June Trip to see Family 2012 PART TWO

So, then it was Friday.  We packed up again, picked up a rental car and headed to Bel Air, MD to Rick's mom's house.  We arrived around 2 pm and helped them get ready for Aunt Kallie's graduation party on Saturday.  It was a great, relaxing day of catching up and having some beers and DELISH crabcakes.  Rick's mom made THE BEST I have EVER had for dinner Friday night!!!

Saturday morning was more party prep and at 1:00 the guests started arriving.  We were able to see SOOOO many people we love and have not seen for so long.  There were tons of kids there.  Rick's grandmom now has SEVENTEEN GREAT grandchildren!!!  Can you imagine???  Liam had a BLAST and Rowan just loved being held by everyone.  She is SUCH a ham!!! 

The beautiful guest of honor and high school graduate, Aunt Kallie!

Taylor with his first beer!  Everyone said Liam and him looked like a mini Paul and Rick.  SOOOO cute!

He is SUCH a cutie!!!

My naked, dancing boy!!!!  ;)

Rowan was so spoiled by Aunt Kallie and cousin Merideth.  :-)

Sunday morning, we packed up again and went to breakfast by ourselves.  ;)  It was nice to have a few minutes just as our little family.  Not to mention, we went to a DINER, a real DINER!!!  My favorite omelettes and coffee EVER!!!  (which ps. regular coffee and wine were pretty much the only thing that got me through this trip!  :) 

After, we stopped at my bestie Caryn's house.  She just moved into a GORGEOUS new home about 5 minutes from Bel Air.  It was so wonderful to give her a hug and to meet her newest little cutie Hayden.  Kate, Barry, Carter and Brooks were also able to come over and we all had soooo much fun catching up for a few hours.  I miss them both so much and it was really hard to say goodbye to them again.  :(  They are truly the BEST friends!!!  Kate will be here the second week in August for a girls weekend and I cannot wait for that.  :-)

 Hayden, Josie, and Rowan.  :-)

Rowan and Mr. Barry!!  :)

That afternoon, we drove an hour to Rick's grandmom Blake's house.  She planned a bbq with all of the Blake side of the fam.  My sister also lives about 5 minutes from there now, so she was able to come with my sweet little Luke too.  It was a great night!!!

Liam and Uncle Jimmy.  And the fave puppy of the week--Gizmo.  And Labradoodle who is THE SWEETEST!!!

Monday morning, Rick's grandmom cooked a yummy breakfast and we drove 15 minutes to the Inner Harbor for a family lunch and exploring.  It was HOT, but it was really cool to be back and with our 2 sweet kids this time.  We definitely did not appreciate how amazing it is there while we were living there!!!  We ate lunch at my FAVE seafood restaurant and were back for naps at 2. 

Mommy and Rowan

Daddy and Liam

BEAUTIFUL scenery!!!

During naps, we all ate some DELICIOUS steamed crabs under a tree outside.  Oh, how I miss them!!!  Rick's dad was able to be with us the whole time we were there and we all loved it.  Rowan is IN LOVE with him.  It is VERY cute!!!

When the kiddos woke up, we ate AGAIN!  ;)  And 4 generations of Blake men sat at the table and ate corn.  TOO CUTE!

That night, we all sat outside drinking some wine and talking about old times.  I learned so much about the Blakes and it was really fun!!!  We were up till 2 am!!!  OH MY!  Crazy retired grandparents!!!  ;)

We left at 9 am for our 11 am flight.  All ran super smooth again!  This trip was SOOO needed and just perfect!  :-)))