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Finally getting the dock

2009-05-30T20:16:00.000-04:00

Bryan decided that he was going to have his dock back. So, he recruited some help, and they got it done.

Fun at the beach

2009-05-26T19:07:00.000-04:00

Nancy has us over each year one day while her family stays at the family beach house. This was the day, and it was so much fun for everyone. The boys boogie-boarded forever. The girls enjoyed collecting shells and digging in the sand. They enjoyed the water too, but I did not think that Spencer would ever come out of the water. I know I say it a lot, but we are so blessed that we have so many friends, and that we enjoy being with each other. Thank you Nancy for the fun day!

Memorial Day

2009-05-25T18:02:00.002-04:00

We had some friends come over for a fun day under the tree. Bryan and Anne put the boat in the water, so we did get a boat ride or two. The adults successfully kept the kids out of the creek because it is still a little too cold for us adults. The Sanders, the Lancasters, the Smiths came out to enjoy the day along with Anne and Bryan's family and Amy and Blair's family. I apparently did not take pictures until later in the day, so I unfortunately do not have all the cute pictures that these families produce.

Spencer and Louisa

Julia knows just how to handle Eliza

Oh the fun - Eliza gets to have Julia and Louisa

Watch out for this car load!

The Big Graduation

2009-05-13T16:07:00.001-04:00

I don't even know what to write here. I can't believe my baby is six years old, and he is graduating from kindergarten. Is it really time for first grade? We are so proud of this guy. He has gone from having trouble with his letters (just last year) to reading things that I never thought he would be doing in kindergarten. It is truly amazing.
I love that he says his favorite thing about school is "his mathie". That was my favorite, so it thrills me that he already loves math. I can't wait to see what you are going to do in elementary school.

2009-05-13T16:02:00.001-04:00

When we first got there, he got to run around with some of his friends. They were all so handsome and the girls were so beautiful.

They sang lots of songs, and different children would come up front to talk about or demonstrate things from other countries until they ended back in America.

2009-05-13T15:58:00.000-04:00

They were speaking French, and the four of them did a French dance that was adorable.

2009-05-13T15:57:00.001-04:00

This is Spencer spotting his cousin Legare. He could hardly keep his eyes off of him once he saw him.

Receiving his diploma from Ms. Regalbuto. She was such a great teacher for Spencer along with Mrs. Toulouse.

We had a fan club there. Uncle Bryan, Legare and Uncle Thomas were there too, but they already left for the restaurant.

Teddy Bear Picnic

2009-05-12T15:54:00.001-04:00

Reeves and Eliza
They had such a great year together. I am very upset they will not be in the same class next year, but hopefully they can play on the playground together. We love you Reeves.

Thanks Eliza for getting this picture of us.

2009-05-12T15:53:00.001-04:00

How could anything be more fun?

2009-05-12T15:51:00.001-04:00

The two friends getting their 3 year old diplomas. It was so cute.
On to the fours.

Mother's Day

2009-05-10T15:49:00.000-04:00

We had a great Mother's day. We went to church, and then we headed over to Bryan and Anne's house. We thought we would get to go swimming, but the weather had other plans. It did not stop us. We had the best time. By the end of the night, Julia, Eliza, Anne and I were dressing up and dancing in the sunroom. I can't wait to have many many more days like this.

These are the pictures you get when you let your 3 year old take off with your camera.

The Citadel Parade

2009-05-08T15:27:00.000-04:00

Katharine had a great idea to go to the Citadel to watch their final parade of the year. Unfortunately, her kids were a little under the weather, so they did not come, but Daddy joined us, and we had a lot of fun. Spencer enjoyed showing them his old school and explaining everything to them.

Little Spencer actually took this picture.

Eliza's Recital

2009-05-04T15:00:00.000-04:00

This was the first time all year long that we got to see her dance. It was so cute.

This was their first performance.

This is the second, and yes she did leave her hands there the entire time. Oh wait, she did pick her nose once. Leave it to the 3 year old.

Spencer got to leave class to come watch her. She was so proud.

2009-05-04T14:55:00.000-04:00

March of Dimes

2009-04-25T15:08:00.000-04:00

We walked in the March of Dimes walk today, and we got to meet up with the Eglestons. Ellie was even doing her part. It was a lot of fun, and Spencer actually walked the entire way.

Double Yellow Belt

2009-04-14T15:05:00.000-04:00

Spencer tested for his double yellow belt. He was so serious and focused and did a great job!

