By the time we got to the Petersiks house, I was tired. Really tired. The road trip was taking it’s toll. And spending five days on the road, exploring the countryside, sightseeing memorials, and countless hours in the car, combined with 600 hours of being excited about seeing my BFF was wearing me out. So it was nice to just hang. We did that a lot. Hanging.
I dressed Will that day. I am to blame Mr. future teenage Will. It was my fault. But in my defense I did masculinize that striped outfit up with monster boots. And you do look like the kid from Where The Wild Things Are. So that’s cool points, right?!
Perfectly named 🙂
And no, I did not purposefully dress to match my playground. Although that does sound like something I would do.
Sher showed me one of her never-ending projects. The girl never stops working. It’s ridiculous. She’s like the Energizer Bunny…but she has jet fuel instead of AA’s.
A little sychronized sippy cup lifting. What can I say? Match made in heaven.
The first time we cheered for Will & Clara to give kisses, Will puckered up…and Clara let him lay one on her. It was the first of many future kisses that she allowed to happen. Such a proper little lady.
Will loved Sherry – a lot. During the music class, between asking for crack and trying to escape, he also decided that Sherry is a better music-class partner than his own off-tune mother. It could have been because of the whole embarrassing striped onesie outfit. I guess we’ll never know.
Sweet Frog was awesome. It was so awesome that I had a dream about it. Of course, it was a weird naughty dream but it was a dream all the same…which means that it stayed on my mind 🙂
The next day we didn’t do much. We did go for a walk along a gorgeous little river.
While we were there, she earned the nickname “The Snatcher”. Whenever Will was playing with something – it didn’t matter what it was really – she would come running saying No No No! Thank you! and then before Will knew what hit him Clara was off with that toy leaving my little Tinkler wondering what happened. Dear Will, Welcome to the greatest skill of Womanry. Good luck. Guard your wallet. Love your mama.
I must admit, Clara had him figured out the moment we walked in the door. And he was so enamored with her that she could have taken his dearest precious paci and he would have just stared starry-eyed wondering how such a little thing could say so many words and knew so many songs. She was totally endearing to my little guy that even if he really wanted something, he didn’t cry when she snatched…instead he just stood and watched. And that was surprising because usually he hates sharing.
John was attempting to cook us dinner. Jer was watching tv. Apparently Sherry & I had more important things to do…like online search for white ceramic animals. or Pinteresting. See how I just made that a verb?
Clara’s book of choice. She probably could read it too. She’s kind of a genius. So smart.
Will somehow got both my phone and the Flip. Clara is managing the operation.
The next day Clara showed Will the joys of the driveway…Will’s the crazy one who decided that the neighbor’s yard was the best place to be so he braved the monkey grass.
Will decided on this day that he could initiate hugs and kisses. Clara, still maintaining her ladylike manners, allowed the little man to attack with affection but did not give him any sugar back.
Aww sharing.
And true to form, some snatching.
Sherry made her give it back. It’s funny when you have two toddlers and two mama’s trying to instill good habits in said toddlers. If Clara was snatching, I wanted Will to learn to share so I liked Clara keeping the toy. But Sherry was trying to teach Clara that you don’t snatch, so she would have Clara give it back. It’s a catch 22.
Jeremy had one request while we were there….Bottoms Up. It’s a pizza place that is hands down our favorite Richmond place to eat. The Bowers have dreams about this place. It’s good. The house dressing is amazing. And the pizza is to-die-for.
Laughing at Sherry. Look at that love in Johnny’s face. That’s for his girl. Isn’t it cute?
How I love thee…..let me count thy pepperoni’s!
After our stomach stuffing, we went on a walk.
The little ones LOVED the train.
Spontaneous hugging.
And here’s the play by play on what happens when we tell the babies to kiss….
Will goes in…open mouth of course…Clara allows the initial stage to take place while steadying herself on the wall. Will has fully engaged her with his gaze assessing the target and keeping hold of the sweatered arm for assurance that yes-this-is-happening.
