Our First Guests!

Chris and Michelle came to visit us! They just got engaged a few weeks ago and are getting married in October. Chris was Jon's best man in our wedding, and Jon is going to be Chris's best man. It was wonderful to have them come stay with us this weekend. It was very relaxing to just hang out with friends and not have much of an agenda for the weekend.

Thank you Chris and Michelle for coming and spending your weekend with us!

The happily engaged couple!

TD dog and I at Cleveland Park

Jon and I celebrated our 4 monthiversary tonight. Jon got off work a little early this afternoon and had a fun little candle light dinner all set up for me when I got home from work. The meal consisted of a sushi appetizer, small side salad, steak, and lima beans! It was absolutely delightful! I am so truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband! Thanks Jon for such a wonderful surprise! :)

Other things that happened in July:

• David was working in Clemson, SC the week of 11th. I was able to meet up with him on my lunch break on Monday. Jon and I went to dinner with him at The Cookout on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Mom, Nana, Jon, and I all met him at dinner at Cracker Barrel. It was so great to see him. I wish Amy and Estelle could have been there, too!
• I beat Kevin Nunnery in Mario Kart. Yes, it's that big of a deal.
• We realized that 2 friends from college live in the building next to us! It was the craziest thing. Andy and Rachael, I hope we can make the most of this new neighborship!
• We had dinner with Zach and Sarah Gilliam.
• My Uncle Kenny and his 3 children (Andrew, Wes, and McKenzie) all came to visit my parents last weekend. Jon and I were able to go over for dinner on Monday. It was so great to see him and my little cousins. I have such a love for that family.
• My parents celebrated their 31st Wedding Anniversary on the 19th! This coming weekend, they are going to Asheville for a little get-a-way. So fun!

July has definitely been an eventful one. I can't believe that it's almost over! August here we come! It will be a fun-filled month as well. Two fun things already in the first week... Don and Ariun will be in town and Jay and Hannah are getting married! :)

A little bit of America.

We spent the week of July 4th in St. Augustine, Florida. This is a trip that Jon's family has taken for over 24 years! I've had the privilege of tagging along since 2007. It's such a fun trip and a neat little city. Not to mention, I thoroughly enjoy the beach.


Jon and I headed down to Lexington, SC on Friday night. On Saturday around 9 A.M., we all made the trek down to St. Augustine. Jon and I headed straight for the outlets to take advantage of July 4th sales. Jon enjoyed modeling his new shorts, a side part, and my LOFT shopping bag. Jon's parents, sister Jessica, and brother-in-law Chip made their way to the condo and checked in.

Preppy Jon

Sunday night, we enjoyed a day at the beach and dinner at Caps. It's one of my favorite restaurants. It sits on the canal with big trees covered with Spanish moss shading the area. Always a nice place to enjoy the sun setting and good eats with family. 

Caps Restaurant - one of our favorites!

On Monday (July 4th!), we enjoyed a beach morning and mid-afternoon, walked along St. George Street late that afternoon, then headed to Barnicle Bills for dinner. Earl and Merle decided to join the trip. Earl and Merle were the tour guides of the evening and stayed around until Wednesday. {note: Jon was Earl, I was Merle}. Earl and Merle lived in the great sunny state and well, they were from America. They loved the 4th of July, naturally. Everything to them was a little bit of America... especially the fireworks.

Chip, Jessica, Jon, Val

Nancy, Jim

us :)

Jim, Chip, Jessica

  

Val, Jon, Nancy

bridge of lions {and lionesses}

America {do you see the flag?)

America {do you see the flag?)

this guy thought he was a flag pole. no joke, he said it himself. also, the man in the red hat, that's the real Forest Gump.

 

random street dance party broke out after the firework show

On Tuesday, we enjoyed the morning at the beach. We headed to O.C. Whites for a late lunch/dinner. We were headed on a pirate ship for the evening! Quite an entertaining little boat ride. Nancy was called up on the platform and sung to by one of the pirates. During the last song, one the pirates stood Jon up and sang to him. Haha. They were both a little embarrassed, but it was very enjoyable for the rest of us! :)

birthday boy on the ship. he became the captain!

nancy buttercup

pirate kid :)

this little girl was the cutest!

jon and his pirate

jon after being sung to

Jon and I unfortunately had to cut our trip short and head home to Greenville on Wednesday. We decided to head downtown St. Augustine one last time to enjoy the St. George Street shops and grab lunch. We decided to try out the Florida Cracker and eat grilled fish sandwiches and root beer. They were quite yummy!

What a fun, fun trip indeed! Thank you to mom and dad Harris for keeping up the tradition and taking such good care of us when we're able to join in on the fun!