Hi everyone!! We made it back safely from South Carolina on Thursday evening after a lovely week. Jason and Jamie's wedding on the beach was wonderful although I spent most of the time trying to keep Oliver out of the sea :) He did perform his ringbearer duties though before realising that sand and the ocean were new and very exciting things!! Both Mikayla and Oliver passed out at the reception and had good naps despite all the noise in the room.
The day after the wedding we took the kids back to the beach and Oliver just loved paddling in the sea. Every time a wave came in he would squeal with delight and stamp his feet with excitement. He walked for ages along the sand and just loved it (until we left the beach which he didn't like so much!!). The rest of the week was a bit chilly so we took Oliver swimming indoors instead. The pool at the hotel was as warm as a bath so he loved that.
One evening we carved pumpkins - something I had never done before!! I had to dedicate mine to Oliver and there is a picture of the finished article below. I think Oliver will have great fun doing that when he's older.
So it seems the weather in Minnesota is being as crazy as ever. While we were away I think we missed the first snow. When we came back on Thursday it was 70 degrees (warmer than Myrtle Beach). It has been warm like that all weekend and again today. But it may snow again my Friday so we are preparing for a 30 degree temperature drop in 4 days. It's no wonder people get sick out here all the time. Oliver and I both had colds at the beginning of our holiday so hopefully it doesn't happen again.
Friday was Halloween and we had LOTS of callers. Put it this way, I bought 5 bags of funs size sweets and we have one bar left!! We had to switch the lights off to deter any more callers for fear of running out!! Next year I will be more prepared! It was good fun though and nice to actually enjoy the event rather than dread it like I did in England.
Today is the big day of Nanna Pan's arrival!! She is in the air as I write and is due to arrive in about 3 hours. Oliver and I are very excited and can't wait to hear how she enjoyed the flight :))
Oliver was very willing to wear the mask at Margaritaville as you can see because Jon is holding his arms back!
Oliver's Halloween shirt - this had to be bought because Mummy is spelled the English way :)
Fast asleep on Grandpa's shoulder at the wedding
Mikayla passed out at the reception
And Oliver didn't last too much longer either!!
Grandma and Grandpa entertaining Oliver
All dressed up as the ringbearer playing the maracas (Mikayla's toy!)
Looking so smart before the wedding (and eating a comb.....)
This was just so cute - seconds after the picture was taken Mikayla rolled right over!!
The happy couple covering each other with cake!!
The day after the wedding and Oliver looks exhausted!
Oliver with his lovely blanket - a present for being the ringbearer - made by Jamie's mum
Pumpkin carving evening
And the finished article by me :))
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