Saturday, August 2, 2008

Trip to Raleigh

We had a fantastic time last week when we went to Raleigh, NC to visit Chauncey's parents. It was by far the best trip we have had visiting them because the kids were themselves all but the last day there. They slep well, ate well, and even when we came home they asked to go back and if we could live in Grandma and Grandpa's house! They really loved it!

I love it down there too. It is everything I want and need in a place to live, and Chauncey's parents, brothers, sisters are all amazing people and so much fun to be with. We are so grateful to have such a great family and hope that all the siblings follow our move there and settle there together(hopefully you all read this....hint, hint hint).

Here are a few of our memories from the trip. Thanks so much George and Ruth for all that you have done for us! We love you.

Oh, and there aren't pictures of Ruth because she seems to purposefully avoid cameras which I was unaware of until after I went through them all when we were already home. I will get her next time!

Playing on Grandma and Grandpas bed...I didn't even know they did this!

Kate is still talking about "Fun AJ" as she lovingly refers to him.

Feeding the ducks, a family tradition and child favorite.

Racing down the driveway.



Kate loved Aunt Alison Instantly of course.









Jackson catching a ridewith Grandpa on the Body Board.




Kate saying Hey I want a Turn!




And she gets her way with Grandpa every time!




Minature golfing is always a big hit with the West kids.




Our first nite there Kate and Alison had a little shared birthday celebration and Kate got some Mickey Mouse toys which she can never get enough of.







Baby George, AJ Daddy and Grandpa all played some beach baseball with the Boys.









We went to visit Alison and Baby George while they were working at Frankie's and had a little game fun.



Three very good looking young Wests.



Had to throw this one in.

















Grandmas driveway was made to do this! You should have seen how fast they would get going, scary!

Jackson shooting some hoops at Frankies.
A roller coaster ride. Looks thrilling huh?
Kate was spent, but it sure was fun!



3 comments:

Rochelle said...

Family time is the best! I'm so glad you had so much fun.

Elizabeth said...

Oh, I'm so glad the kids were themselves and that you all had such a good time. We loved seeing you for that day. You need to put pictures of your quilts up too--they were amazing and you should definitely share. I know I like getting ideas from the things that other people do. I love Kate's hair, it really does look like a crown.

Rachel said...

What a fun summer! Can't wait to see your new little baby in a few weeks!