Jacksonville weekend

In the middle of May, Charles, the kids and I went to Jacksonville for the weekend. My cousin Dawn was having her baby shower & we decided to make a weekend of it by staying with my Aunt Pam and Uncle Jim. We drove up Saturday morning just in time for the shower which was held at Dawn's best friend Olivia's mothers house. (Did you follow that?)  Charles stayed with the kids and he and Uncle Jim took them swimming at my aunt & uncles community pool. The shower was decorated beautifully & the food was delicious. I really enjoyed myself & time with my mom & grandmother who also drove up. It was such a special time to celebrate Dawn and baby Oliver who will be such a blessing to the family. After the shower I got a special treat of being able go shopping with my Aunt Pam and spend some time with her which I don't often get to do. We spent Sunday at Shaun & Dawn's house swimming and then took the kids to the park before saying goodbye to Aunt Pam & Uncle Jim. We all had a great time & wonder why we don't make the trip to Jacksonville more often!

Food table at the shower- I loved the huge hydrangeas!

Look at that cake! Made by Olivia's mother.

Dawn getting ready to open gifts with her mom (my aunt Pam) and Dawn's mother-in-law

Dawn's husband Shaun swimming with the kids :)