Time at CiCi's

2009-04-12T15:00:00.000-04:00

We went to CiCi's to have dinner and we got to build a fire.

Happy Birthday Spencer!

2009-04-08T14:59:00.001-04:00

I know my son knows that I love him so much. That is the only thing hold me together. How is this possibly the only picture that I took on his birthday? I did make him a cake for his class who came out on his birthday for their class Easter egg hunt (3rd one at my house in 6 days).
Fun was had by all, and I know Spencer had a wonderful day.

Eliza's Class Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-06T14:57:00.000-04:00

So, this is our 2nd hunt in 3 days at our house. Eliza's class came out, and had a blast. They are all so cute.

Those cute girls again

2009-04-04T14:55:00.000-04:00

Spencer wanted to have Julia and Legare spend the night as party of his birthday, so I got this picture of Julia and Eliza, but the boys were too busy running around with Legos and being spies.

Happy Birthday!

2009-04-04T14:50:00.002-04:00

Spencer got to share his party with DuBose and Anne. I say party, but the Easter egg hunt was more like the party. We had a few people stay to have dinner to celebrate. Lawton was going to share in the festivities, but he and his family all got sick.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-04T14:47:00.001-04:00

Why don't you all join us for our Easter egg pick up? When did we paint polka dots on the lawn? This tends to happen around this time every year. The Easter bunny found us agin this year too. we love that Easter bunny!

I am the worst picture taker. I didn't even get pictures of my own children much less my family. One day will get better. I wish it would be soon.

Sander

2009-04-02T14:43:00.001-04:00

Sander came over with his mom to help Mema with her house. Eliza and Spencer were very happy.

Allendale

2009-03-21T14:38:00.000-04:00

We went to Allendale for the day for a party for our cousin, Lofton. Eliza is going to be the flower girl in her wedding this summer. It was a beautiful day that was enjoyed by everyone.

The Riverbanks Zoo

2009-03-20T14:34:00.000-04:00

Thanks to our good friends, the Lancasters, we headed up to Columbia for the day to visit the zoo. It was so much nicer than I remembered from the last time I went. I think the kids had a great time seeing all the different animals. Of course being with their dear friends helped a lot too. We can't wait to go again.

2009-03-20T14:32:00.000-04:00

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James Island Yacht Club

2009-03-19T14:24:00.000-04:00

We packed up lunch with the Ayers and Sanders to have a picnic at the James Island Yacht Club. The kids had a great time just running around and being at the "beach". We can't wait for the summer for more fun days like this.

2009-03-19T14:20:00.000-04:00

Chuck E Cheese

2009-03-17T14:14:00.007-04:00

Spencer and I were so proud of Spencer for all his hard work testing at schools for first grade with no complaining at all. (I think he actually liked it.) Well, we finally made a decision that he is going to go to Charleston Day School.
So, we needed to celebrate. We headed to Chuck E Cheese and had a great time.

Eliza's first trip to Chuck E Cheese. I think she likes it.

My Girls

2009-03-17T14:10:00.001-04:00

We went to Myabi's for my birthday dinner. This is the only picture I got. Good thing it is a cute one.

"I Want"

2009-03-15T12:54:00.004-04:00

Leave it to my three year old to have me rolling in Walmart. On Friday Eliza and I were not able to make it home, so we were at Walmart to pass the time before we picked up Spencer.

Every single thing she saw she responded with "I want this for my birthday." I mean everything. So, I decided to refer to her as I Want. I would have to say, "I Want come this way." We were walking to the children's clothing section, passing the women's lingere section, when Eliza sees a terry cloth robe and she hugs it and says, "I want this when I get big." Then she sees a nightgown and says the same thing again. Then she sees the bras and goes over and cups one with her hands and says, "And I want these private parts."
It was so funny. Of course it was not in a quiet voice, and there were many other bras around, so I hurried Miss I want quickly past everything laughing the entire way.

Finally

2009-02-19T09:36:00.002-05:00

Well, I have finally caught up with my blogging. I, of course, only blogged about the things I had pictures of, but it is a start. Hopefully I can actually keep up this time. I have sort of realized that I don't remember much from my childhood except for things in photos. It makes me want to take more pictures and put them in this blog so I can look back and remember and so my children will remember.

I will also say, I have been looking at all your blogs out there and it makes me feel quite inadequate. I know it is better to have something than nothing, but my two words on a picture look pitiful next to y'alls documentaries. I will just have to try my best. I know I have said it before, but

I'M BACK.

