I haven’t posted any pictures in forever, so guess what, everybody?
IT’S PICTURE DAY!
Stop rolling your eyes. Stop it RIGHT NOW.
Now I haven’t written very much about my trip to Savannah, because I sort of promised myself that I wouldn’t. I wanted to enjoy the girls and enjoy the trip – not look at the whole experience through the lens of what my next post would be. The trip was way more fun than I ever imagined – and everyone was exactly what I expected, only better.
But I did learn a couple of surprising things that you probably should know:
Addie has a freaky photographic memory for blog posts. I think we should enter her in some sort of contest.
Robin is more than a little obsessed with Kohl’s. If y’all can recommend some sort of 12-step program to help her Break Free from her Kohl’s addiction, let me know and I’ll pass along the info.
But here are some things that didn’t surprise me at all: Theresa is about the best-natured, most tenderhearted person EVER, and Lori is deeply, sincerely kind and smart as a whip, to boot. Addie is a TREMENDOUS listener – she doesn’t miss a single beat in a conversation – and she is so easy-going and laid-back that it’s impossible not to love her. Robin is bubbly and funny and straightforward – and, like the rest of the girls, utterly grounded in her faith.
I, of course, filled the role of the goofy Southern sidekick. And TOTALLY deserved an award for Worst Accent, though I did have all the girls saying “y’all” and “nabs” (for snack crackers) by the end of the trip.
Anyway. Now that I’ve dispensed with some preliminaries, here are some of my favorite Savannah photos:
Just in case you harbor any notions that you can just pull up to The Lady & Sons on a summer day and waltz in at lunchtime, here’s what the reservation line looked like around 10:00 in the morning. Keep in mind that this is just the line to make a reservation – NOT the line to get in the restaurant.
This is where Paula Deen and her husband Michael got married. It’s a gorgeous old chapel that sits just a short distance from the real-life Moon River.
And here are the pews and the floor inside – nothing to see here, really – I just liked the way they looked next to each other.
This picture is actually my favorite non-people picture from the trip. Great light – and beautiful Spanish moss (Addie fell instantly and completely in love with all the Spanish moss, by the way – we almost grabbed some for her, but we figured airline authorities might frown on such a thing).
Now. Moving along.
Remember how I told y’all that Merritt did some reading in our lovely damp hotel room in the Delta? Well, I offer you photographic proof. She quit reading shortly after I took this picture, presumably to go to bed, though I think the real reason is that all the moisture in the air was causing the pages of her book to stick together. I haven’t confirmed it, but my guess is that by the time we checked out of the hotel, her book resembled a soggy pink mass of wet wood pulp.
Really, the word “damp” doesn’t do that place justice.
And I TOLD y’all that we didn’t let our feet touch that carpet. Here we have Tracey protecting herself from all manner of mold and mildew. I actually took a picture of ALL of our feet in flip flops, but I decided that if I were reading a blog, I would probably rather not see a photo montage featuring the feet of strangers. I’m sorta weird like that.
As for motherhood…
…here’s the little man with one of his best friends when we got home Monday. He missed his puppy dogs so much…
…as you can tell.
And this picture? My favorite of the summer. The toddler has turned into a little boy right before my eyes.
Is it August already?
How cool that ya’ll could meet up. I’ve done that once with a group from a BB and we had loads of fun. Only on blogs/boards can you say “Oh, yes, she’s my friend” but we’ve never met!! So I’m thinking I found a new friend in you, and you have no idea who in the sam hill I am. Maybe one day, you’ll see enough posts from me to say “Oh, yes, I know her; she’s my friend, or even cooler, maybe one day our paths will cross in the Deep South somewhere! I love reading your blog–you are gifted at writing, but much more gifted at being a delightful friend!!! Thanks for letting me “look on”….Blessings to you–
Precious photo of A. I remember the moment I looked at my daughter had morphed into a kid! My other favs are the contrasting pews/floors, and of course the moss! You didn’t get any redbugs did you? :>)
Loved the pictures! I’ve been to Savannah once, when I was living in Atlanta.
I had a romantic weekend with my husband. We stayed in a B&B in the historic district. I loved, loved, loved Savannah! I do believe it’s one of my favorite places and I want to get back there one day!
Oh, by the way, I’ve published the post that highlights you as my Blog of the Week. Just wanted to let your readers know so they can go read your insightful responses to my interview question. :)
Happy August!
If you have a camcorder, I highly recommend getting some footage of the little man before he becomes a big man. Get a voice recording, too, because one of these days, believe it or not, you will miss the sweetness in THAT! LITTLE! VOICE! I promise.
Oh, and in a few years, just before he gets too cool for the parents, he will love watching those videos of himself. Unless that’s just a girl thing, in which case, never mind.
Oh BooMama – welcome to August…
Thanks for sharing photo’s of your trip. They grow too fast don’t they. I did that when my little guy turned three…you’re growing up into a little man…it brought tears to my eyes reading your statement about your little guy…so sweet…
I just heard about The Lady & Sons restaurant from my cousin in West Virginia of all places… She had two cookbooks from there and said some of the recipes were delicious, I had to get a copy of those cheese biscuits…
What a handsome little boy you have there. He is so precious!
