A Southern Thanksgiving

We just returned late last night after a glorious run in North Carolina where we celebrated Thanksgiving with all of Ron's immediate family. Considering the fact that it was snowing the morning we flew out, it felt fabulous to arrive in Jacksonville on Thanksgiving evening to 70 degree plus weather! We had a fun few days spending time with family, eating great food, shopping around town, taking a trip to the beach, and even driving down "memory lane" with Ron. It was great to stay at Lola's new second home and watch Lia bond yet again with her two adorable cousins, Regan and Addison. We're fortunate to be able to get together with Ron's family for the occasional holiday considering how far we live from the rest of them! Here's some random pics of our week there...

Ron and his bros in front of Lola's new home.

Lia, Addison, and Regan getting crazy in their play tent.

Regan in the tent tunnel.

The three girls just hangin' out on the floor.

The three girls climbing on their favorite jungle gym.

The gang sliding down a slide at the local park one evening.

Papa and Uncle Robbie with the girls.

Our group Christmas gift to Lola this year was a BBQ for her new house. The three boys picked it out and purchased it together and then spend an evening putting it together. Here they are hard at work in the garage!

Just the three of us were able to slip away one day to spend a glorious afternoon out on the Atlantic coast. We went to a quaint, beach town named Emerald Ilse and camped out on the shore for a few hours so that Lia could do what she does best: play in the sand and the surf. Here she is skipping for joy!

Mama and baby and the Atlantic.

Playing in one of the many holes papa dug.

The Hartland fam.

Digging another hole with papa.

Dancing in the sand with mama!

More frolicking.

Watering Lola's shell cake with her new Dora watering can.

Some PJ time with the cousins.

The girls modeling their new Christmas dresses from Lola after church.

The girls coloring at their little table at Lola's.

Lia and Addison cruisin' for a bruisin'.

Thanks for the Southern Thanksgiving everyone! Can't wait to see you all again!