Clara turns the head while Will firmly plants one on her. Note Clara’s lips are firmly closed and she is looking in a different direction. Will has fully committed to the kiss. End of story.
And we all know what kissing leads to…
yup – a little bathtime action. I’m happy to report that unlike last time, there were no thrown objects to the head and no pooping 🙂
Okay – Sherry might kill me for this one but seriously, look at that face. It’s hilarious. I don’t even know what we were trying to go for. But seriously, the girl can contort her face into the funniest expressions.
Yup…this was the last day and we went outside to take the photos for the Pinterest Challenge announcement.
We also got our tradition done – the big group shot…aren’t those kiddos cute?!
Okay – and just because it’s fun…here’s the first group shot – the one from when we first met in person in 2009.
And then later in 2009 in Nashville (I was freshly pregnant here and Sher was about to be fertilized with Clara):
And in October 2010 – with the new babies in Richmond. This was the first time they met 🙂
And then earlier this year on Stone Mountain, check out how much they grew!
And then back to the beginning again. Fun memories.
So it was time to go…and OF COURSE, I told the babies to kiss again…kiss goodbye 🙁 And Clara leans in…well, John leans Clara in…
And Will puckers up and they both kinda close their eyes…
AND THEY KISSED! THEY REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER AND ARE GONNA GET MARRIED ONE DAY SHERRY! AND THEN OUR PLAN TO BE RELATED WILL BE A SUCCESS! I HAVEN’T USED THIS MANY CAPITAL LETTERS ON MY BLOG EVER!
As you can imagine, as soon as we said our teary goodbyes and gave many hugs and kisses and pulled out of the driveway, Will was out.
Since that day was our longest drive – almost 8 hours according to the GPS…we tried to work in stops. Including one that was at a gas station which had a giant field next to it. I thought it was perfect until Jeremy came marching out to me and said with big eyes “we need to go now”. After we pulled out, he told me that there were a few guys two cars down from us that were shouting and about to fight and Jer heard the words ‘gun’ and ‘knife’ and knew it was not exactly a toddler-friendly zone.
So instead we pulled behind this random church and played soccer with Will. I almost pulled a gun on Jer when he slide tackled me but that was the extent of our dangerous situations.
You know why I’m laughing.
The sun set right before we left Pottery Barn outlet (yup, we stopped and picked up a couple things)…and the rest of the drive was lovely.
All in all, there really is no place like home. And I am happy to announce that this time…upon entering our house…it didn’t smell bad. it didn’t smell like home. but it didn’t smell bad. So I feel like that’s a step in the right direction…in the path to it really being HOME to us.
And this entire trip taught me that I have sooo much. I have an amazing amazing man. and his amazing amazing baby boy. and a country that I am proud to be part of and get to change and get to enjoy. and I have the best kind of friends that a girl could ask for. oh my blessings are more than I deserve…but I am oh so thankful for them. And I am oh-so-thankful that these road-trip recaps are over 🙂
(for more photos of the last days of our vacation, here is the final slideshow!)
Kat says
Ah I love seeing the babies together! My best friend and I both had babies this year, 9 days apart but we call my daughter and her son cousins, people keep saying they should get married
RachelSD says
Looks like you had an absolute blast! Love seeing the “behind the scenes” photos of you guys with the Petersiks. 🙂
Karen @bellacarina.com says
Those kissing baby pictures are so cute! And I’m glad you got away from the knife/gun fight before it was too late!
JenM says
Yay, I get 100 points 🙂
Is it sad / stalkerish that I have been looking forward to this post all day?
Jill says
That picture of Clara running off with Will’s soccer ball is hilarious and awesome. It’s so tough to capture an entire interaction like that, but you totally did!
Also, though, word of warning: there is something called “Westermarck effect” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westermarck_effect), which is a theory that people who grow up together as kids are then not attracted to each other when they’re older. So if Clara and Will hang too much now, they might never get married, and then what would we all do?!
Ashley @ Lewis in Love says
Great post. It’s so nice to get a glimpse of your friendship with Sherry. You guys seem to have a really special bond. 🙂
Jill says
Also, I have no idea why Baby Gap’s modeling department has not not come knocking at your front door yet. Every picture you take of Will looks like something straight out of a catalog.
