This weekend the Dirks family loaded up the jetta and hit the road for Chatanooga TN for the marriage of Katie Duffy and Stewart Grinton (Carrie's funny cousin). Everyone stayed at the same hotel in TN, and it was a lot of fun being so close to our family, especially since distance keeps many of us apart. We started the weekend with a big dinner at rib and loin, hosted by Stewart's folks, my aunt Debbie and uncle Geordie. And, we were very pleased with our host and hostess' themed attire, which featured one Uncle Geordie in a genuine Scottish kilt! Sadly, the camera wouldn't cooperate and I didn't get pictures, but it was an excellent way to start the exciting weekend. Saturday, Uncle David treated some of us non-wedding participants to a boat cruise on the Southern Belle. We had lunch on board and cruised up and down the river, there was a wakeboarding tournament going on as well and we had a great view of that. Thanks Uncle Dave! Then of course Saturday evening was the big event. Even though the pastor almost forgot to have the couple say their vows (minor detail), the wedding was perfect and the reception marvelous. Maggie did great in the car both ways and did a great job of being the token super cute baby of the weekend, and didn't object once to being passed around and held by practically every person who came into contact with her. She even let Grandma babysit while mom and dad went to see Bourne Ultimatum, what a thoughtful daughter. It was a great weekend.
Maggie's latest habit includes sucking her toes when the two thumbs and 8 fingers get boring or even when they aren't, this trick entertained Maggie for a long time in her carseat once we left Charlotte.
Maggie's road trip face.
aboard the Southern Belle.
The family pic in front of the fountain.
My Grandma and Great Aunt Marg, a picture of what Christine and I might look like in a few years.
Maggie with Aunt Megan and the Junkin boys
Who doesn't like to hug Sally?
The newest Grintons!
While in Chatanooga, we visited Covenant College for the first time, what a beautiful campus.
Playing dress up with Maggie's shoes back home....matching crocs!
Maggie's pink sneakers...I never put shoes on Maggie mostly because she pulls them off, but I think they are so cute.
Maggie's latest habit includes sucking her toes when the two thumbs and 8 fingers get boring or even when they aren't, this trick entertained Maggie for a long time in her carseat once we left Charlotte.
Maggie's road trip face.
aboard the Southern Belle.
The family pic in front of the fountain.
My Grandma and Great Aunt Marg, a picture of what Christine and I might look like in a few years.
Maggie with Aunt Megan and the Junkin boys
Who doesn't like to hug Sally?
The newest Grintons!
While in Chatanooga, we visited Covenant College for the first time, what a beautiful campus.
Playing dress up with Maggie's shoes back home....matching crocs!
Maggie's pink sneakers...I never put shoes on Maggie mostly because she pulls them off, but I think they are so cute.
5 comments:
Chattavegas!! We miss that place so much! Isn't the mountain beautiful? Where was the wedding? What church did you go to? Carrie, so many questions...
Love the family picture by the fountain- you guys look great:) And Carrie, you look pretty stinkin' hot in that dress- watch out!
Suz... the wedding was at Chattanooga church and we went to Joe Novensans (sp?) church. He is a friend of my dads. And, yes the mountain was beautiful!
Love the kiks Mags, stylin as always.
Lookout Pres was the church we went to! Our friends from STL were there that weekend- Jared, who you met when we moved. Small world. Joe is an incredible pastor- we miss him very much (not as much as we miss you guys, of course)
Hope all is well!
Hey-if that's what we look like in a few years, we'll be two hot little old ladies... ;)
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