Sunday School

2009-02-15T09:24:00.000-05:00

I think I had a record amount of kids in Sunday school today. I had seven children. Of course the two regulars are mine. It is definitely a challenge to teach your own children and to have such an age difference in the class. This day we went from a three year old to 3rd grade. Luckily my 3rd graders are great helpers.It was a fun class.

Happy Birthday Pop!

2009-02-01T13:31:00.000-05:00

We love you!

Pajama's Day

2009-01-30T09:21:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness it is pajamas day. All I heard about was, "We're gonna have pajamas day Mommy." This went on for about a week. Finally we got to go to school in our pajamas.

MLK

2009-01-20T09:16:00.000-05:00

I think this was MLK day, and a bunch of us met at a Daniel Island playground. There were also a bu8nch of friends from school there too.
This is Robert who is the son of a friend of mine since 1st grade. They were born on the same day in the same hospital. It was fun to get to see them. Of course, I did not get one other picture while we were there, so I am bummed about that. I am going to try my hardest to take more pictures.

Celebrating Mom's Birthday

2009-01-11T18:06:00.002-05:00

This is my brother letting my 5 year old take the wheel. Ready or not he's growing up.

Coolio Legare

Showing off the leg for the race.

My cousin, Gervais, came over and Bryan decided they should race. It was great fun, but I thought they were both going to roll over.

Happy Birthday again.

Happy Birthday Mema!

2009-01-07T13:29:00.001-05:00

We love you!

Go Kart Fun

2008-12-26T20:13:00.002-05:00

Julia and Legare got go karts for Christmas, but we all got to enjoy them.

The Crawfords even came over to help us play.

Finally Christmas is Here

2008-12-25T20:07:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

The day has arrived, and it was a wonderful day filled with fun and family.

Santa was too good!

Halford Christmas

2008-12-22T20:06:00.003-05:00

We went over to Jon and Heather's house to celebrate Christmas with the Halford side of the family this year. it was so much fun. The kids had a great time, and the adults had a chance to talk and celebrate being together.

Festival of Lights

2008-12-21T20:05:00.002-05:00

We did make it to the Festival of Lights, but we sure did miss the opening night. I look forward to going the first night next year.

Christmas Programs

2008-12-19T20:00:00.002-05:00

We had many Christmas programs with Spencer, Eliza, Julia and Legare. They were all wonderful, and I look forward to many more years of this joy.

Spencer's Program

Julia's Program

Legare's Program

Eliza's Program

Look at that cute boy by Eliza!

Get Woogie!

2008-12-12T19:59:00.001-05:00

Fun night with the Lancasters.

Ballerina

2008-12-08T19:39:00.002-05:00

My little ballerina.

I think this is her favorite thing in the entire world. She loves her ballet.

We even wear our outfit to the aquarium.
Eliza and I spend some Mondays at the aquarium while we wait for Spencer to get out of school. It is fun to be with her and let her pick what she wants to do.

Let's Get Daddy

2008-12-04T19:37:00.001-05:00

Our Christmas tree hunt

2008-12-03T19:35:00.000-05:00

We started out with great intentions. Fully prepared to take on a Charlie Brown tree.

Mema and Pop joined the search.

We tromped through the marsh.

"What?" you say. This is not a marsh tree. You are right. We could not find one single tree that would even hold an ornament, so we found our beauty this year at Food Lion.

At the Bairs'

2008-11-27T15:17:00.000-05:00

Family Day

We had so much fun hanging out with everyone in the woods with a fire going. We can't wait to do it again.

Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T15:14:00.000-05:00

We had Thanksgiving at our house, and it was Grandaddy's birthday, so we made turkey cupcakes to celebrate. It was a lot of fun. Again, why am I not taking many pictures?

Thanksgiving at school

2008-11-24T15:09:00.000-05:00

I just had to show what the 3 year olds had on there plates. It was crazy full.

My sweet pilgrim.

Disney on Ice

2008-11-13T15:04:00.000-05:00

My kids were fascinated by this show. They want to see it every day. It is so hard to explain that it was a one time show and it isn't there all the time. I had some pictures of the actual show, but they weren't any good.

Halloween

2008-10-31T15:00:00.001-04:00

We all invaded Amanda and Jason's house again fro Halloween. It is just so funny seeing all the kids dressed up, and then we try to get the picture. I wonder how many of these we will have. I hope it is a ton of them. What a special group we have.