Brittany says
So cute!
If you like froyo, you should definitely try five spot in Snellville.
Lisa L. says
It looks like you walk was along the Canal River Walk — that’s my buddy asked me to marry him. Love Richmond!
Diana @ Boy + Girl Design says
As a fan of both ABP and YHL it’s fun to see you guys together! And I loved the music selection for your video!
tracy says
I love this post! I about died laughing at the one of Clara denying Will a kiss! She’s definitely got him, hook, line and sinker. And the one of Sherry with the blank sign is so funny. I hope she doesn’t kill you because it’s those kinds of photos that keep us coming back. My husband and I still laugh about Will and the garden hose being frienemies.
Amanda says
Bottoms Up Pizza is the shiz… we don’t even live in Richmond anymore and we still do all important family meetings there. I love that you have a picture of the Giant Peach!! Right after my husband got home from his deployment, we took a trip down to Atlanta to visit his family. The whole way home we looked for that thing, and for 8 hours all I heard was “The Gi-ant-a Peach” (said with a french accent)…. and I am secretly hoping Will and Clara get married one day too!!!
carly says
I saw this at Barnes and Noble yesterday and instantly thought of you 🙂 http://www.calendars.com/Satire/Bacon-Love-2012-Mini-Desk-Calendar/prod201200004968/?categoryId=cat00052&cm_mmc=google-_-Bacon+Love+Calendar-_-Exact-_-bacon+calendar&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000194249-_-8937895165&gclid=CJ_VsbvgvawCFcZM4AodYS8tpQ
Randa says
Ha haaaa… JenM, if it is sad/stalkerish, then there are a lot of us sad/stalkerish people out there! It’s so enjoyable to see good friendships in action (for me, it reminds me of my amazing/wonderful/sister-like friends from church growing up… whom I don’t see in person nearly enough now that we’ve grown up & moved apart), and it’s an added bonus when cute children are added to the mix. 🙂
Melissa says
OMG. I am literally laughing at my desk at work looking at Will’s face when Clara took the soccer ball.
So many words you can put to that expression. Absolutely priceless.
Will is so lucky to have a Mother who takes photos of everything- good, bad, happy, sad, etc. He will appreciate those so much when he is older.
It helps with remembering the little moments, which in all truth are the most important.
Love your blog. Thanks for my morning laugh 🙂
Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says
I love all the pictures. Will and Clara are so cute and I hope they get married one day. And I hope you blog the wedding.
PS – I totally know what you mean about the house smell. We’ve been living at our apartment since August and it doesn’t smell like us either. It’s very weird.
Regan R @ RenovatingRothenbergers says
Hahah – I love the picture where Clara is steadying herself on the wall and Will’s going for the kiss open mouth. Such cuties! It looks like you had a great visit 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Amanda K. says
LITTLE river!? Come on! That’s the James! It’s huge!
🙂
T.M. says
you are so funny! I love you blog! Great post!
Jen M says
Awww, thanks for sharing!! I loved reading this post. The kids are so cute, and I love that fact that for one day Sherry didn’t wear a black shirt, can you believe it??? haha
Allison @ House of Hepworths says
You can really tell how much you and the Petersik’s (is that the right spelling?) love each other. Everyone deserves a best friend and I think it’s great! I’m happy for y’all. Looks like you had a great time!
Oh, and this is so random, but I think we own the same car. My dash looks EXACTLY like yours. How random. I don’t know if you want every one of your readers knowing what kind of car you have, so I won’t say here, but I’m pretty sure we have the same one. Good taste! lol
When we come to ATL next week (and hopefully meet up) I’ll be driving my hub’s small Civic though b/c it gets way better gas mileage. We have to drive from Austin so we figured it out and it is about $150 more to take my car round trip than to take his. I want to take mine b/c it’s an SUV and bigger and I feel safer, so I’m kinda nervous. I’m sure we’ll be fine. (Famous last words before we get hit head-on my an 18-wheeler. But in that case the SUV wouldn’t save us either…) Wow, that was morbid. I apologize. But not enough to delete it before I hit “submit”.
