Charleston 2015

The Cooper River Bridge Run, a popular 10k race, brought us to Charleston for a long weekend in March.  If I'm completely honest, the race was just a good excuse to spend a weekend with our favorite friends in a beautiful city.  These friends of ours, they're the kind who will walk, better yet, run through life with you.  These are the people I want to run with.  They are immersed in truth, soaked in wisdom, dripping with joy,  and completely wrung out for the sake of others.  We love these people. 

We had a blast catching up, touring the city, and running our asses off.  Family friends of ours, Jean and Taylor Bush, graciously opened their home to us for the weekend.  We are so grateful for a weekend like this one... it was truly refreshing and exactly what our hearts needed.

This was just before the 10K began.  We showed up late and ended up in the last corral, the walking group.  There was a lady in front of us who literally brought 2 packs of cigarettes for the race.  Needless to say, we were bobbing and weaving through the walking group until we could run free.  Bennett and Sibbes rocked it in the stroller and did exceptionally well.  

Bennett made the trip and experienced being the "only child" for the weekend.  It was a really special time with her while her brother stayed back in Raleigh with Big Jim and ZuZu.

Lunch and Beer after the race to refuel before touring the city.

Sibbes Haddon Parker - aka Love Eyes

Bennett with uncle Brentice

Post race photo op.

Is planking still a thing?

Elkie and Shan crushed the 10K... ran the whole time!  Reminder: recently had babies and had maxed out at 2 miles during their "training"

After walking around all of downtown and admiring the architecture and beauty of Charleston, we went back to the house for some much needed down time. 

That night, we got cleaned up and fresh to death ^ and headed into Sullivan's Island for an amazing dinner outside at Poe's.

The next morning, after taking it easy for breakfast, we went kayaking right outside of the house, packed up and headed back into Charleston for some more sight seeing and a farewell lunch. 

After stalling our goodbyes for as long as possible, we headed our separate ways with magical memories and full hearts.

3rd Annual Christmas Party

This year, the Albritton's hosted our 3rd Annual Christmas Party! It was so refreshing to be with these friends during the busy holiday season. We were able to catch up, eat, relax, and laugh with each other while the noise of our busy kids filled the house. 

 This year's group picture was full and hectic! I love watching these kids grow up together and our families grow in size!

Reality: 

Our 2 newest members loved their first Christmas party :) 

What a joy it is to do life with these friends! We love y'all! 

Wright Family Beach Week 2014

 So thankful for another year of an entire week with this growing family! 

2nd Annual Christmas Party with Friends

This year Ben and I were able to host our friends for the 2nd annual Christmas party at our new house! Even though we weren't fully ready to host a crowd, they were all sweet about the circumstances aka a mattress on the floor of the family room. 

We ate our favorite chili and chased 3 babies and 2 big girls around all night! It was so fun to remember last year's party when 2 babies were still in the tummy, Wrenn was just a teeny tiny little newborn, Mary Eden was about Liam's age, and Maggie still ran the show!  So much has changed in a year! 

Ben and I are so thankful for every one of these friends and their precious babies. It has been an incredible blessing to have a built in support system where we can learn from each other, love on each other's kids, and pray for our growing families together. 

We LOVE y'all and couldn't imagine life without you!