma's pretty garden.  Sprinklers, buckets, rocks, and dirt kept them busy!

 I love this picture of Mason looking up at Langley.   My favorite!

Mason loved this bucket!  And I loved him in it. :)

We went to a local lake and did some swimming.  I love getting my kids swimming in lakes.  I guess it must be me growing up in Lake Chautauqua.  There is something about fish nibbling you, rocks at your feet, and cold water that is good for your character!  Although this lake wasn't cold nor rocky.

Langley was so brave in the water!  It was so fun watching her master the 'mermaid dive'.  

She was excited to jump off the dock over and over and over!

Mason was loving the water too.  

Eating popsicles with Grandpa!  Naked?  :)

 Headed to Hitchcock Woods for some hiking and horse hunting!

Running followed by piggy back rides wore me out!

 

Grandpa's shoulders were getting lots of action!

From the woods to the gardens.  We took a stop at Hopeland Gardens to check out the turtles.

Lots of culture in small town Aiken! :)   I really love how small and easy it is to do everything in this city.  We were glad to catch the ballet while we were there.  Sadly, they couldn't perform at hopeland gardens because of the rain, so we had to watch in a gym.  Langley loved watching the big girls and got her excited for her upcoming recital.

We went to a nice Memorial Day Parade to honor the veterans and troops...especially our favorite one we were thinking a lot about that day!   

 Mason was warming up to this whole parade idea!  He started on Grandma's lap with his fingers in his mouth and ended up on the ground dancing and waving the flag.

"HI!"

This parade was a little boys dream with firetrucks, military vehicles, and antique cars.

 Langley's favorite pink truck and dog!

 This dog was getting tired so she was carrying it.  lol  :)

 Thank you to the many who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and to the families they leave behind.  Amazing Love!