Summer has begun!!!

But before it officially began.... we had a whirlwind trip with the Breedlove side of the family.  Steven's sister got married and all the kiddos got decked out in Montgomery wedding attire to walk down the aisle with their fathers before the bride.  It was quite cute. I have no idea what was said in the actual sermon, as I was shoving graham crackers into my daughters mouth, but all things considered, the kids did great.

 This is the first unsuccessful group photo of many.

 This was my attempt at a family picture.  Like I said.....

 This was our attempt at an entire family photo.... notice Sam on the front row yelling....

 Then evidently in this picture.... we notice too.  Daddy is bribing, no...wait.... that is what mommy would have done... Daddy is logically discussing.

 First attempt at family photo....

 Sam again.....and once again below.... it appears history does repeat itself.

What cute Breedlove girls!  The only 2 of the 8 grandchildren that are such!

Then my mother in-law was nice enough to rent a beach house for the mothers and cousins to "vaca" at the week after the wedding.  For all the chaos (which was less than expected, to be honest), we had a great time!  There were 8 children 6 and under.... but they all did remarkably well and there were very few confrontations!  My, how the sand, the waves, and a big bucket of play-mobiles will do the trick!

 We tried in several venues to get cousin group pics... you will notice similar success as the wedding.  It also appears that in history....mothers never learn.

 Sigh.....

 ....almost

 ...nope...

We had some fun outings in the afternoons for the non-nappers.  We explored Calabash, went mini-golfing... and obviously had some ice cream!

 

Maggie and Sam were great buddies.  It was really quite cute.

Auntie Millie and Nana spent some long hours on their drip castles.  They really were masterpieces.

And we finally get the group shot....sans babies... but notice they all have candy in their hands.  Is that really what this world is coming too?  

I could have put a million more.  But you get the picture!  And now that we are home.... summer really has begun.  Both Steven and I are home at nights and our family has a long needed rest TOGETHER.  Thanks for reading!