Have a great week!
toni from says
I love your blog. Thank you so much for sharing such amazing vacation photos. It is so adorable to see Will and Clara interacting, they are way too cute. I am glad you guys had such a great trip. I know what you mean about house smells. Whenever you are gone for a few days the house smells really weird, I attribute that to the doors and windows not being opened. Apparently even when it is cold out, the little bit you open your door does wonders. LOL.
Rachel says
The Will and Clara love totally kill me! It *almost* makes me want to reproduce so that I can have a baby at the same time as my bff so we can have a future boyfriend/girlfriend toddler love.
Kasey M. says
You just had me laughing out loud at my desk – several times-in this post. Sherry’s face during that Pinterest shoot, priceless! And the peach!
Thanks for sharing your road trip with us!
Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic says
Those babies are so stinkin cute together!
That picture of the peach got me laughing out loud at my desk at work.
Elizabeth says
Yay trip recaps! and that last kiss commentary made me laugh out loud. good job Katie B! and I love that polka dot scarf.
Allyn says
Bahahaha. I almost sprayed coffee across the office when you mentioned Sherry getting fertilized.
Alos, the very last picture of the two babies kissing, the expression on Will’s face is epic.
That boy is a goner.
Amanda M. says
I got my 100 points! Thanks for sharing.
Suzanna says
I love reading both yours and Sherry’s blogs, but haven’t commented before. I HAD to comment on this one though, because when my husband and I were in Richmond last month, we discovered Bottoms Up pizza and we LOVED it! It is seriously the best pizza I’ve ever eaten.
Also, completely random, but next time you’re in Virginia, you should stop by a walmart (I know, I said it was random) – they sell this delicious thick-cut pepper coated bacon. It’s pretty awesome. 🙂
Gabbi says
this was the cutest post…i love all the baby pictures!!
Riss says
Poor, cute little Will. He doesn’t stand a chance. She is going to give him a run for his money some day. 🙂
Serena says
Ha ha-I never knew it had an actual name! I always just thought of it as the “ewww, he’s like a brother to me/she’s like a sister to me” effect.
Sam @ The Junk House says
Will and Clara together are SO freakin’ cute! I love the “sharing” picture and of course the goodbye kiss! Looks like you guys had a great trip, but it’s always nice to be home!
Heather S. says
Ahh! I think this is my favorite post by far. I LOVE sweet frog. Since we moved from Richmond I have yet to find one in Raleigh 🙁 I dream about that place. It’s delicious.
And I love you and Sherry’s story. Thanks for sharing y’all friendship with us. It’s like we get an inside look on our favorite celebrities. 🙂 Clara and Will are so precious together. I’m just thinking when they actually get married how cute their wedding slide show will be with pictures of them growing up together and “the first kiss”
thanks for sharing your life with us. it truly perks up my day!!
P.S. Journey “Don’t Stop Believing’ One of my favorite songs! Love the slideshow!!
xoxo
Monique says
You and Sherry have the most adorable families. The picture of both Clara and Will lifting up their sippy cups at the same time…. hilarious!
Deb says
So, at Will & Clara’s wedding I envision those kissing pictures flashing across the slide show while “At Last” plays in the background… 🙂
Kori says
Your blog is amazing! I love seeing all your pictures from your vacation! Looks like yall had a great time! Will and Clara are precious together! 🙂
*totally agree with the new home smell, I’ve been trying to get my new place to smell like home for the last 3 months! almost there 🙂
Carla says
All of you are so adorable – you guys are such a cute “family” of friends 🙂
PS my daughter has 3 of those striped outfits – SOO adorable!!
Katie says
Will has two 🙂
I love them!
xo – kb
Melanie @ MailboxJourney.Com says
I absolutely adore this post and all of the pictures. I love how you guys found a real friendship in this blogging world, and how will & clara are together. It’s seriously the cutest thing ever.
