With all of Peter's work trips during the last month, we finally got to tag along for a little weekend in Charleston! Surprisingly, it was our first trip to Charleston for this whole year, but I'm glad we finally got to go!! It was honestly a tease to spend just a couple of days with Peter, and it only made me miss him more. Solomon was on CLOUD NINE while he was around for dinner, and only wanted his daddy for everything. It's pretty clear we all miss him. But, while Peter was working during the day, my mom and I got to have some fun with the boys. It was so nice to get away, and I was so happy that Peter could take the day off on Sunday for some family time with us, before our ride home that afternoon. 

It was also Asher's first trip to Charleston if you don't count the trip last year while he was in my belly! It's so fun to see him take in new places and surroundings.

Just a swinging with my guys!! And Solomon with his "Charleston pose" haha!

Of course the trip wouldn't have been nearly as fun without my mom!! I honestly think I would have chickened out on the long ride with two boys on my own with out her. And I know I would have definitely lost my mind without her help over the past several weeks while Peter has been traveling. She sure is wonderful, and I'm so thankful for all she does to help our family!!

hurry home daddy, we miss you!!!! 

exploring charleston.

We love Charleston so much. It is such a fun city to visit and every corner is full of beauty. I don't care how many times we visit, I'm always shocked by how beautiful it is. Even our walks along the same area is somehow new each time. It didn't hurt that Friday was a perfect day to get out and explore after nap time, thanks to a rain storm that cooled down the hot and humid temps! The sun wasn't beating down on us, and there was a nice breeze by the water, as we walked around. It was fun to let Solomon run a little bit and get some energy out in between some stops for food!

I'm so going to frame this picture, I'm not sure why I love it so much... but I definitely love it!

Getting those wiggles out, like I mentioned! He was a wild man running around and chasing dogs. 

handsome hubby of mine! 

I really love this picture too, despite the fact that Solomon had just gotten in trouble for not listening to daddy or mommy when we told him to stop running away from us, and to not jump in that big puddle of water. Toddlers, am I right?? What I do love about this picture is how Solomon has that little grin on his face and how tall he is next to Peter. Just months ago his arm used to stretch out to reach Peter's hand, now it's just a relaxed hold. No straight arm at all. How do babies grow up so quickly??? We definitely have a toddler on our hands, running away from mommy and daddy, but also growing up so quickly! 

Rainbow row, always a quick stop on our walks when we are in the area. It's so pretty and happy. But, I think my favorite part of Charleston would have to be the trees. The huge, bending and curving trees, that frame the most beautiful southern homes. They are so pretty that you just have to stop and stare sometimes. Which is exactly what we did when we came across the tree in the photos below. 

Amazing, right??? I love everything about it!

Ending the day with some more running around and kicking the ball with daddy. It was a pretty perfect afternoon in Charleston, if you ask me! 

playing in charleston.

We just got back from Charleston on Saturday and we had a great time. It's always fun to tag along with Peter for a work job in that beautiful city. We thankfully stay downtown, so Solomon and I can explore during the day. The last time we went, we stayed right next to the children's museum which was a huge plus. The weather was SO HOT, and after a couple of days of walking and shopping on King, I knew a cool day in the museum was needed for both of us. They have so many cute exhibits to play with and I was excited to see how much Solomon loved the tool area. His birthday party coming up is a tool theme, and I'm sure he's going to love it!!  But over all, the art room was the biggest hit. After Solomon's excitement, I can't wait to check out the art area at the Greenville Children's Museum soon, since we haven't been there yet. 

I'm gonna buy one of these vests for home too, I think! He loved playing with the paint so much and he didn't get anything on his clothes. I was shocked. It would be fun to have some paint time and have some new art to hang up in the playroom!

Of course we had to go to the outside area for just a little bit to see what was around, and you should have seen his face when he saw the big fire truck. His little smiley face kills me! It was definitely a great day at the Charleston Children's Museum!!

Augusta again.

We are heading back home today after a few days in Augusta with Peter. I was second guessing the whole "traveling with daddy" thing after experiencing the first night of traveling with a toddler. It is crazy how our baby is gone... I mean, he's still our baby in so many ways, (and he will always be my baby, of course!) but he is such a little toddler now. I was super happy that he slept the entire two hour drive here, but once we made it, he was a ball of energy that could not be tamed. That made going out to dinner with friends (at a restaurant that didn't have a highchair!!!) super hard and stressful. BUT, we all got a good night of sleep laying sideways on the hotel bed so Solomon could sleep next to the headboard and not fall off. HA! Traveling is definitely different these days, but it does have the hilarious moments mixed with the frustrating ones. Parenthood, am I right? 

On Wednesday when we got to Augusta we walked down the Riverwalk by our hotel to get some wiggles out, and I loved taking these adorable pictures of my big boy! 

& even after a two hour car ride nap, he needed over an hour more after running around outside!

I am happy to say that day two was much better!! I guess we won't be taking long car ride trips for just a day or two anymore... full weeks only, please!