Weekend Recap

I'm back from a world wind trip to Virginia to see family.  Sadly, Chris was unable to come but is feeling much better now!  I missed him dearly!

Our weekend involved a lot of driving, a lot of family time, and a lot of laughs!

Friday afternoon I drove up to Rocky Mount, NC and met up with my parents and sister to ride the rest of the way to Reedville, VA, to my grandparents house on the bay.

I was SO happy that there was still snow on the ground Saturday morning, even if it was not much.  It might be my only snow this year!

I got to meet my cousin's new baby boy, Ben, for the first time and he is just precious!!!

Nannie and Granddaddy got their Christmas present from Chris and I, since we did not see them over Christmas.  I did a little DIY wooden monogram on burlap canvas to match their house!

A bunch of us watched Pitch Perfect on Saturday and I was pleasantly surprised how funny it was!  Its a must rent!!!  The soundtrack is pretty darn good too, you can get it HERE.  I had no idea some of these girls could sing!

I got to spend a lot of quality time with my Granddaddy who has been recovering from pneumonia.  Great news is that he got a good report from the doctor today!  He will celebrate his 90th birthday in March!

   

ALL that were in attendance on Saturday night, we were still short 6 more of the Chamberlain clan but hopefully EVERYONE will be together soon.

My sister caught a beautiful sunset over the Rappahannock River on our way back to NC on Sunday night.  I can't explain how beautiful the area is, just as beautiful as Charleston, just in its own special way.

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday and HAPPY PGA CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK!!!!  I can't believe the tournament is finally upon us.  I feel like we should still be a year out, we have been talking about it so long.  Best of luck to all of my friends (and hubby) at Kiawah this week.  I can't wait to be out there this weekend sharing in the experience!

We had a really nice weekend.  Nothing too crazy but just a great one.  

Friday night we went to a Lowcountry Boil at our friends the MacCoys' new casa.  Baby D made an appearance and we all took turns loving on him.  

Aunts S, K & K love baby D!

Lowcountry Boil ~ Shrimp, Corn, Kielbasa, New Potatoes & Old Bay...YUMM

love him (and his gator pillow)!!

late night cornhole

Tucker...this picture just cracks me up with the flash

Saturday morning Mr. R, our friend (and new neighbor!) Sara, and I went to the Celadon warehouse in North Charleston.  I'm not going to lie, I was not as impressed as I have been in the past.  They are really low on inventory.  Hoping to find a new tv console in the near future!  We also took advantage of the tax free weekend and I scored some new tennis shoes at the New Balance outlet for an additional 20% off.  Looking forward to Zumba on Tuesday now...

pretty chairs

upholstered queen headboard with nailhead trim ($400ish)

lucite coffee tabe with shelves ($500ish)

had to share this pic of Rals during 'naptime' on Saturday
"really mom?!"

spending some quality time with the oakley twins on Saturday night

Sunday Mr. R had to start his work week since the PGA is in town (rent bikes!!!  Its the best way around island and to the shuttle stops, call 843.768.6001...yes, I had to put my plug in).  Sara and I went over to Mt. P to Homegoods and Old Navy.  

Some items that caught my eye at Homegoods...

I was SO excited that my monogrammed necklace came in...found it HERE on Etsy for 1/2 the price of the Moon & Lola one.

Monogram Monday: In Honor Of The New Little Ones

In honor of the new little ones in the world (from my post Friday, HERE)...

Aren't these just adorable?

Monogrammed Needlepoint Baby Shoes
VIA A&L HOME

Baby Fever

No, Mr. R and I are not expecting.  However, we are THRILLED that so many of our friends have been blessed with beautiful babies over the last month or so.  Seriously, I'm not sure what was in the water last October!  Meet all of the new little ones we get to snuggle with now!  Coming next week my first GIVEAWAY to celebrate all of the new additions to the world!

