We were recently able to join some of our most dear friends in Charlotte for a much overdo reunion. We were very blessed to make wonderful friends and form lasting relationships during our time at the University of South Carolina. We have seen Kerry and Steven many times in recent years, as our paths have crossed more frequently; but, we had not seen The Tabbs or the Suttons in in over 5 years. Though a great deal of time has passed, it is so easy to pick up right where we left off, because our bond is Christ and we are a family of sorts-- the men all lived together in college, we worshiped together, served on Young Life teams together, ate together, played together, cheered faithfully for the Gamecocks together, and traveled to one another's home towns together. As college came to a close, we shared our most exciting news with each other, when slowly but surely each of us became engaged to be married--and then we were in one another's weddings. These days we share our most exciting news (birth announcements mostly-- there are now 11 children and 2 on the way between the four couples present at the reunion) via e-mail, blogs, Christmas cards or the telephone. So, it was an incredible joy to meet face to face even if it was just for a weekend.
Kerry and Steven graciously opened there beautiful home to the large and rowdy group for Dinner on Friday night and "hanging out" on Saturday. Thanks Drummond family! My sister and Jimmy graciously hosted our family at "The Hotel Whitlock" despite the fact that we had previously been there only a few short weeks ago. Thanks for putting us up and putting up with us Whitlocks!!!!
On Saturday morning the men headed for the golf course , while the ladies met for a picnic at the park. Thankfully, we managed to get in some play time, before the weather disintegrated. Just as we had passed out the last plate of food and the children were beginning to eat their lunches, the heavens opened up. It was quite a sight as mommies frantically grabbed food, cameras, and babies, while the kiddos ran screaming (some crying) for shelter. Fortunately, the park was at a church, and we were able to enjoy our picnic lunch under a covered walk way.
When the men returned home from golfing, we all headed to the backyard for some bubbles, baseball, and burgers. Thankfully the weather cooperated, and we were able to enjoy the afternoon and evening outdoors. Though we were sad to head home not long after dinner, we were so happy to have new 
memories from the time we spent with our our dear friends and their sweet families.We can't wait for the next reunion!!!
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