Spanish Moss is quite lovely draped about the neck and shoulders as a boa. Airport Authorities should nevah, evah mess with a woman and her accessories!
awe so cute!
Good pictures. I love the church, & isn’t your little boy a doll?! Alright, I know I’m not supposed to say that, but he is!
Uh-oh, did I come off all stalker-esque with that whole memory thing?
At that KC Blogger lunch awhile back, I think I freaked Michelle at This One’s For The Girls out with my blog post memory. We introduced, and then my nerves kicked in and I started blathering on with “Oh yes, your son has been gone for a week at camp, I bet your just so looking forward to him coming home. blah, blah, blah.” Her eyes got a little big when she realized how much I knew about her. I think she’s more comfortable with me now though. Whenever I’ve run into her around town after following her to the bank and the grocery store, she’s always real nice as she’s running away. :D
Robin likes Kohls? Hmm, I must’ve missed that. ;-)
And now when Merritt comments, I can at least imagine half of her face. Oh dear, am I coming off stalkeresque again?
I’m antsy here for word on Addison.
OK, this is starting to look more like a neurotic post rather than a comment.
Oh you made me choke up with that last picture.
There are days I feel like scolding my kidlets for growing so quickly! Sadly they haven’t been into my idea of canceling birthdays.
:-)
Well, let’s just all hold our breath for a summer and not do any growing up. Just ’till the end of August. Deal?
Amazing how chefs are now celebrities, eh? I can’t believe that line just to get reservations! It begs the question: Don’t they have a phone?
You look like you had so much fun! And isn’t your boy getting big!
Two things I don’t get:
1. How you figure I’m kind. I’m not sure how you got that. But I do thank you nonetheless.
2. How, oh how, did you ever get Blogger to let you upload NINE pictures. I am in awe of you.
Right. Anyone who drives eight hours with no air conditioning and says really sincere things about building relationships through blogging and BRINGS ME A PRESENT is obviously very, very mean.
I hate to break it to you, Lori, but you’re – well, KIND.
-boomama :-)
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He’s just as cute as he can be but man, he’s growing fast. And you’re quite to photographer. Great photos.
I wondered when someone would comment that you uploaded so many photos. Guess blogger’s still having fits.
Our whole family is thrilled that Addison seems to have come through the surgery just fine. It feels like we can breathe again. This was one long day.
funny how kids do that, isn’t it? those blue eyes are just beautiful!
Your little guy is just a sweetie! Thanks for sharing the pictures from your tip!
Little boys take your breath away, don’t they? The time goes by much too quickly. Your little A is adorable. Looks like you had a fun/memorable time in Savannah. I hope to make it to Lady & Sons one of these days!
Now wait a minute! Lori gets a compliment; Theresa gets a compliment; Addie gets, well, sort of a compliment; and I get that I need a 12 step program! What’s up with that? I am crushed and slightly histrionic over here…=)
BTW, I was offered a part time job as a Kohl’s tour guide. Might as well, I’m there anyway.
And Robin is HYSTERICAL, by the way.
She’s also terribly devoted.
To Kohl’s. :-)
-boomama
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You girls crack me up.
I noticed that too Robin.
I’m a freak
You’re a shopping addict
But T-Lo and Lori, well they’re golden.
Hmph! I’m feeling a bit histrionic too.
;-)
I think, for my next post, I’ll write some poetry dedicated to you and Robin, full of histrionesque (I just made up a word) musings about the depth of your character…the vastness of your intellect…the cleverness of your humor…and the fact that you remember every single blog post ever and Robin loves to shop at Kohl’s. :-)
-boomama
If there was ever a way to cut down your traffic … THAT would be it! :D
I really did go back and change the post for clarity. I realized that people who don’t know me might not get the (lame attempt at) humor. And we just can’t have that. Oh no ma’am. :-)
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Love, love, love the photo of your boy with his dog. My boy is pretty tiny, but already he likes his dog and his dog LOVES him.
Ah, you are a goof to change it, but that was sweet. Thanks! When you do decide to write the flowing poetry, if you could send a copy to Robin and I first, for approval, that would be great. ;-)
How fun! I envy you all that wonderful chance to meet up and see Savannah!
Ahhh….and isn’t bittersweet when our babies start changing right before our eyes!
Blessings…
Cute little boy, and that book? is a really great chick lit book! I read it and it was so fun I had to read the next two by the same author as well.
I’m jumping in late – but casually of course! Thanks for the sweet compliments…*blushing*.
Anyways, Ad, Rob! I believe I dedicated a whole post to Robin – oops that was in someone’s comments, I think Bev’s (I’ll try to find it.)
And Addie, I’ve never met nobody sweeter! She gives the best hugs EVER and I believe I could stay up all night chatting with you over French Vanilla with coffee! :)
Well, I just realized I didn’t want Lori to feel left out because she is a total doll! A natural beauty, I might add (won’t be offering any Mary Kay around here) and she is the best example of Christ EVER! And wow, that girl’s got knowledge. She says and posts words I can’t even pronounce let alone spell. :)
AND, gotta love anyone from my hometown the Buckeye state!
Awesome photos!
Oh, Boo, A. does look like such a handsome little man in the last photo!!! How does it happen so fast?