Family Time

This past weekend we had a lot of opportunities to spend time with the entire family on Charles' side.  Charles' sister, Anna, and her fiance, Jake, came into town on Thursday evening so Friday after work we went over for dinner.  Uncle Brian, Aunt Brook and cousins Emma & Ben were also there so that added to the fun.  After all the kids had dinner they all headed outside.

Chase loves every second with Uncle Brian... Uncle Brian always seems to come up with the neatest things to do with his nephews.... all he needs is a rope and you'd be amazed with what he can come up with!!!

Luke had lots of snuggle time with Aunt Brook while enjoying the warm evening.

Jacob with his Ginga... he enjoyed a nice treasure hunt with Grandma in her backyard.

Big Ben, being pulled around in the wagon and playing with the knife Uncle Brian carved.  I'm telling you, Brian is a real life survivorman!!!  I think he could give Bear Grylls a run for his money if given the chance!

Sweet Emma.... pausing for a quick picture :)

Chase showing off his baseball skills... he starts t-ball in June and he is really excited!!  The only thing I am not sure about is the size of his uniform... the smallest option was an extra small (size 6-8).  He still wears 2T and he has a few things that are 3T but only for length.  The lady helping me when I signed him up said you could put it in the dryer right away before washing it and it may shrink some... I have a feeling "some" isn't going to be enough!! :)

Luke fascinated by the leaves hanging down near him.  It kept him occupied for a long time :)

Saturday morning we went over to Charles' Uncle Robert's house for a family get together/wedding shower for Anna & Jake.  It was so fun being around all the extended family... we have such a good time when we all get together.  They live out in Blythewood on a lot of land so normally all the kids and big kids (guys) get outside and enjoy the fresh air but it was raining, cold and not very nice out.  We were all stuck inside but we still managed to have a really good time!!

Then Sunday we pulled up just before Anna & Jake headed back to Clemson so the boys got to give them a few quick hugs.  We had our normal Sunday lunch and headed home for a restful Sunday afternoon.  Monday after work we were right back at the Smoak's house to celebrate Uncle Brian's 28th birthday.  There are months where we go without getting to see Brian, Brook and the kids very much but then there are times where we see them a lot and in those times where we see each other a lot we love it!!  We loved being around the Smoak side of the family all weekend and look forward to being around more cousins, aunts and uncles on my side in the next few weeks and months.  We are looking forward to spending Easter with Sarah, the kids, Nana, Pop-Pop, Ashley, Dan & Eli (and hopefully GG & Goomba).  Then in June we'll get to spend some good time with Becky, Jason, Noah & Colin.  We are definitely very blessed with such an amazing family, on both sides!!