Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Baltimore Excursions

It only takes 30 minutes for us to get to Baltimore, so we have taken to exploring it more. Fort McHenry (War of 1812 and birth place of our National Anthem) is always a favorite with us.




Following Ft. McHenry we went to the Inner Harbor where we saw smoke billowing across the water. Never a comforting scene. Thinking for a split second that this could have been an attack, I was relieved to discover this was simple a boat fire.  


And now that we have a yearly pass, a trip to Baltimore isn't complete without a stop at the aquarium!


And it is a good thing we have been getting out while we can, because we have been having lots and lots of rain!!


Monday, April 7, 2014

Spring Break- Charleston

Oozing with southern charm, Charleston, SC is now one of my favorite places. Boasting a beautiful historic district, lovely beaches, plantations to tour, horse carriage rides, Civil War historic sites, and southern food, Charleston has the whole package.




Isle of Palm

Fort Sumter- where the first shots of the civil war were fired. We met up with Grant and Jen who were vacationing in Hilton Head, SC.

Magnolia Plantation

Cyprus Gardens- spotting alligators in the swap



Sunday, April 6, 2014

Blossoms 2014

Forget Christmas, THIS is the most wonderful time of the year. The blossoms have sprung and the girls and I had the special treat of seeing them during their peak bloom! All is right in the world.