Eliza's Halloween Carnival

2008-10-30T14:57:00.000-04:00

Who is this masked dinosaur? These two sure look cute, don't they? Again, I don't know what is wrong with me, but I don't have any pictures from Spencer's carnival time. I am so bad.

Karate Testing

2008-10-28T14:50:00.000-04:00

Spencer loves his karate. Today we got to see him test for his next belt. He was going from blue to green. He did a great job, and he was so proud of himself.

Home from France

2008-10-18T14:44:00.001-04:00

Granddaddy and Normandie went to France, so they stopped by to bring some souvenirs by for the children. It was all very exciting.

Thomas The Tank Engine

2008-10-02T21:12:00.001-04:00

Oh the joy. We finally got to see Thomas, and not only that, we saw him in Spencer, NC. It was so much fun. We all woke up early and drove there eating breakfast in the car. After a fun filled day, we got back in the car and came home. A very long day, but totally worth it.

Clemson

2008-09-21T21:10:00.002-04:00

Thank you Bryan and Anne. We always have a great time going to Clemson.

Fun Pictures

2008-09-17T21:08:00.001-04:00

1st Days of school

2008-08-26T21:07:00.001-04:00

Eliza got to start school first, so Spencer sent her off.

The next day was Spencer's turn, and Eliza got to send him off.

Summer Birthdays

2008-08-12T21:05:00.001-04:00

We had a wonderful time at Jon and Heather's to celebrate all the summer birthdays that have happened. So much fun.

Party time for Legare!

2008-08-11T21:03:00.001-04:00

Hot Wheels Party!
Spencer and Eliza had a blast skating.

Happy Birthday Eliza!

2008-08-10T19:15:00.006-04:00

3 already. You truly are the princess.
You are so precious to us and we love you very much!

Aquarium

2008-08-05T19:14:00.002-04:00

A day at the aquarium. This day they got to help feed this giant catfish in Camp Carolina, and they got to pet a snake. I did not participate in the touching of the snake.

Kiawah

2008-08-02T19:12:00.002-04:00

Our week at Kiawah, I did not do a good job at all of taking pictures. These were all I got. This is making me realize I have to do a better job.

Tennis Camp

2008-07-18T19:11:00.001-04:00

Spencer and DuBose went to tennis camp together this summer, and I think they had a great time. They were very glad to spend time together.

Creek Time with the Crawfords

2008-07-12T19:08:00.003-04:00

This is truly one of the best things about where we live. This was just a day that the Crawfords stopped by the dock and we all got to play. I love the summer.

"Pink Camp"

2008-07-06T19:01:00.001-04:00

Well, we are now renting a house for the week of Coon Dog Day, and this year we rented one with my parents. Eliza kept asking about her camp since Spencer and I had gone to Camp Greenville, so we named our stay in Saluda "pinkcamp". We all had a wonderful time. We painted picture frames in Henderdsonville, we went on hikes, we visited my cousin Cathy and her family in Asheville, had a picnic in Pisgah and went to the Cradle of Forestry. Spencer and Spencer went on the Green River and had a blast.

Eliza's sparkles in the rocks. She had to touch them every time we walked in or out of the house. It was too cute.

Spencer after he fell in the stream and had stopped crying.

Coon Dog Day

VBS

2008-06-28T18:51:00.002-04:00

Just thought this was a cute picture. Somehow I became the director for VBS at church. I think that it turned out okay, but it was tiring, and I was glad when it was done.

Ark Fun

2008-06-28T18:47:00.001-04:00

Thank you Kak!

We had so much fun playing with y'all.

Father's Day

2008-06-15T18:40:00.001-04:00

To be honest, while I'm catching up all my posts, I got to Father's day and I can't remember what we did. I am guessing we were with my family in the morning and then went to Jon and Heather's for supper. Anyway, it looks like we had fun from these pictures from Father's Day.

Mom and Me Camp Greenville

2008-06-10T18:31:00.002-04:00

and

Camp Greenville

I have to thank my dear friend Amanda for introducing me to this camp and program. I got to go to camp with Spencer, Amanda, Jackson, Sue and Whitfield. We had such a great time. We went to swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts hikes and everyone else went horseback riding. I wimped out and didn't go, but I will next summer. It was especially hot these days, but we survived with a lot of water and sweat. I can't wait for next year.

Egleston Fun

2008-05-31T17:10:00.001-04:00

We had a great time with the Eglestons playing and dancing.

I think we need to watch these two.

Summertime Playgroups

2008-05-28T17:05:00.005-04:00

Summer fun at beaches and playgrounds

I just love all my friends, and their children. We are having such a great summer.