June 1
Babies A & B
**our sweet and dog/cat loving neighbors twin girls**

June 6
Babies C & E
**my co-worker and his awesome wife' twins**

June 11
Baby P
**my college roommate's new son**

June 23
Baby M
**our new step-nephew (Mr. R's step-sister's son)**

July 11
Baby B
**our new 2nd cousin (my cousin's son, the first GREAT grandchild!)**

July 12
Baby D
**some of our best friend's precious new baby boy!  can't wait to meet him tonight!!**

I'm Baaaaack! Week(end) Recap

Not that I really WENT anywhere, Seabrook is only about 20 miles from our house!


It was a VERY eventful, yet relaxing week of work and play!  My parents got to Seabrook last Saturday and Mr. R and I were lucky enough to spend a lot of time out on the island with them.


HANGING AT THE BEACH CLUB...

FISHING (don't you love my dad's chair?)

DINNER AT BOHICKET

MINGO POINT OYSTER ROAST ON KIAWAH

PELICAN'S NEST AT SEABROOK

IN OTHER EXCITING NEWS...

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  Chris' step-sister and her husband welcomed this cutie pie into the world.  We are very happy for them!
  Madden Pete Mascavage
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• So happy for two dear friends from Raleigh who made the Olympic teams in their sports!!!!  There was lots of screaming at the TV this week!

 

Charlie Houchin (right)
with Michael Phelps after qualifying in the 200 free
We grew up down the street from each other and swam together, with our siblings, at our neighborhood pool.  So happy for this kid!
via

Jesse Williams
This will be Jesse's second time in the Olympics (he went to Bejing).  He is currently the reigning High Jump World Champion.  We went to high school together and he was actually my escort for homecoming court senior year.  Look how far he has come:).

• I am not ashamed to admit this but I might have spent the majority of Saturday and Sunday (during the RIDICULOUS heat here) watching Seasons 1 & 2 of Game of Thrones.  I am officially obsessed.  Time to download the books.

Weekend (and Monday) Recap

Yup, I did it again...got slack on Monday and didn't blog.  This weekend was extremely eventful and the rainy Monday didn't exactly motivate me.  However, it WAS an amazing weekend:).


First off, I have read 3 books since last Thursday.  It kinda helps when I have my tablet at home and Kindle has a "cloud reader" that allows me to read in a browser window.  I can't get away from reading and I love it!  All three were good...but so far Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews was the best.  I just downloaded the new Porch Lights by Dorothea Benton Frank.  They can all be bought for Kindle HERE.


   





Friday night and Saturday I spent my time at home cleaning, organizing, spray painting and cooking to get ready to celebrate the upcoming birth of BABY BREWER!!!  Three of my girlfriends and I threw a baby shower at my house on Sunday. 


I re-painted porch furniture...and learned a very valuable lesson NOT to wear flip flops while spray painting!

atleast the paint was brown, so my feet just look tan

I re-arranged our living room to create more room and have decided I am OBSESSED with it.  **ps, this website is awesome if you ever need an interactive floor plan creator.  It even pulls furniture from Ikea! http://floorplanner.com/

LIVING ROOM: BEFORE

LIVING ROOM: AFTER

Sunday was the big shower day and it turned out SO great.  Momma A has decorated the nursery in grey, navy and aqua so we kept with that theme and really loved how it all pulled together.  We ordered the pom poms from HERE (SO quick, shipped in 24 hours), the straws from HERE and the adorable invitations & custom art from HERE.  Baby D's daddy plays in a band, how perfect!

momma A--only one more month to go!

momma A and the hostesses

After the shower I got geared up for True Blood!!!  The premiere did NOT disappoint and I cannot wait to see where it goes this season!  OMG Tara is a vampire!



Monday night we had an impromptu dinner at our friends the MacCoys.  Mr. M cooked up some amazing pecan encrusted chicken!  


Mr. M also found this little guy walking up the Stono Bridge on Monday...during the rain.  We were able to get him to suck down some kitten milk but he is in need of a good home!  Please message me, comment, etc if you or if you know ANYONE who might want to take this little guy (or girl?).  Seriously, anywhere from here to GA to NC we are willing to travel.  If not...he will be headed up to Charleston Animal Society :(.

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  "Stono"