Nathan's 1st trip to the ocean - Myrtle Beach, SC

Saturday after the wedding we drove to Myrtle Beach, SC where we stayed until Wednesday, July 15th. Mom, Dad, Dylan, Jason, Nathan and I stayed in the condo. Jim and Wanda across the street, as well as the DeWitt family. My mom's sister's family was there too but we didn't see much of them.

Nathan loved the ocean water and sand - he liked to eat the sand! He also spent time in the indoor and outdoor pools. With both sets of grandparents he was thoroughly spoiled - but so very good.

Melissa & Ted Darby's Wedding- July 11, 2009

The wedding was touching, Melissa was beautiful, the food was delicious - everything was perfect!

They had so many special personalized touches - and God was at the center of everything.

Following the wedding they took a 7-day Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise.

Now all three of us have last names that start with "D". Terry DeWitt, Susan DuBose and Melissa Darby!

Not many pictures because my new camera died, my old camera died and Wanda's camera died. What are the odds?!?

Melissa & Ted's Pre-Wedding Activities- July 10, 2009

Friday morning Wanda, Nathan and I headed to Aiken, SC for the wedding prep activities. We started with a manicure/pedicure lingerie party brunch. I little pampering, a little food and lots of fun! That evening was the rehearsal party dinner with wonderful SC Duke's BBQ!!!







All of our immediate family was there and most of Ted's. It was a good time had by all. Afterwards we were given a tour of the home Ted is building. It is amazing with lots of neat features he's thought up! They will move into this home around December but until then will live in Melissa's house.

Evening with SC friends

There is so much to share - I figured I'd just start at the beginning!

Thursday, July 9th we flew into Charlotte, NC. Mom, Dad and Wanda picked us up - in torrential downpour! We all got soak just going a few feet to the car! Once we got to Wanda's house our friends started arriving. Wanda had gotten a few party trays and others brought sides. We were visited by Lee, Jill, Cade and Hart Wiles, Dianna and Donna that work with Wanda, Wanda's cousin Ann, her husband, daughter-in-law and grandson Will, Stephanie & Doug Carroll, Charles, Michelle, Cassie & Charley Edgemon and Karen, Michael and Katie Sipos.

It was a crazy, fun time. The kids all played and the house was full of chatter and laughter! The time flew by too quickly.

Fourth of July - Renissaince Festival

We had a great long holiday weekend. We started it by all having Friday off which was great! Friday we finally purchased a new dishwasher. Ours was on recall from GE.... After that we had Michael and Rebecca over for dinner and Michael got my embroidery software loaded! Finally! Turned out it was an issue with Vista and we would have never figured it out. It's good to have friends that are gifted in technology. :)
Saturday we went to Larkspur, CO for the Renaissance Festival. Nathan was awake the entire drive there. It was so much fun. Everything is set in medieval times: food, entertainment, things for sale, etc. We saw many interesting get-ups since not only to the employees dress, but so do the guests! We saw the Washing Winches, a Celtic band, jousts, pirates, etc! Lots to look at. Nathan took maybe a 20 minute nap all day and didn't sleep on the ride home either!!! We left after 5 hours, when the rain came in. We got dinner on the way home and then made our way back to Thornton. That evening after Nathan went to bed Jason and I watched 5-7 firework shows from our front bedroom window. Nice ending to a nice day.

Sunday we went to church, ate lunch out and returned home. Jason installed our new dishwasher while I did chores around the house. Nathan took a nice nap and then woke for a snack. Michael, Stacy and Ethan came over so Ethan and Nathan could have a play date. At first Nathan was not into it (which is really unlike him) but by the end he was in full swing and we had to lasso him in to feed him dinner!

We are now getting ready for our trip to SC. We fly out in 3 days! :)