Birdfest!!

Birdfest is one of our favorite Saturdays of the year and this year was no exception (May 17th)! Birdfest is a celebration of a mule named 'Bird' who passed away 12 years ago and is celebrated every year with blue grass music, libations, and fellowship (no we are not nerdy bird watchers and this festival has nothing to do with birds....unless you are with Jay Keck). It's hosted at a hunting farm in Pinewood, SC which is about 5 minutes from Birdie and Bogey's farm in Rimini. Birdie took all 3 kids on down to GeeChee Cottage on Friday morning and we came down after work. Saturday morning, we were joined by Ashley and Ben, Jay, Natalie, and Rowan, and Valerie and Tim. The weather was beautiful and the music was great!

Piper enjoyed napping most of the day which was fine by me. I got to enjoy some time with Brady and Avery and visit with friends. It's always great to see friends that we don't get to hang out with regularly like Amy, Aaron, Emory, Watson, Boland, and Anna West Dupree. Piper also got to meet Boo's daughter, Katherine Marie Kubas, who was born on Piper's due date and Piper was born on her due date! Love the Beaufort Bonnets!!

We had such a great time. And by SUCH a great time, check out Grant's leg when Natalie told them to pose for a picture. 

 Rowan and Brady hit it off and played so well together. It was so fun for Brady to have a friend to see the horses, dogs, and dance with. And they included Avery a lot...not that she would have it any other way!

Avery is quiet the dancer (and the 'bird flap' is a her thing). Brady...not so much. Apparently he has 2 left feet. Love these sweet kiddos! 

Goodbyes are never easy, but it takes the sting out a little when they are dressed alike :)

Thank you, Birdie and Bogey, for hosting us for such a fun weekend! We look forward to next year already!