S is for Slack...

Yes, yes I know...it has been a while since I checked in. I guess I need to recharge my SuperMom vest. Well we went to the mountains for Thanksgiving and ate enough turkey to put us in a coma for about 4 days. We ate at my parents and my brother Jason, Joy and their daughter Ely joined us. Grace and Ely had a great time playing togheter. They are so close in age it was great to see them interact. We did lots of hiking to walk off all the pie that was consumed. Neal, Grace and I went to Table Rock State Park and hiked some and then went to the playground where Grace proceeded to slide until my back finally gave out from picking her up.

Grace was pointing to the waterfall in case we didn't see it.

I love that the state park is only 5 minutes from Pumpkin Lane. They have a great swimming hole. I can just picture Grace next summer swimming and running on the beach. There was huge set of stone stairs that Grace decided she could climb all the way up. And she did. Now there is a great recipe to have your kid to sleep early.

We did find time to just relax. Cartoons and coffee in the morning are a staple for the Stevenson. (Well milk for Grace). So we headed back to Rock Hill on Sunday and things are back to normal. I started the Christmas shopping and I guess that means it's time to drag out the Christmas decorations. Amanda...do we need to pull out the kayak and lights?

It's official...there is another Pritchard in the family

Well we are home from Hap's wedding. I am just now feeling like I didn't get runover by a truck. It was a worldwind of a weekend but worth every bit of effort to make it a beautiful wedding. I walked down the aisle without falling which was a miracle in itself. Courtney looked amazing! I cried while they exchanged vows. I couldn't beleive that my little brother was getting married. My heart was so full of love this weekend. I love my family and I can't imagine my life without them...

Can you see the fish in the background?

There was plenty of dancing and drinking. Those just happen to be two of my favorite things. Can you pick out which one is me?

Grace at the church

A little later at the reception...my job was to sneak the bride and groom out for a smoke without the parental units noticing...I think I remember humming the James Bond music and making a run for it.

My Mom and I

At the end of the reception they ran out to us blowing bubbles and onto a horse and carraige. It was a truly magical night and I one I will never forget.

2 days and counting...

Until the big day for my brother, Hap. I have to say I am exhausted already and it hasn't even started. The Charleston swaree is in full swing. Rehersal dinner at the Yacht Club, with a slideshow that my Dad and I put together of all pictures of Hap and Courtney when they were babies up until now. I tell you revenge is sweeeeet. Did you say naked pictures of him in the bathtub as a baby? Bridesmaid dress is ready to go but I can't gain OR lose a pound between now and Saturday. I am getting my hair and makeup done professionally, thank god because between you and me I don't know shit about hair or makeup. Wedding at the church downtown Saturday evening reception following at the Charleston Aquarium on the harbor. Now if you have never been there it is great. I can only imagine what it must be like all liquored up and gazing at the shark above your head. I forsee something crazy things to occur with my family and a martini bar next to the otter exhibit.
In Grace's world she had her check up and got two shots. She was a trooper and she got a clean bill of health. She got a new dress for the wedding and a fabulous pair of new shoes. She is still enjoying the leaves. We went to the mountains last weekend. Our view of Table Rock is great now that the leaves are gone.
So if I don't blog for a few days I will be in throws of a Pritchard wedding. Fasten your seatbelts we are preparing for take off....

The cuteness continues...

Another day in the leaves with Grace. Not too much to talk about. I have loved dressing Grace up in all her fall outfits. That really is one of the great things about having a girl. We are just trying to spend as much time outside before it turns bitter cold. Only 2 weeks until Hap's wedding. The coutdown is on.

She just learnred that she LOVES my spaghetti!

She is REALLY serious about this book

She found out how much fun it is climbing up and down the stairs

I think this is one of my favorite pictures of her