Revving up for Summer!

Actually, we are now revving up for fall but back in May when these pictures were taken, we were all ready for an exciting summer of fun and travel.  And our first trip was to N. Myrtle where we got really "revved" up over Black Bikers Week.  This was our first time experiencing this event that happens every Memorial Day weekend at a beach near N.Myrtle.  It was...well...an eye full in many many ways!  After the first weekend, the bikers pulled out and things got quieter and calmer.  We had wonderful weather and even had some extra special guests at the end of the week.  Matt's Aunt and Uncle, Don and Laura, and Ma-Maw drove down for the second weekend.  It was so much fun to spend that extra time with them and for Callie to get to see them in a new environment.  It was a fun way to start out our summer and was a much needed break for Matt after a busy few months of work.

Excited to be at the beach!

First stop - Southern Suppers!

It is important to accessorize!

A rare snack and shade break.

 Callie LOVES the pool.  Notice the life jacket because you won't see it on her in the August pool pics!

 We visited the aquarium for the first time.  They were having a dino exhibit so Callie got to hang out with some of her favorite friends.

 They have a great moving sidewalk that takes you through the tunnel.  

 We got to be up close and personal with some of God's stranger looking creations.  And the sharks were probably thinking the same thing about us!

 I am posting  the shark pictures for Will!

 And we also got to observe some other strange creatures in the "natural" habitat.  

 Beach Time!

 Callie always makes a friend!

 Uncle Don was determined to teach Callie how to build a proper sand castle.  Callie had many slaves working on this project for her.

 The architect giving orders!

 The best way over the moat!

 Overseeing the final details.

 This castle had a special wing for Chomper the T-Rex.

 Watching the tide come in and wipe out the day's hard work.

Rest Time!

and bath time!

 One of her daily Mimi presents was a new princess tu-tu.

 Being a goof ball!

 New way to wear a tu-tu.

Taking pictures with Yoo-Hoo's camera.

Nail service by someone with really crazy hair!

 Making a road for Chomper to walk on.

 Uncle Don trying to figure out what was so important that she could help with the castle building.

 The slaves back at work.

 Mom always says that Callie and I walk alike.  This picture is proof!

 Uncle Don wondering why he is the only one still building the castle!

 Little Busybody Boss

 Now Uncle Don wants to know why she let the waves come in and take away the castle!

 Poor pooped Uncle Don.

 Callie also enjoyed alligator rides on this trip.

 And train rides...

 And "quarter" rides that no longer cost just a quarter!...

 And mommy may have really enjoyed this ride...

 These rides are always more fun if you have had a lot of wine with dinner!

 Daddy did not have as much wine and therefore did not enjoy the ride quite as much!

Callie's Tall Legs

Callie has been telling me that her legs are growing and that soon she will be as tall as me.  I had her stand next to her height chart, and sure enough, she has grown two inches since her 3rd birthday.  Which reminded me, I never finished posting pictures of Spring, including her trip to the doctor in May for her three year check-up.  This visit was momentous because Callie wore her monogrammed scrubs and brought her doctor kit.  Both her nurse, Rachel, and Dr. Springer loved seeing her in her little scrubs and enjoyed the tables being turned as they "endured" a check-up from Dr. Callie Spiers.  Dr. Springer said that in all her years practicing, this was the first time a patient had come in with scrubs and given her a check-up.  Callie's stats were:  height: 36 1/2" and weight:  32 1/4 lbs.  Thanks Aunt Missy and Dr. Uncle Scott for the doc stuff!

The rest of the pictures in this post are from Mother's Day.  I had a very pleasant day this year with lots of spoiling and rest.  Callie gave me a pajama "set" that she picked out for me.  It included a Tweety Bird t-shirt and some Looney Toons shorts.  The shorts were VERY small because Callie insisted on buying them even though they really didn't have my size.  When I put them on that night she said, "That's my shirt I bought for you, Mommy?  And I gave you those undies too?"  So apparently the shorts were a little too short!  I will just keep them in the drawer for memories!  Also, on Mother's Day, I had the opportunity to get some great pics of Callie all dressed up for church  in a pretty dress Nana bough her.  Steve had left his camera here by accident the week before so I took advantage of having it and subjected Callie and Poe to a long photo session.  Enjoy the pics!  Many more to come as I attempt to catch up and hundreds of summer adventure shots soon!  Oh, and since Callie's legs are growing so tall, she thinks that means she is big enough to do certain things like drive my car.