Family Beach Trip

Nelson recently spent a week at the beach with Poppa's side of the family! We had a wonderful time!

Playing with Chase on the stairs

Chillin with Poppa on the beach

Brett and Chase entertain Nels!

Splashing Mommy!

Sleeping with Gammy at dinner

Sleepy boy!

Yum! Lee's Inlet Kitchen

Swimming with Poppa

The whole fam

Coloring at dinner

Cousin Sarah

The beach wears out the little guy

Napping

under the watchful eye of Nanny

Happy Birthday Gammy!

Mmmm ice is good!

Happy Birthday Nelson!

Nelson celebrated his 2nd birthday at the Transylvania County Recreation Department on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Papa John took time to show him around when he arrived.
Nelson sported a "I am 2! Nelson" Elmo shirt.

Time to eat with Daddy!

Chillin with Papa

The cake

Pin the nose on Elmo

Happy birthday big boy!

What a big piece of cake!

Nelson celebrates with the Sesame Street gang.

Nelson and Ellie dance to the Sesame Street theme song.

Time for presents!

"This is how I roll" Priceless!

Soccer ball from Daddy! Yaay!

Nelson tries out his new tricycle from Gigi and Papa John with some help from Aunt Anna in Nanny's driveway.

Nelson and Gammy discuss the party in Nanny's carport.

Nelson goes to Orlando

Nelson recently visited Orlando, Florida with his Gigi and Papa John for his cousin Davis' first birthday.

Here they are celebrating at dinner.

Cousin Davis, Aunt Alison and Uncle Wes

Gigi, Papa John and Nelson

Nelson liked Davis' All-Terrain Wagon.

They are just a little too cool to smile for the camera.

Nelson gets a turn in the car.

Davis' turn in the car!

After all of that riding, the boys watch a little tv.

Precious picture of Gigi and Papa John with their grandsons.

Snack at the airport

Cheese!

Waiting to get on the plane!

North Myrtle Beach 2009

Nelson and his mommy recently went with 10 of their favorite people to North Myrtle Beach. Nelson loved playing with the older kids and swimming. He woke up ready every morning to go to the "beach, mommy, beach!"

Nelson poses for a photo with the beautiful ladies Kassidy and Aubree.
Nelson takes a swim with Caleb.

Caleb, Nelson, Michael, Anjel, Aubree, Kassidy

Michael is not so sure about holding Nels the fish.

Nelson like to wear his hat....inside only!

One shoe on and one shoe off....

Nelson and his buddy Anjel

Mommy and Nels

Mommy and Nels again

Teddy Grahams! Yum!

Nelson plays with a big ball!

Trying to comprehend the large ocean!

Nelson loves climbing the ladder!

Just chillin in the pool with his boy Michael!

Mommy throws him up in the air!

The whole gang!

The kids are ready for the pool!

Nelson plays throw and Andre fetch!

Mommy and Nelson are ready to go out to dinner.

Oh! and we can't forget Elmo!

Elmo also enjoys the view from our balcony.

Sweet boys snuggle after a long day at the beach!