Katie says
Oh holy cow that sounds amazing!
xo – kb
Katie says
She actually does have a few that are ‘colorful’…I just don’t know how she does it with ONE BRA!
xo – kb
Katie says
I call everything little….you can imagine Jer’s self-esteem has taken a hit 🙂
xo – kb
Katie says
I wish we could hang out too much – but 2-3 times a year? would that be Westermarcking for disaster?
xo – kb
Katie says
Jen – nothing you do is every sad 🙂 ever.
xo – kb
Jan says
OK , Katie! I dont know how you do it but your pictures sure can tell a wonderful story. I LOVE it.
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
I love the pictures of the kids together! They are so adorable! And when they get married they can be bloggers so my kids can read their blog!! 🙂
Also Sweet Frog is the most amazing thing ever!! My husband and I go every week (sometimes several times a week)!
candace @ thecandace.com says
I earned a 100 Bower points too! It was fun to see the pictures of your travels and hang out time with the Petersiks. And randomly, I always think you look adorable!
Sarah @ w30 says
Quick question: how do I cash in my 100 Bower Power points? Is there a cash equivelent or is it for trade in only? Thanks! 😉
Maggie says
DYING at clara’s face in the first time they met picture. DYING.
Whitney Dupuis says
Love these pictures! I know everyone else has already said it, but those two kiddos are precious together. My best friend and I had our children (my son, her daughter) within 20 days of each other and we have the same hopes and dreams for them. Regardless, it is so fun to watch them play together and love on each other now.
Thanks for the post! We all love it!
Valerie says
SO CUTE!!! gah! I love the kids’ personalities shining through in the photos! Way to capture it Katie B! Your photos really tell the story! Besides the obvious heart-melting quality of the kissing photos, I think my fave is the soccer ball snatch! =) (I hope you never get sick of blogging, because I plan to have an online update in 20yrs when these little tots walk down the aisle together… lol!)
Meg@Keeping up with the Jenks' says
Thank you so much for sharing those sweet photos. My heart just melts when I see those two little ones together (because we randomly know way too much about ya’lls life!) I too love the striped jumper. Gotta get me one.
Oh, and the Peach- yeah, that gets me everytime.
Kate says
I know why you were laughing at the giant peach. I laughed too. Seems a little vulgar. haha. Cute pics of the kids too!
Kate says
they could have left the dingleberry off…I’m sure people would still get that it is a peach!
sara says
This is my new IM quote, “Dear Will, Welcome to the greatest skill of Womanry. Good luck. Guard your wallet. Love your mama.” I love it! How do you stay so fashionable on a budget, you are always wearing the CUTEST clothes.
Alice H says
The babes kissing, I die!! That is the cutest thing ever. Better not let them ever have a room (or bath tub) without supervision!
Mallory @ R. Simple Life says
Kind of feels weird seeing John & Sherry’s house on your blog… Threw me off a little at first!
Will & Clara are MFEO. (Name that movie?)
Prachi says
Hey Loved the narration and the pics!! You really did an awesome job in capturing some nice moments
Though One question .. there is no pic of Burger.. was he not around ?? I am kind of in love with the dog!! :))
Kelly says
I LOVE! the slideshow when “At Last” is playing and you have the pictures of Will leaning in for the kiss – adorable!
Valerie Shea says
I’m from Richmond and LOVE reading both you and Sherry’s blogs. (: I’m so glad yall went back to Bottom’s Up Pizza. That place is the bomb.com, isn’t it? And the house dressing IS to die for.
Will and Clara are super cute together. Looks like more of a snatch 22 then a catch 22. (why do I insist on inserting my own little jokes all the time.. I crack myself up!)
Gald yall had fun! Have a great day!
Valerie Shea says
I second that suggestion!!! The pepper cut bacon is un-bel-iev-able! 😉
Katie says
No – he was there…but he tends to just cuddle with Jeremy the entire time…I can’t believe I didn’t get any of them kanoodling 🙂
xo – kb
Katie says
Haha…goodwill 🙂
And outlet shopping 🙂
And in Sher’s words – a closet with every color shirt 🙂
xo – kb
Ofelia says
Great pics! All of you, the Bower´s and Petersik´s are adorable! I enjoyed looking this pics. Greetings from Mexico.
