A lot of This and a lot of That



Christopher and Brett went on an adventure to Washington DC with about 80 other 5th graders! They went via charter bus (12 hrs...yikes) and visited Williamsburg, Jamestown, and D.C. They did that all in about 4 days. Brett said the pace was non-stop. Brett definitely had a handful as he was the only male chaperone that went. He got to be in charge of all the rowdy boys. Ha! I know they had the best time and Christopher will always remember this DC trip.

Here is the ENTIRE crew...
This was the "smaller" group that got to be with Brett the entire time. They were great kids and all nicknamed him "Chappy".
Brett and I had the chance (between our crazy work/kids schedule) to run down to Destin, FL for ONE night to meet up with one of my bestie's, Jill, and her darling Coleton....so we did!!!

It was wonderful and just what we needed. It felt longer than just one night because we left early in the morning and got back late the next night. Caroline loved the pool and the ocean (still a little chilly). I think she is going to be a fish just like the others!

Swimming in the pool with Jill and Coleton
Out to eat with the babies...

That weekend Brett and I took the kids up to Lake Lanier in Georgia for a weekend family getaway that WellStar (Brett's work) sponsored.

We got up there Friday night and had a nice reception dinner for all families...then the Dads went off to some meetings until 11pm, so they brought in this amazing magician who put on a fantastic show for all the moms and kids. Here are the balloon hats that he made for each kid. so funny!
The next day, everyone went to a great water park right on the lake. We all had a blast...even Caroline.

Caroline and I in the shallow end of the wave pool watching the older kiddos...

Dad and Kate shooting out of a ride. Fun!
Christopher finished up the baseball season losing in the semi-finials in a CLOSE (7-8) game to a team they had just beaten the night before...ugh! BUT....Christopher "Rock Star" Scullen made the baseball All Star Team which will continue on through the summer. We are so proud!

Here is the team at the final huddle...

The NEXT weekend, Brett and I, went to Birmingham for the weekend to attend a wedding of some close friends of ours...they are so perfect for each other! Congrats Tom and Susan!

They wedding was at Shoal Creek Country Club and was a perfect backdrop.

Brett by the beautiful flowers....I don't think he was too happy that I was making him pose next to a rose wreath. Ha! I just told him to get over it! He is so handsome!

The reception was indoors and outdoors....and perfect weather...of course I totally flubbed and didn't get any pics of the bride and groom.

THE BIRTHDAY SEASON.....

Kate's 9th birthday was May 7th. She had a fun birthday party at Sips and Strokes. All the girls got to paint the same picture with some instruction. Everyone had a blast.

Kate and her friend Claire
Kate and more friends


Emma Grace turned 12 on May 21st! Here birthday party is this weekend at our house. We are having a fun slumber party with all her besties. Pics later. Here she is at our family cupcake party!

Christopher is turning 11 on June 14th....more fun to come!


Here is a funny video of Caroline laughing. She has gotten the cutest laugh and when she gets going it cracks everyone up including her. I haven't figured out how to rotate the videos yet....



I will finish up posting tonight...still have memorial day weekend to go!

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