Disney World

2008-05-12T22:21:00.001-04:00

We got to go on the best trip for Mother's Day. Our family, the Lancasters, my mom, Spencer's mom, Aunt Kathryn and Aunt Helen traveled to Walt Disney World for Mother's Day. The kids had a great time.
Spencer was a daredevil just like his father. He went on Space Mountain, Mount Everest, Splash Mountain and Tower of Terror. He was willing to try anything. Spencer even stayed late at night with his dad to ride more rides.
Eliza was not the daredevil, but I did not expect her to be. It took her a while to warm up to even the princesses, but she did, then she was in heaven. She would get scared on some of the rides and in some of the shows, but she made it through them with a hug and her head in our shoulders.
There were so many smiles and laughs that it will remain a wonderful memory for a of us.

DNR Open House

2008-05-03T22:06:00.002-04:00

We had a great Saturday playing at the DNR open house. I actually think the highlight for Spencer that day was riding on a bus. Go figure.

Hungry Caterpillar Picnic

2008-04-25T21:57:00.003-04:00

All the Two's classes from O'Quinn get together and have this fun picnic.

The Three Musketeers

Eliza, Ann Phillips and Ella

My fantastic teachers

April Antics

2008-04-20T23:00:00.002-04:00

We love this pose.

Spencer's 5th birthday -
Spencer, you have grown so much in 5 short years. We love your silliness, your tender heart, your love for a thrill, and so much more. Have a great year.

Finally Spencer gets a Thomas party!

The thrill of opening a ton of presents. We thank everyone even though we still haven't gotten thank you notes out.

Eliza loves entertaining Lulu

Spencer being his sweet self pushing Eliza on the swing

These are Spencer getting his blue belt in karate. He has had a great year, and he loves it so much.

Janie and Scott's wedding
Happy Birthday Anne - We love you!!!!

They look like the are plotting something

A sweet act caught in the moment. Spencer "reading" to Eliza.

March Madness

2008-03-01T22:59:00.002-05:00

Eliza and Julia always make a great pair!

We tell them that there is no laughing allowed, but they don't listen.

Babysitting Lulu

We had a ball. Anytime Lulu!

Hunt time at school

Spencer's hunt with is class

There should be some pictures from the Easter Egg Hunt my children have with a lot of their other friends, but I did not get any pictures.

Our hunt at church

Easter morning

Julia and Aunt Annie love to play with me.

So much loving

A short fishing lesson for Spemcer and Eliza. It was so buggy that it didn't last too long, but they had a ball while we did it.

MUSC's Rockin Research

February Fun

2008-02-27T22:58:00.001-05:00

The Bairs had us out to the country for a great family day.

What a great bed!

Eliza's Valentine's party at school

Spencer's party

Spencer really is so sweet. He always takes care of his sister.

He must have been really tired

Mom and I gave this one as a present to my cousin. It was a lot of fun to make.

Mom and I decorated a Georgia bulldog and an Alabama elephant signed by coaches to raise money for MUSC's Rockin Research. It was stressful because we wanted them to be liked, but we had a great time doing it.

January's Adventures

2008-01-31T22:20:00.005-05:00

We love our swings!!!!!!!

Mema's Birthday

We love you, Mema.

Eliza's First Haircut

Spencer got a cut too.

Thank you Sue!

Spencer got to go help his dad chaperone a church youth group trip to Carolina Ice Palace.

Just lounging around

Pop's 75th Birthday party

Eliza decided this was the day she wanted to become a fairy princess.

The crazy parents

Tradd, Julia, Eliza and Amy Patterson

We had to sing to Pop once more

Surprise Surprise

2007-12-11T21:53:00.000-05:00

Okay, we will see if I finish catching up. This in no way shows all the fun and laughs and tears we have had in these long months of no posting, but with my picture taking it will have to do. I also have to get the rest of my pictures off of multiple cameras, and then I will finish from Christmas until now. Sorry that it has taken so long, and I apologize for all the wonderful days and moments I have missed like birthdays.

December Pics

2007-12-10T21:49:00.000-05:00

Spencer is such the helper

Spencer's Christmas program at O'Quinn

Franklin Joseph Baldwin, III
Tripp
We love you!

Merry Christmas!

November Pics

2007-11-10T21:36:00.000-05:00

Here comes my girly girl

Dinner at Normandie's

Festival of Lights

Amy's shower
We love you!