Lori in OR @ Lighten Up! says
That’s exactly what I was thinking! Can I cash in my points for a photo session? a guest post on my blog? a BLT?
Kim says
thanks for sharing all your pics! looked like a good time.
i really wish i wasn’t reading this at work though – it’s so hard not to squeal and giggle at the photos of the kiddies, especially the kissing ones!! they’re so adorable!
Laura says
Oh do I love Clara and Will kissing shots. ALMOST AS MUCH AS YOU OMG! 😀
And how delicious is Bottom’s Up? SO GOOD.
Glad to see the vacation is all posted.
Now where’s the haircuttttt? 🙂
Denise says
Sleepless in Seattle – Jonah’s friend – the girl w/travel agents for parents?!?
Denise says
Ooh, cut-off much, Denise? Anyway – Jonah and his friend wrote a letter to Annie on behalf of Sam. Right?
Aryn@LivingonaDimeorLess says
I love seeing pictures of two of my favorite blogger girls together. And of course, the kiddos are just too cute for words! I must admit, it’s a little weird to see all of those pictures and be able to identify where they were taken becuase I live in the same place. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun with Sherry and her crew. I LOVE the pictures of the kids together. Will doesn’t realize that he’s gotten himself (or better yet, his mom and her BFF! have gotten him) into!
Amy Wolff says
Hi Katie.. haven’t commented in a while..
WHERE IS OUR Fall and Winter Wardrobe post???? Miss those… 🙂
Kate says
Katie, love Will’s monster boots – so cute! Do you happen to remember where you found them? Thanks!
Shannon says
I love reading both of your blogs. It was so cool to see the pictures of you guys at Bottoms Up and in downtown Richmond, you were literally less than a mile from where I live. Hope you enjoyed it.
Laura says
Help… dying… from all the CUTE! Seriously diabetes-inducing sweetness going on here. Love the photos!
Katie says
They were from Gymboree this past spring..I bought them on sale – so they might be gone now – but I would try ebay!
xo – kb
Jessica says
THis was the best part of the trip. Absolutely love the Will and Clara shots. Your families are so lucky. We used to have friends like that, but, well, they turned out to be not so great people. Fabulous pics Katie, I can’t wait to see their wedding pictures!!!!
Amanda says
Those two (Will & CLara) are absolutely a-dor-a-ble together. Yep. And that last kiss? IT REALLY WAS A KISS! Like a FULL BLOWN OH-EM-GEE kind of KISS!
I love the photo of Clara snatching the ball away from them. Maybe one day she’ll learn to ask, and Will will learn to say “yes, of course my sugar-plum” (haha I had to add that cute nick name in there!) Then your catch 22 will have worked itself out completely 🙂
I too, enjoy looking at your road trip round ups!
bridget b. says
i love these kinds of posts from you. you capture such great moments.
those picture of Will post-toy snatching by Clara are the best! his expressions and body language tell the whole story!
and i DIED laughing at “I was freshly pregnant here and Sher was about to be fertilized with Clara”. you are so goofy Katy B.!
Kate says
My favorite picture of this entire post is the one where Clara had just taken the soccer ball away. The look on your little guy’s face is so freakin’ adorable, like “I can’t believe it just happened to me again!” And yay for kissing baby photos. My baby girl and my good friend’s baby boy are exactly 2 months apart and when they get old enough I am definitely going to be the kind of mom who cheers for kisses from behind the camera.
Marissa says
I found this via YHL. I have not laughed so hard in awhile. The kids are adorable, and your commentary was hilarious. The all caps was almost as funny as the giant peach! Subscribing STAT!
Kristina says
Oh my goodness, the Giant Peach!!! I lived in Atlanta for 5 years, and I remember that so well! I totally miss the South (I live in SoCal now) 🙁
Great pictures, by the way!!!
