Weekend RePlay: Myrtle Beach

We always love this time of the year when we get to go on our Annual Myrtle Beach weekend trip.   I  love staying on the beach and waking up to see the sunrise over the ocean.  Going out to the Holiday Parade at Broadway at the Beach.  Shopping, Football game in the condo while decorating cookies & drinking wine.  Yumm.  This year we decided to check out the new Pirates Voyage dinner show.  The kids loved it.  Pure joy in their eyes.  The seals were super cute.  We were in the front row.  The food was super tasty & the show was entertaining for sure.    This year we decided to take Monday off & having that extra day again this year was amazing.  It made for a much more relaxing weekend & more time at the pool & the beach.  

 At The Broadway At The Beach Shops.  -  Waiting for the Parade to kick off...

 

The Pirates Voyage

 Cookie Decorating Time...

 

Sunday:    Back at the hotel.  Love staying oceanfront & the Bayview Resort has a brand new boardwalk - we love it.  The L Family Loves The Beach...

 {He Loves Me & He Knows It. - Mr. L Don't try to deny those kisses!}

 Me + Him = <3

 A little candid "artsy" shot from Mr. L.  - Jack & I having a chat on the boardwalk.

If this isn't a sign of the end... I don't know what is.  First we come across a dead jelly fish.  Right.  No big deal.  We see them beach side all the time.  But not three feet from it ... a dead bird.  Eww.  Then see this sign.  - Tsunami.  For real.  We should leave the beach if there is one.  Hmmm.  Thanks for the warning.

 

Sunday: Lots of pool time & shopping at the outlets.  Dinner out at Johny Rockets & a movie.  Arthurs Elves in 3D.  What fun. 

Monday: After cinnamon buns for breakfast & packing up all our luggage we had to go down to the pool & beach before checking out.  The little's last request.  - 

 

 When we got home - Mr. L & I were happy to find our pug happy & normal.  Success.  After going with Suite Paws in Raleigh last time & having such a terrible experience we weren't sure what to expect with Knightdale Pet Spa.  But Yay!  He was excited to see us.  Ready for a walk on the trail.  And perhaps the best part.  It was only $38.  Amazing.  Will board him there again for sure. 

Thanksgiving - Weekend RePlay

Last year it didn't work out - but this year it did.  Papa, Bonnie & Bella came for Thanksgiving dinner while Zach stayed with his dad for the weekend.  As always the turkey looks golden brown & was delish.  We had all the typical fixings & for desert.  Pumpkin & Cherry Pie.  And Bonnie made fudge {which the kids LOVED!} 

 After dinner - a little football out in the yard with the kiddies.  ^^ Can't tell those two are related can ya! ^^  In Thanksgiving night tradition up went the tree... With four little sets of hands putting up ornaments the tree was finished in no time.  Super 8 - put the kids to bed & Mr. L & I hit up the stores.  Yes.  We dared it.  We went out on Black Friday.  Walmart opened at 10pm  from there we went to Khols & Target.  5 hours - $400 later  {and almost all of our shopping done} we were back home in bed.  Only to get up a few hours later.  Hmph.

 Friday night we had faux Christmas with Papa, Bonnie & Bella.  Look at those happy kids by the fireplace.  Ready to open some presents.  Also our first fire of the holiday season.  Yay.

Cody & Papa checking out our gift to Papa.  A new toolbelt.  Seriously.  What do you get the man who has everything.  The one item he tells you he wants.  So what if its not a surprise.  

Saturday we went to see the Rockettes in the Christmas Spectacular at the DPAC.  It was alot of fun even if the kids try to deny it.  We saw those smiles on their faces.  We know they loved seeing teddy bears & soldiers dancing on stage.  And lets not forget ... Santa.   Also what 15 year old boy doesn't want to see half naked women dancing around on stage.  Come on Zach.  You can't deny it.  Later that night it was time for everyone to head back north.  We had tons of fun & it was time to get back to work.  Lots of sewing ahead of me to be ready for our Annual Myrtle Beach vacation coming up... next weekend.  Hope you all had a splendid Thanksgiving.  So much to be Thankful for in life.

Jack is such a sweet little guy.  Feel free to read his "This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for..."  list.  

Weekend RePlay

North Hills Tree Lighting -  The little's were all excited to head over to the North Hills for see the Tree Lighting & Santa.  We rode the "Train" & the kids did the bounce houses. 

Finally it got dark & Santa came out to light the tree.  I thought this photo came out pretty magical.  Santa was waving at Jack. 

The Proof

It's getting colorful here in the triangle.  So many of our friends and family can't believe that we too get to experience the Fall colors.  Well guess what.  Here's The Proof. 

And beautiful proof it is...

What I Wore Wednesday

 Top:  Tank Layered with  Black Top - both from Old Navy.  Hair Accessory made by Me.  Like it? You can get one too in the shop!

Bottom:  Gap Corduroys - I am not sure are they back in or not?  Shoes from Payless.