Last weekend, Camilo and I rented a little red feisty car called a Sonic and drove 8 hours up to Columbus Ohio for his cousin Amy's wedding. It was such a pretty drive through the mountains, but we were determined to make great time so didn't stop for photos. We did stop in Virginia at a Subway (so I could get Sophia a "Brave" lunch bag with Merida on it,) where the employees were so friendly, told us we looked like newlyweds, and told Camilo the secret to happiness and love in a marriage is to "keep the wifey happy." Smart (toothless) people. They do say Virginia is for lovers! We sang ourselves silly and listened to the soccer game and some comedy routines on the awesome satellite radio, and we drove through the biggest storm, full of funnel clouds and blowing debris, which was terrifying in a tiny car! Everyone was talking about the storm all weekend and how hot it was, little did they know how hot it was here at home! 
We had a great time in Ohio visiting with Camilo's Aunt Bev, Uncle Tony, and many cousins, most of whom we hadn't seen since they came to SC for our wedding 3 1/2 years ago. We spent most of our time relaxing in the luxe hotel room and walked downtown to eat at the local restaurants for all our meals. Amy's wedding was SO glamorous, elegant, and sophisticated. It was in the historic Westin ballroom with stained glass windows, we dined on filet mignon, and her hundreds of guests were all so friendly and fun! We sat at a beautifull decorated table with Camilo's cousin Irene and 5-year old twin cousins, Ethan and Ryan! Our favorite details were definitely the margarita bar, photo booth ,and smorgasbord of sweets, including famous Ohio buckeyes. A few bags actually made it home to share! :o) As much as we loved being in Ohio, we missed our baby girl, so we hurried home on Sunday to see her. G.G. and Big Mack had been keeping her all weekend at our house so she didn't have to travel. She still doesn't do very well on long car trips. We came home to big hugs, a clean house, and lots of fun stories of their weekend together. I am blessed with the best parents ever!
For the 4th of July, we drove to Orangeburg to spend the day with them and James, Heather and Ben too! Dad and Camilo grilled, we ate, and Sophie (and Daddy) played in the pool on the patio since it was too hot to do much else! She loves her "Mr. Pelican" float. She also loves her baby cousin. I think she will be a great big sister one day. 
Speaking of birthday cake, Sunday afternoon we visited Saluda Shoal's park for the first time for Kaleb's 2nd birthday party. Not only was it a party at the splash park, but it was Dinosaur Train themed and there were train rides! The cake Kaleb's grandmother made was phenomenal. Sophie was on Cloud 9!! She danced around singing every song on the soundtrack Kaleb's dad Ron had put together, told everyone who all the dinosaurs were on the cake, totally ignored the splash park except to rinse off her feet, and we rode the train twice. She chowed down on the dinosaur PB&J sandwiches, (which she calls "Ned sandwiches" because they look like her favorite dinosaur,) cheese puffs, and adorable Buddy cake pops that Kaleb's mom Jennifer made. The cake pops were melting from the heat, as were we, but we all endured the 100 degree afternoon together. I had a hard time getting her to leave when Daddy called and said he was home from drill and waiting to see us!
All of these parties were so fun, but we all have the most fun when it's just the 3 of us, dancing around in our living room, being silly, and adoring each other so much. I love our little family. <3 Next up, Sophia's first trip to Carowinds!!! See ya real soon! ☼
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