Jaime says
Great post! The two kids are just too cute for words! And Clara’s snatching habit is too funny! I bet she learned it from her parents: Clara picks up sharp object or something else she shouldnt be playing with, mom or dad sees it, they come running toward her saying “No, no no!” and then as they take it from her they thank her for surrendering said object. LOL. Just a guess… 😉
Sarah McK says
So my in-law’s met when they were babies. There’s a picture of my two year old father-in-law pushing my 6 month old mother-in-law around in a doll stroller.
And when Will and Clara get married you and Sherry can set up a slideshow of their baby kissing pictures!
Stephanie says
We <3 Bottoms Up too!
Kristen says
Great pictures! The little kiddos are just too sweet. I love the goodbye kiss pictures!
Nancy says
All you guys (that’s northern speak….maybe I should say All y’all?) are so cute!! Clara has a look on her face in one of your group shots that’s similar to Sherry’s funny look. That little lover boy of yours is a doll! We used to live in Richmond and we loved Bottoms Up. Friends of ours came to visit one time and we took them there and let them order the pizza. We secretly wrinkled our noses when they ordered the artichoke pizza. Then we tried it. Best pizza ever!!! My hubby still tells everybody about it and that was about 15 years ago.
Morgan says
I laughed this ENTIRE post. Your commentating of the pictures was great!~! I thought about you today when I was in Barnes and Noble. They had a “Bacon Lover” mini-calendar, which I thought you would LOVE.
AarthiD says
I *love* the bajillion pictures. Looks like you and Jeremy had a blast with John and Sherry, who have always seemed really fun. 😀 And, of course, Will and Clara are *adorable* and precious and all those things. The kisses! The snatching! Ah, so cute.
I’m pretty sure this entry kind of made my week. 😀
Meagan S says
The pictures of the kids are too much! I really hope they get married haha!
LARY says
Love this post! Will & Clara together are just adorable! Can I be invited to their wedding? 🙂
Laura says
You have such a talent for capturing sweet moments! Love the leaf sharing picture!
Liz says
My 2 and 1/2 year old daughter has the same ones. She loves her monster boots.
Lori Kay says
THOSE BABIES. Oh gosh. Please post more. SO CUTE!!!! Videos. LOVE THEM!
Glad you had a great time. Best friends are the best.
Anne @Its a Baltimore Life says
Oh Bottoms Up is Amazing!! My 5month old daughter has a milk allergy so I’ve been off dairy since she was about 6 weeks old so that pizza picture is torturing me big time!! I just love all your photos of the babies…so cute!!
Crystal says
Oh my word, those baby pics are AWESOME! I just wanna squeeze ’em!!! What a precious, precious family you have. 🙂 Love the commentary too. lol
krystle says
where do you think you can hang this bc it has ur name all over it… http://www.etsy.com/listing/31988901/exercise-fitness-plan-funny-custom-t
found it while “pinteresting”
karen says
so sweet! love the pics of clara snatching from will. will is a dollllll face!
sweet post.
Hilary says
i freaking .love. the babes’ cable knit sweaters!
beth says
are you kidding me with that epic first kiss? right out of a baby romcom. i also love will’s face as clara snatches all the goods – so cute
Natalie says
haha aww, the Will & Clara kissing pictures are definitely my favorite! Glad you guys had such an amazing trip! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Christina says
AH… babies kissing! I laughed a lot during this post… loved it!
Such cute babes.
You’re funny. I like it.
Katie says
Haha…that is awesome. AHHH SOME. AHH SOME BACON 🙂
xo – kb
elz says
Is it wrong that I laughed so hard I cried at the peach butt picture? I’m so mature.
Alex says
those are some of the best pictures everrrrr. Lol so funny that clara put up with all those smooches – and finally came around in the end. Also, i noticed a difference in preference between the ball cap curves in John and Jer…eenteresting. Also, I love your boots in the photo where you are in a box aaaaand i happen to love Will’s Where the Wild Thing Are outfit. so cute.
So many great pictures here!!
