Weekend Getaway

Last weekend Gaines and I drove down to his family's coast house in Valona, Georgia for the weekend.  We ate a great breakfast at a place in Darien called The Purple Pickle and then spent the rest of the day on the water.  The weather was gorgeous, and it was just so nice to relax in such a beautiful place.  :) We later got ready, watched part of the Alabama / Texas A&M game and then drove back to Darien for a fun dinner at Skippers Fish Camp.  On Sunday, we got to spend most of the day with Gaines' parents and Amy hanging out and boating.  What a perfect little mini-vacation it was!  

Happy Tuesday! 

Labor Day Weekend at the Rivah

Labor Day has become one of my new favorite holidays-- not only is it a three-day weekend, but last year my family started the tradition of going to the rivah over the long weekend, which I look forward to all summer. 

[Last Year's Post]

This year Gaines, Molly, and I left on Friday afternoon and got in a little before midnight. The long drive was all worth it once we hopped out and see everyone.  Saturday morning we all woke up really early and hung out while drinking coffee in the kitchen.  Then "the men" (minus my poor Dad, who had gout in his toe) headed off to play golf, while mom, Dales, and I drove over to The Tide's Inn for lunch.  We sipped on fun lemonade drinks and ate a great meal as we talked and talked and talked by the water.  How perfect! 

When we got back we all headed to the pool for a little while, but later came back up to the house to enjoy the view, play some golf, shoot some crows, and drink some beers. Sounds a little redneck if you ask me. ;) 

After a fun homemade dinner the Quinns came over, and we all watched the Georgia/Clemson game.  Even though we didn't win, it was still fun to watch the game with some of my favorite people! 

The next morning we hung out by the pool and went swimming in the bay (which Molly just LOVES).  Anna Hensley even found a sea horse!  

Then we took the jet skis and boat over the sand bar, which was the epitome of a Redneck Yacht Club if you ask me.  It was so much fun, and we even ended up jumping off the top of Rowe's boat.  Talk about Sunday Funday.  

We ended the night with another great meal, some more picture taking, and of course a beer pong tournament in the basement.  

There just nothing like a weekend of Turner Family Fun at the rivah. ;) 

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Back to Work I Go

 Last year on the first day back to work I put up a map of the places I had traveled to throughout the summer.  It was a cool visual and a great reminder of the sweet, sweet summer, so I thought I'd do the same this year.  This summer was extra special, because I got to spend the vast majority of it with Gaines!  

Here's a map showing where I spent my summer:

And here's a little recap of the blog posts that go along with the stars above:

New York City - Visit Dales

Atlanta, GA - Amy and Nate's Going Away Party

Columbia, SC - Liz's Bridal Shower

Hilton Head, SC - Anniversary Trip

Valona, GA - Fourth of July Celebration

Highlands, NC - Gautreaux Wedding

Deltaville, VA - The Rivah

Richmond, VA - Allie's Baby Shower

And, like last year, I included a star for Waynesboro, GA. :) 

The Rivah

After leave Highlands we headed straight for the rivah and nine hours and a few stops later, we arrived to the best parents and the prettiest sunset ever.  :)   For the five days we were there, here are some of the things we did: 

Grilled out every night

Went on a bunch of boat rides

Played with the pups in the water

Went out to breakfast

Took the boat to the sandbar

Sat by the pool

Went on a walk

Went on a golf cart ride

Took the boat and jetski to Merrior for amazing oysters

Saw tons of dolphins

Saw Sam's friend Ben 

Laid in the hammock

Drove to White Stone for lunch

Saw my best friend and celebrated Charlie's 1st birthday (!!!)

Swam

Relaxed

Talked 

Had a few cocktails ;) 

Enjoyed each other's company

Enjoyed the perfect view

It was a perfect week! The picture above was actually taken at dinner in Richmond, where we stayed for two nights.  More on the reason behind that fun part of the trip will be up tomorrow!