The Freya, Angela, Martha and Dylan Visit

We made it to Charleston in time to get the boat and us cleaned up and the water tanks filled before meeting our daughter Angela and her family.  They surprised us by letting us know, visually, that another grandchild is on the way!!!  A grandson will be added to our joy in March of 2020.  We had been looking forward to seeing them since it had been a long year since our last visit.  This was due to be extra special since we'd be with them on Freya's second birthday.  She is at that stage where she is definitely a cling-on to Mama's leg or Papa's shoulder but we got our cuddles and kisses in too.  She had decided that our names were Peepaw and Memaw.  She even corrected herself one time when she accidentally called David Grandpa.  I don't care what she calls us, just call!  It was a great visit despite the water being turned off to the marina for 3 days due to a city water main leak and weather turning stinky cold and wet.  We managed to make the most of the sun days and with full water tanks we could outlast the lack of shoreside facilities.  We did things that amused a 2 year old so we had a great time watching and hearing her precious OHS and OH NOs when she was pleased or surprised.  You have never seen a chicken until you see it from a two year old's perspective.  It was hard to see them off but look forward to the next visit when we have one more to love.  After they left we were joined by our youngest, Martha.  She is moving from Atlanta to the West Coast so this was a chance to see her before she heads out in December.  She only had a weekend but we made the most of it.  Fortunately at least one day was pleasant and we walked all over the old part of Charleston.  We consider ourselves tremendously blessed to have such great kids and now if we could just get Mary and her family up from Australia....

The 4 of us on Freya's birthday visit to an amazing place, Magnolia Plantation.

The three and one-half of them.

Freya was so fascinated with all the animals at the petting zoo.  Mama
picked the perfect spot to entertain her birthday girl.

Peepaw playing games.

This park had such fun toys.  The  bowl would turn in circles just by the
weight of the kid inside.  She was the perfect size to make it go.

The little girl with the  big laugh.  I made this dress for her cousin
Genevieve and now she fits it.  Made my heart happy to see her wear it.

Come here little chickie!

Waiting for the marina courtesy van.  

Magnolia Plantation had a fascinating display of lanterns.  Even in daylight
they were delightful bits of whimsy that she loved to look at.

Peepaw's arms area  perfect height to see something amazing.

Can't see enough smiles or hear enough laughs.

Maybe if I climb in there.....

This is a cover for a concrete barrier at the van parking area.  She
saw Peepaw hold it and she wanted to as well.  We were all amazed
that she could hold it so long.

Not so sure about something but oh baby, what blue eyes.

Papa watching his budding artist at work. The Children's Museum was
a perfect spot to spend a rainy day.

Mama and baby 2.

Dad and daughter getting creative in the kiddy room.

Love their smiles.

Party central on Blue Moon.  We had fun picking out all the
decorations back in Solomon's.  Some things she liked and some things terrified
her like the horns.  

And she's 2!.

Memaw had to get this tutu.  It just seemed perfect for her.

She was fascinated by all the birds around the marina and ran to
the sides when she saw them.

A fun but tiring day.  

Martha and her dad at the Pineapple Fountain.

Martha is a museum professional and we truly enjoyed touring some of the
old planter's homes in downtown Charleston.  I wish more of the pictures
had turned out but that's life!