Our Fourth of July Weekend Recap

This Fourth of July was one of the best yet. We surprised Kaylee with a trip to Wild Adventures Theme Park in South Georgia with the family, minus a few, and had a blast.

 

The park put on one of the greatest firework shows we've witnessed.  It was most definitely worth the short drive to Valdosta. Our first day consisted of walking the park, visiting the Gift Shoppe's, and riding as many rides as possible before the firework show began.

{Papa was getting a little sick on the Tilt-a-Whirl with Kaylee}

{We wore the girls out} 

About 30 minutes before the fireworks were scheduled to take place, we decided to set our chairs and quilts in the field right outside of the park, in hopes to beat the traffic following the show. We were able to see all of the fireworks equally as great as being inside the park, and didn't have to worry with a huge crowd on the way out.

 

 

 

Our second day at Wild Adventures found us at the water park for the majority of the day. Saturday didn't have a steady breeze like Friday had given us... So, to the water park we went, and stayed until right before the Billy Currington concert began.

{Kaylee loved the water slides}

{Worn out and ready for the concert}

Billy Currington put on an awesome performance. It was a short concert, only lasting a little over an hour, playing all of his hits, as well as covering Bruno Mars, Robin Thicke, and Hank Williams Jr. songs. I can say without a doubt, that he rocked all three of those covers! I was only able to record Blurred Lines before my phone died. Listen for yourself of Billy's rendition on Robin Thicke's song.

 

K and Kaylee were dancing to Billy Currington's, "Let Me Down Easy" song, and I was able to capture it without them knowing I was recording. They melt my heart. K was singing the lyrics to her while swaying back and forth. So sweet.  

 

Fourth of July Surprise

With K and I being such procrastinators and do pretty much everything last minute, it's no surprise that we just decided on our Fourth of July plans. With Panama City Beach only being an hour and a half drive, we thought it would be fun to go there for the weekend, and Kaylee loves the beach. Well, apparently everyone and their Mother decided to go there for this holiday weekend as well. I called and scoured the web for hotels... nothing. Absolutely no rooms available in any hotel for our chosen dates. Lovely. I guess that's what we get for waiting the weekend prior to set plans.

 

No way do I want to be stuck home for the holiday weekend. So, I got to thinking of other places nearby that would have a good firework show to watch, and Wild Adventures came to mind. Valdosta is a little under an hour and a half drive, not bad at all. We could definitely make that happen... the big question now being, are there any hotels available for that weekend?

 

YES!

 

The only room left available being a King Suite. Score! We'll take it. The main thing is now checked off of our list. We don't have to travel and camp out in the car now. Trust when I say, that I wasn't opposed to doing so. I've got to get out of this town, if only for a weekend.

 

As I was browsing the website for park hours and admission rates; a sweet surprise was listed... the park is hosting a concert for the holiday weekend, free with park admission. Who will be playing in concert, you ask? Oh, just BILLY CURRINGTON! I'm definitely more of an indie junkie, but I do listen to country music on occasion, and I'm fully aware of who Billy Currington is, and even know a handful of his songs. Double score. I do love a good ol' country boy. 

 

 

 

 When you purchase a ticket for the park, you get your second day free. So, we're going to drive over Friday morning purchase our tickets, watch the firework show that night, and then return Saturday for our free day to watch Billy Currington in concert. I think it's going to be quite a fun filled weekend. This just goes to prove that procrastination isn't such a bad thing.

 

The best part? Kaylee has NO IDEA what-so-ever! She's going to be beyond surprised when we pull into the theme park. I can't wait to see that sweet little face of hers light up with joy. I live for that face. K and I have never been to Wild Adventures for the Fourth, so we will get to experience it together as a family for the first time. I'm stoked to see the firework show they're going to put on. I'll promise to take lots of pictures for posting next week!

 

What are your plans for this Fourth of July holiday weekend? Whatever it may be, I hope you have an amazing weekend filled with memories to last you a lifetime, and safe travels for those of you traveling!  



Wedding Wednesday!

Flower Girls: (noun) Quite possibly the cutest and sweetest roles taking part in the wedding ceremony.

 

K and I are including his four precious little nieces in our wedding. Flower girls are the cutest to me; I always love watching them walk down the aisle and toss their little flower petals, making their way to wedding party. So sweet. I love that K has such a big family, and that we're including each girl in our special day. I've always envisioned a handful of flower girls walking down the aisle before myself.

 

 Each one of these sweet girls hold a special place in my heart. I introduce to you, our Flower Girls!

 

Allie and Averie

 

Aubrey Jo

 

Arabella

We've got our girls; now we just have to find the dresses. I had envisioned something with a vintage/boho vibe, definitely lace, combined with a pair of ballerina flats, and flower crown. I just love this woodsy look.

 

Photo Source: Tea Princess

 

Photo Source: Ruffled

 

I've voiced my opinion previously on the whole cowgirl boots in a wedding debacle... BUT since running across this picture on Pinterest a couple of months ago, I'm now envisioning cowgirl boots for the flower girls. This dress has to be the most adorable thing I've ever seen. Swoon.

 

Photo Source: Tea Princess

 

So, I of course am now at a crossroad. Do I go with the country chic, or boho chic? Everyone who knows me, knows I've never really been "country". So me having a rustic style wedding, and getting married in a barn (a very nice barn I might add), has been a bit of a shock. Luckily we don't have to purchase the flower girl dresses right this moment, so this decision has a little bit of time for me to make a choice.

 

What will it be?

 

Happy Hump Day loves.