We needed this.
Like y'all. We NEEDED this.
Not in a terrible way - but in a - we need a break from our everyday to remember and appreciate our relationship - kind of way. It's so easy to get caught up in the routine of just making it through the week with two working parents and a baby that needs lots and lots of love, attention, and puffs. Our little girl is the bright spot in our every day, and we both wouldn't trade being her parents even for a second. But in the midst of all the everyday chaos, we were starting to forget that we loved each other first. And our relationship needs to be taken care of, too.
We took a little 24-hour trip to Greenville, South Carolina - both unfamiliar with the city. Surprisingly, this sweet little southern town is only an hour and half away from where we live - which means our little crew of three will probably be making more visits. We just loved it.
I wish I would have taken more pictures, but it was important for me to live in the moment and not behind my camera lens - or my phone as Cody would rather me say. :) We got there around lunch time and were told to stop into the Carolina Ale House. The perfect spot for an afternoon of food and college football.
After lunch, we strolled around Main Street - heading down to Falls Park eventually. It was a beautiful day, with lots of people, but so worth the walk. We shopped through some of the stores, even picking up a little gift for Harper. And eventually headed back to the hotel to check in and pick up a little of the Georgia game before our dinner at Sassafras that evening.
The Dawgs pulling off the upset against Auburn called for some celebration and one on one talk that we needed. :) The food was amazing - steak topped with pimento cheese? - YES PLEASE. Every day if possible. It was that good. After dinner, we strolled around town, eventually stopping for coffee and hot chocolate.
Sunday, we planned on taking one last stroll around town, but the rain put our plans to a halt. We checked out, and decided to head to Clemson to take a little drive through campus. I had never been before, and thought it was such a cute little college town. We even got to walk into the stadium as they were cleaning up from the night before - which was really fun!
We grabbed lunch before heading back - and we both had to fight our way in to see Harper when we got home. We missed our sweet girl! Mimi did such a great job taking care of her! :)
After our short little trip, we came to one conclusion...
A happy marriage makes for happy mama's and daddy's and that's exactly what Harper needs and deserves. :)
Nicknames: Harpie, Harpie Bug, Harps
Weight: 21-22 pounds - not totally sure since we didn't have a doctor's appointment this past month.
Height: 28 inches long as of her 9 month check-up
Looks: That hair grows longer and longer by the day - you're kinda rocking the beginning stages of a baby mullet. Everyone says you still look like daddy, which is fine with me. :)
Personality: So social - talking with everybody at the grocery store. You're pretty outdoorsy - you love being outside in the evenings. You're busy, busy, busy.
Eating: Lots of puffs - trying out some big kid foods. Some foods are easier than others it seems, still having the pureed baby foods too.
Sleeping: Some nights are great, others are not. Several are not, but you're cute, so it's okay!
Wearing: 9 month clothes - working our way into 12 months.
Favorite Things: Bath time, baby yoga, playing outside, eating grass, listening to us sing, day care, being a wild woman.
Least Favorite Things: Not being able to eat the grass and leaves.
Within the last month:
- Attended and participated in your very first wedding as the flower girl for Cale and Anissa
- Visited the pumpkin patch for the first time and looked outrageously cute
- Played a lot outside and enjoyed the beautiful fall weather
- We had a week off together for fall break!
