Our Whirlwind Weekend

Ryan traveled from San Diego and we didn't stop from the moment he arrived until he departed. Thursday morning he, Christie and I headed off to the beach with my two yellow granddogs.

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After lunch we took Ryan to Daniel Island to show him Christie and Michael "new house". Constructions is about to begin!! We got a little carried away exploring on Daniel Island and showing him around - so we didn't have a whole lot of time to prepare for Thursday night's graduation. We had dinner at a South Carolina Mexican restaurant. It wasn't too bad considering where we are! Then it was off to the coliseum to watch grandson Casey and over 700 young people graduate high school! In this picture - Casey and his girlfriend, Callie - both graduates now!
We were up way too late that night - it was back to the house for desert and "Presents"! Always the best part of graduating, right? Friday morning we headed out to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - this time to tour just the Swamp Garden.

The most exciting part of the day was the VERY large alligator that was about to cross our paths but fortunately we noticed that the log looked a lot like an alligator. After much talk, yelling and excitement, the boys threw some pebbles at him which encouraged him to go back in the water! Thankfully none of the dogs wanted to play with him!
Kirby was the good guy and carried water for the dogs.
Friday night we had a barbecue and then played "Apples to Apples". Miss Photographer forgot to take pictures!

Saturday morning we were up and out early to Cypress Gardens. Wow, what a bargain! We toured the gardens, had a picnic, went out into the swamp in canoe like boats, visited the butterfly house and then watched a very large alligator have a rabbit for dinner. Ryan, Brendan, Michael, Casey and Kirby

The boys tried to upset some bats but nothing happened. Darn!


And a good picture of my favorite man!!