Nolan Family Adventures: Wormsloe Historic Site

Wow! So much has happened this past month. Back in August, for our anniversary, Eric got us tickets to visit New York City in September. I loved the city...but more on that later! First I wanted to post some pictures from some other things that happened this month.

September 3-5: Mrs. Karen, Selena, and the nieces come to visit!

We always love it when family comes to town! We all hung out at the house relaxing most of the time. The kids got to enjoy the hot weather by swimming in the pool and eating frozen fruit bars. We also went out to Uncle Bubba's Oyster House and Wormsloe Historic Site.

September 9-10: Steven's Birthday!

I am so glad we made it down to Florida for my (not so little any more) brother's birthday. We sang and had lemon filled Publix cake on Friday night and then went out for lunch at Clark's Fish Camp the next day.

Steven and I shared the swamp platter. Nothing better than frog legs and gator tail!

Eric decided on the 3 pound prime rib. What a huge piece of meat!

With all of our recent travels, we have seen some amazing sunsets! God's creation is truly inspiring.

It seems to me that little happens during the week (except for Eric working hard everyday) and everything happens on the weekends. Weekends with nothing to do are a rarity in this household. They usually involve driving and a full day of events. I kinda like it that way. I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, especially when I get so little social interaction during the week. (Though I have joined two small groups at church and met some pretty awesome people.) So, since very little happens during the week...here is what has happened the past two weekend---

February 4th & 5th, 2011: The Saucedo Family Comes to Visit!
Friday night we all enjoyed dinner, talked, and played the game of LIFE (If any of you know what I'm talking about...Eric was the Kristina of the game! lol.). Saturday we walked on the river, then had lunch at Paula Deen's The Lady and Sons restaurant. I find it funny that the locals kind of disdain the place, but everyone else really wants to go there. After lunch, we headed out to Wormsloe State Historic Site for Colonial Faire and Muster. Basically, people dressed up and acted as if they were in colonial times. We got to see them set off the canons (which were very loud) and sell stuff like fox tails in their stores. We also got lost in the woods and weren't sure if we were going to find our way out, but luckily we picked a right path at a fork in the road...which saved us going down a three mile trail in the opposite direction we were looking to go. I would highly advise they put up some better trail markers or something. After we got "un-lost" we headed home to cook some humongo steaks for dinner. Mmm...and that was the end of the Saucedo's stay.

The Saucedo's on River Street

Lily and I on the road leading into Wormsloe Historic Site...the trees were absolutely gorgeous!

Our colonial friends showing us how to set off canons

Eric and I

The Girls

February 11th & 12th, 2011: Owen and Jenna's Wedding Festivities

My old roomie, Jenna, is now married and off on her honeymoon in St.Lucia. This past weekend had two whole days filled with wedding activities (and well...the actual wedding of course!). Friday consisted of the bridal luncheon/spa experience, rehearsal, and rehearsal dinner. Saturday we had the wedding day preparation, the wedding, and the reception. Everything turned out absolutely beautiful and I am so happy for the two of them.

Bridal luncheon/Spa Day: Family friends turned their garage into a spa...pretty awesome, huh?