First meeting with William and Helms

Back to Clemson
We had a blast!!

Thanksgiving "up the creek"

Spencer loves taking care of the little ones

Yes - that is Coloniel Rembert sleeping on the floor

October Pics

2007-10-10T21:23:00.000-04:00

It is nice the times you capture your children wanting to share their space.

What a big girl.

Happy Birthday Daddy and Uncle Bryan

Everyone's favorite... "Lulu time"

Peter Pan
thank you Normandie

Who is this masked soldier?

Nancy you did an awesome job with the carnival!

Happy Halloween

September Pics

2007-09-02T21:14:00.000-04:00

The Mountains

Spencer and Eliza's first Clemson football game

2007-09-01T23:16:00.000-04:00

I apologize for not blogging recently. I have been listening to entirely too much too much G-Love and Special Sauce recently. It's an obsession. I'm joining a 12 step program for it. Please help me!!!

LuLu time

2007-08-28T22:19:00.001-04:00

We went to go visit Louisa today. Spencer and Eliza had to stay out in the waiting room, and that was hard because Spencer did not understand why he couldn't see her. He is a super proud cousin.

Here's the cutie pie.

2007-08-28T22:17:00.001-04:00

What a cute group.
Love you guys!

1st day of school

2007-08-27T22:13:00.000-04:00

It's official.
I have no more babies. I just sent two children off to school. This can't be right. Am I dreaming?

They are so excited and proud.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2007-08-26T22:05:00.000-04:00

Stop growing up!!!
I hope that you have a wonderful birthday.
We love you so much!
Thank you for a great party.

Fun time at playgroups

2007-08-22T22:00:00.000-04:00

Cute cute Bennett

Nothing like some good eating

Love those boys

I love to cook with my shades

Financial Peace Junior

2007-08-20T21:52:00.000-04:00

So, we are trying to start Spencer off on the right foot with his finances. He now has to work to get a commission and he has to give some to the church, he can spend some, and he has to save some. We hope this will be a great teaching tool for him.

His first week's wages

His very own envelopes

Isn't he cute

2007-08-20T21:49:00.000-04:00

Got to love the woog snuggling with the babies.

2007-08-19T22:00:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to

Louisa Childress Halford

4 lbs. 12 oz.
17 inches

This is how I spent my 7th anniversary. I was just messing around the house trying to wait out the time until Spencer got home by keeping the kids up as long as I could before their nap time. I get a phone call from Celia (she sounded very panicked and I was very worried) telling me that Amy and Blair are at the hospital (they are expecting a baby October 10th), so I get on the phone and talk to Blair and then Amy. She was having early contractions, but they seem to have things under control. I am relieved to talk to them, but I still wanted to go to the hospital (East Cooper) to see Amy for myself. When I get there Amy is doing better, and the doctor was expecting her to go home in the morning. That was at about 2pm. At 2:30 we are sitting there, and Amy has 3 bad contractions in a row, and then she tells Blair and me that she thinks her water broke. So, as I am panicking in the waiting room, they start getting her ready to go to MUSC. I am joined by Jon next, and we make our way to MUSC and then we are joined by Betsy. We are told to go to the waiting room while they get Amy settled in her room. So by this time Amy's friend Katherine joins us too. The next thing we know at about 5 pm, Blair is coming out telling us it is a girl! We were all in shock, but relieved because Louisa seems to be doing great. Louisa immediately started crying and is breathing on her own. What a scary start, but we are so happy to have her here with us. We love you so much Louisa, and we have a very excited little boy here who really wants to meet his new cousin.

Bennett Anderson Bair

2007-08-15T22:44:00.000-04:00

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Well, we welcome Bennett to our lives. I did not get a picture of this most adorable little guy, but he is precious. I know that the years ahead will be filled with love and joy.

Congratulations big brother Reeves, Katharine and Bryant!!

We love you!

MY SWEET SWEET ELIZA

2007-08-15T22:41:00.001-04:00

From one

to two

We love you so much. Thank you for all the laughs, and all the dances.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2007-08-15T22:40:00.000-04:00

I just want to put out a blanket happy birthday to all my friends that I have missed. I am sorry that I have not kept up with the blogging. Hopefully I will from now on. Anyway, I know that I missed a lot of birthdays, but I hope you all know that I love you all very much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEGARE

2007-08-15T22:34:00.000-04:00

We love you Legare! Happy Birthday

Legare and Eliza's family pool party

2007-08-15T22:30:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday you two. We love you both so much!