Taste of Charleston

Blog silence? Yes, I know. Its been a busy few weeks.

Our first new home visitors have come and gone, and I think we can say the first weekend as hosts was a success!

The Giant's parents came down for a semi-last minute visit last weekend to see him before he deploys. Knowing we have few weekends left, we are making the most of every moment we have. We had such a great time showing them around our new hometown (and Cheyanne loved showing them our neighborhood playground).

One of the best things about living here in Charleston is that there is always something fun to do in town. That sure makes being a host an easy job.

Last weekend was especially delish. The Southern Living Taste of Charleston was happening here and I think I can walk you through our weekend via a menu.

The Taste of Charleston is one weekend of live entertainment, Southern Living charm, and ridiculously yummy food and drink samples created by 40 of the best restaurants in Charleston. Fresh local clam chowder? Southern style baby back ribs and barbecue? Homestyle mac 'n cheese?  Some kind of pumpkin and graham cracker made in heaven medley? Yes. Yes. Yes! Add some wine and a whole lot of beer tastings in the mix, and you have one heck of a weekend.

Cheyanne enjoyed playing with her Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma and Little Miss became quick buddies. 

With Grandma and Grandpa in town, Hubs and I actually got a little break their last night here and we got to enjoy a date night. That's right. We finally got to remember what a date is. Even though we were so full from all the weekend food, we still somehow managed to waddle out of the house after baby was asleep and find belly room for fried cheesecake and a big ol' margarita.

Yeah, it was big.

I really appreciated the in-laws letting us enjoy a few hours alone. It has been so long since we've had that. Over a year ago actually. I know because I briefly blogged about it HERE. Together- just him and I? We drove around for 20 minutes not sure what to do with ourselves or where to go. Seriously. It was weird. But, wonderfully weird. We finally settled on a little Mexican restaurant we stumbled on and actually closed the place down at the late hour of 10:30pm- the crazy, wild rebels that we are. But I truly am so grateful for my in-laws volunteering to stay home so we didn't have to. 

All in all, it was a weekend worth remembering. With so few of these left, I'm cherishing every moment. This weekend, we're adventuring to the pumpkin patch. Yay for cute pic ops to come! I'll leave you with this photo. Anybody know what kind of plant this is? Its from the Taste of Charleston and I love it. I'm this close to calling the event planners to find out. Don't you just love the purple seagrass?