Before we left for our trip, I was reading a magazine while on the elliptical machine that had a poll in it. The poll asked if it was cool to blog while you were on vacation. The majority of the respondents said "no" it was not cool to do so. I made up my mind right there that I would just have to be uncool because I wanted to share our experiences while they were happening. Half way into our first week in SC I found myself without an Internet connection and, as it happened, I did not have one for the rest of the time. We are back now and have lots to share. First I would like to thank Nana, Poppy, Bebe, and PawPaw for their wonderful hospitality. I could not ask for better grandparents for little Dallas than all of you. You love little Dallas so much and I enjoy watching you all interact and love on him (or should I say SPOIL!) We spent our first week in Columbia. We were so busy I did not have time to visit with friends like I was hoping but maybe we can do that next time. We spent one day traveling to Atlanta to visit with Great Grandmamma Jones and we spent one day traveling to Greenville to visit with Great Grandmamma Reeves. Each of their eyes lit up when seeing little Dallas and he thoroughly enjoyed playing with their wheeled walkers! We spent Saturday at Riverbanks Zoo where Uncle Whit was able to join us. It was very hot, but we had a great time. Dallas really enjoyed the seals, gorillas, and farm animals. He mooed at the cows, neighed at the horses, and baahhed at the sheep. He even helped Poppy feed a goat! Nana kept Dallas one night so Whit, Dad, and I could go see a movie. We ate dinner right before we went but when we got there I still ordered popcorn and bunch a crunch because I never get to see movies at the theater anymore and I was going for the whole experience! I was able to go out one night with Keith and Brittney to an engagement party which was alot of fun. We also stopped by Brett and Chelle's( they were our neighbors) for a brief visit and to let Dallas and their daughter, Caroline, play together. On Sunday we were off to Little River with Bebe and PawPaw. Bebe found out that Dallas really likes Nemo so she went on a mission to gather all things Nemo for him! I think it was a practice 2nd birthday or something but he had a great time getting lots of gifts. He now has Nemo pajamas, clothes, a camera, a placemat, a chair, a book, and a ride on toy. They recently finished the sunroom and that was a perfect area for Dallas to play with all of his new things! There was an early 4th of July celebration at the clubhouse and we walked over for barbecue and to check out the DJ. Little Dallas and PawPaw had a good time dancing. Daddy was able to join us on Tuesday. He was very happy to see us and we were happy to see him as well. We went out on the boat and spent time on the beach. Little Dallas really enjoyed the pool but was not so sure about the ocean. He really liked playing in the sand with the toys and buckets from Bebe. We went out on the boat the evening of the 4th to watch fireworks. What a treat to view a spectacular fireworks show from a boat under the stars! It was a really cool experience. Uncle Justin and Aunt Kellee along with our friend Keith joined us for the rest of the week. Dallas and Keith went to play golf and invited little Dallas and I along. We made it through the first 9 holes and left them (to their relief) for the last 9. Little Dallas loved the golf cart and clubs. Daddy had fun showing him what to do. We spent more time on the boat and in the pool. Everyone went fishing one day except little Dallas and I because I did not think he could make it for that long on the boat. We missed some excitement though as Keith caught a small shark and a flounder, and Uncle Justin caught a stingray! It was a long drive back home but we finally made it. Thanks to everyone for everything! We had a wonderful time!