Alex says
lol thats ones of my favourites too
Kristin @ Ogo's Love Nest says
” keeping hold of the sweatered arm for assurance that yes-this-is-happening.” is HYSTERICAL.
Thanks for sharing! I loved reading every word and thoroughly enjoyed the picture recap.
Kate S. says
“She’s like the Energizer Bunny…but she has jet fuel instead of AA’s.” I know you meant batteries, but, damn if I didn’t read that as a dirty joke about Sherry’s, um, anatomy . . . twice. I don’t know which is worse, that I’m a grown, married woman and still have such a gutter-addled mind, or that it took me so long to figure out what you actually meant.
Trina says
Hey Katie– I love the red jacket you’re wearing in your group photo!! Any chance it was a recent purchase? Red is my FAVORITE color & i’d love to find a nice red jacket like that! 🙂
Karyn says
Katie…I just have to say that your skin looks so fresh, glowy, young (because you are!) and amazing!! Is it too weird to ask what kind of products you use?
Heidi P. says
Just stopped by from YHL.
So cute. So so cute.
And FUNny! You remind me of my sister-in-law from Texas – you both have the same sense of humor. Gotta be a southern thing.
Aaand, love love love your blue polka dot scarf. I’m a little of a scarf-aholic. (I like to eat a lot too, but that’s a different kind of scarfaholic.) Where did you get it??
Lori in OR @ Lighten Up! says
Deliberate choice to place the “Bottoms Up” photos right after the pic of the baby bottoms, or just a subliminal suggestion?
Love the fact that you broke up the long drive with a stop at the PB Outlet. Whenever we are off the beaten path, David googles the location of every possible Goodwill store along the way. (My daughter now hates Goodwill… or so she proclaims until we drag her in and she finds seven things she needs at amazing prices. Like mother, like daughter.)
Katie says
haha! Didn’t even realize that but I wish I had because it is funny 🙂
xo – kb
Katie says
Old Navy 🙂 They sometimes have crazy ugly ones and then sometimes it’s like the scarf Gods gave them the finest gift in all the land!
xo – kb
Katie says
Um…Clearasil face wash? And cheapo makeup from the bottom of the makeup bag 🙂
xo – kb
Katie says
It’s actually from Victorias Secret – it was few years ago (if you punch in Vote Coat in the search box on the sidebar you can get more details).
xo – kb
Trina says
Thanks, Katie! I tried vote coat but it didn’t seem to find it. Any other suggestions?
Heidi P. says
haha Awesome. Thanks!
esin yavuz says
Thanks for sharing. I loved reading this post. Will and Clara are both very sweet 🙂 You and Sherry have the most adorable families.
Love love love
Esin.
Bridgette says
Love the slideshow!! You two couples are just so darn cute. I love four photos the most. The one of the men and the babies, you made it black and white. The one of the kids saying goodbye in the car, looking at each other laughing, then actually kissing with eyes closed(watch out =0) and the butt err mean peach.
Stacy says
I just love seeing the fun that you all have when you visit VA. The baby pics are to die for. And speaking of to die for…… Bottom’s Up Pizza is so delicious! The kids love it too! Eventhough I just finished a huge meal you have me thinking about pizza. Seriously, one slice is about all you can eat at a time. The dang slices are as big as my head & I have a big head. So that’s saying something. Hahaha!!! My favorite is the BBQ chicken pizza. YUM!!!
Lessons in Life and Light says
Ok, I’m going to follow this blog for the next 20 years JUST to see if those two actually end up tying the knot. If they do, that kissing photo HAS to be up at the wedding, which of course, will be all DIY 😉
Kelly says
Hi Katie…. I love your blog!! My grandparents live in Greenville, South Carolina and we’ve passed the same peach water tower (affectionately named…. guess.. The Peach!) for years on our trips back and forth from Fairfax, VA!
Jenny R says
I’ve been reading your blog over the last 2 years and I love it! If you’re up to it, could you do a post or email me on tips for keeping Will entertained over your many road trips? We’re going to be going on a road trip from NY to SC in a month with our 13-month-old and are so nervous!