Charleston

We flew to Charleston on Tuesday and stayed with our good friends Davis and Walker who live downtown.  We had such a great time.  It was really hard to leave yesterday afternoon. 
We spent the week eating out, catching up with friends, shopping, and spending quality time with Aunt Lauren and her boyfriend Wes.  We also took Emma to the beach and to the Aquarium.  Last time we were in Charleston, I was 6 weeks pregnant and felt too nauseous to enjoy eating.  Well, I certainly made up for last year.  We went to all of our favorites this week....Hominy Grill, Poe's, Poogan's Porch, Husk, Charleston Cafe, and Taco Boy.



Heading to Charleston

Playing with Daddy on the plane....

On Wednesday, we hung out with Lauren and Wes.  It was a beautiful sunny day, so the four of us headed to Sullivan's Island.  We were really excited to take Emma to the beach.  Unfortunately it was really windy and we had trouble with the umbrella.  We spent half our time trying to figure out how to position the chairs with the towels to make some shade for the baby.  We finally gave up and decided to take turns holding the umbrella.  After the beach, we went to Poes for lunch.  They have the best fish tacos and burgers.  For dinner we ate at Hominy Grill, one of our favorites in the city.  I had the shrimp and grits with she crab soup, and Chris had this amazing catfish.  Yum!

Here is a picture of Emma and Lauren.  Lauren was kind enough to hold the umbrella up for Emma so Mommy and Daddy could get some sun.  What a cool aunt! 

On Thursday, we had lunch at Poogan's Porch and dinner at Husk.  In case you haven't noticed, eating was the highlight of the trip for me.  Husk, which is one of the hotest restaurants in Charleston right now, was unbelievable.  If you are ever in Charleston, I strongly recommend this restaurant.  Thanks to Davis, we were able to get a reservation.  And thank you Lauren and Wes for babysitting!!

Lunch at Poogan's Porch---they have amazing biscuits!

At Husk with Davis and Walker

 

With Bryan and Katy

 

The famous Husk Ham, which is served in the bar

On Friday morning I met up with Aimee (one of my sorority sisters).  She and her husband live in Mt. Pleasant with their 2 year old twin daughters.  And she has a baby boy on the way.  I don't know how she does it!  Here are a couple pics of Emma on the couch with the twins, Eliza and Maggie.  Aren't they adorable?!

Eliza, Emma and Maggie

That afternoon it was raining, so we took Emma to the aquarium.  She loved it!  And we loved watching her look at all the fish.  It was so cute.  Check out this video.

checking out the sting rays

Emma The Octopus

Emma The Turtle

We found this turtle in the gift shop.  Emma had to have it!

On Saturday, we went to brunch at Charleston Cafe with our friends, Rachel and Mike, and then spent the afternoon with the Yahrs and their girls Nora and Riley.  We really hated to say goodbye to all of our friends.  It was a fun week.  Thank you Davis and Walker for putting us up for the week.  You are wonderful friends.

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