A Respiratory Therapist, A Farmer, and a Shih Tzu

Our 2nd visitors showed up only two days after our first visitor left. They drove straight through the night to get here in time to enjoy the day and see the sunshine. After being in the car all night and morning they were ready to get out and strentch. Especially their four legged daughter Bella, she was excited to smell the new smells and see whats new in Carolina.

Their first night here we didn't do much since they just arrived and needed rest. We all did enjoyed fishing. The water levels were up so the dock wasn't available for us to use it, so we settled for lawn chairs in the yard. Ray took turns on taking each of us out on the boat to fish, but he caught more than anyone else in the boat.

Saturday morning we all had to get up early to arrive at my 5K race in Camden. The race started at 8AM so we had to leave here by 7 to get there early enough so I could check in and get all my goodies. The website previously said the race began at 7:45 so we actually got there in plenty of time. This race didn't have as many runners so I thought I would have a chance to win a medal. But they did the categories different for this race since there wasn't as many runners the age groups were larger which in the end no medal for me. However, I did beat my last time so I was happy. The afternoon was spent fishing.

Sunday being Mother's Day, since we were all away from our mom's we called them to wish them a wonderful day! We all got up and ready for church. It was youth Sunday at our church so the kids were in charge of worship and sermon (they did a great job). After service we ate lunch at Shawn's favorite place in Camden: Ginza (its a hibachi restaurant, cheap and good). When we arrived home everyone was itching to get changed and get out in the lake for some more fishing. The water was going down so it wasn't has bad but wasn't back to normal. Prior to Josh and Shawn coming in order for Josh to come, I bribed him with a homemade banana cream pie. While everyone was out fishing I was baking. When I completed the pie I began chocolate chip cookies. Then it was time for relaxation and for fishing.

Monday was a trip to the Riverbanks Zoo. We made a picnic so we wouldn't have to purchase any of the expensive food they have. It made it more personable and quaint. Our first stop was the giraffe's! The giraffes are my favorite animal but every time I go I've never had the opportunity to feed them. Today was my day! After the giraffes, it was on to see other animals and then to the beautiful gardens. We were able to spend all day being able to see every animal.

Tuesday was a relaxation day! The morning Ray and I went for run. When returning we were sweating and were in need of cooling off, so we jumped off the dock in the water. It felt cold at first but it was nice. In the meantime Shawn and Josh were preparing us breakfast. Our day was spent fishing, swimming and watching Ray's softball game.

Wednesday was our last day together. Again we went fishing and swimming. The evening we went out to my favorite restaurant in Camden called Salud. Its a Mexican restaurant but its so good and authentic. We all got dolled up for a night out. We came back had a few cocktails and played the bean game.

Then had to say our goodbyes since they were getting up early to leave. Thanks so much for coming to visit. Its so nice to have y'all come down every year I hope the tradition doesn't change. We hope to see you in the fall!