XC x 2 - Columbia, SC

The next stop for us was my Mom's house in South Carolina.  We had a great time there with Grammy, Aunt Megan, and all of the cousins!  The pictures below are actually from two smaller visits to SC - we were there before and after we went to NC.  I decided to consolidate this into one post because, let's face it, at the rate I'm going, I'm NEVER GOING TO CATCH UP.  Anyway, here are some of our adventures.

A trip to Columbia wouldn't be complete without going to our favorite

Japanese hibachi restaurant.  Mmmmmmmm.

The kids were switching around rooms, so my Mom asked us to help with

some painting and such.  Jack and Eliza were eager helpers, but it was hard for

them to remember not to touch the wet paint.

The big kids made a water park in the driveway.

We took a day and went to a state park that's close to my Mom's house.  The kids played on the playground, we ate a picnic lunch, then we took turns going out on the lake in a rented paddle boat and canoe.  It was a fun way to spend the day!

Weston

Dylan & Colin

Courteney

Dylan

To the island!

Exploring the island.

"Hey, y'all."

Walking around with 2/3 of the triplets.

Luke managed to get a nap in the shade.

Canoeing.

Cat, Drew, and Eliza

Digging in the dirt.

Ben & Eliza.  Looks like she's helping.

Feeding the ducks.

Feeding Jack.

On our last night in Columbia, we tried to go to our favorite local BBQ place but

it was ridiculously crowded.  We settled for a pizzeria instead, but it was delicious,

so nobody complained.  Plus, the kids got to play with DOUGH!

Drew, Megan, & Colin

Cat & Grammy

I loved having this time in Columbia.  When we were there, we didn't know that we'd be heading back to Utah, but I feel like we still made the most of our time.  We did a lot of hanging out, which was perfect.  We talked, ate, watched movies, worked on projects, and went to some fun places.  But of course, the talking is always my favorite part.