Well, it was a great week that ended with the three cousins, Karolina as the queen, and Laszlo and Maximilian as her knights errant combining their power for the first time to continue the Kearns total world domination tradition.
The Georgia Kearns-Pauley clan went to the Smithsonian, the Zoo, and Spike's We the Pizza restaurant and later sampled his milkshake at Good Stuff.
The weather was outstanding - nice breezes, no humidity. Perfect sightseeing weather. Johanna got Max and JO tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert and they had a second chance to meet up with groomsman Rob Allred and his fair Molly.
Josh and Lisa got back from the beach on Saturday but Lisa had a wedding on Sunday so all headed over to Johanna's for Brunk. Aunt Johanna, who didn't make it into any of these pictures, hosted the brunk to give the Kearns cousins their very first opportunity to meet all at once, which was great. I unfortunately was not present but my camera was so you m ight say I was the virtual Nana/Granny K.
Laszlo and Milian competed for who could eat the most strawberries while Lax definitely won the cupcake eating contest. Karolina and Granny K baked them the night before.
I discovered a good bottle of bubbles and a ball, and some nice water colors are all you need to keep the young royals happy. All in all, it was a good week.
But I haves to wonder: is there some sort of omen in the fact that Laz and Milian are both wearing stripes?
While the two youngest male Kearns'
grossed out those present, Karolina gracefully balanced her plate on her knee, occasionally acting as regent protector to her brother and cousin.
Chaz, Big Max's oldest friend and groomsman, wasn't there but Mom Cheri was and quickly texted pics to Chaz...
A rare quiet moment as Maximilian and Karolina pose for Cheri
The rains poured down but did not make a dent in the wonderful Hawaian theme for Kim's shower. Here are a few pictures from that great day. Bridesmaid Charity takes notes.
The outlaws
Last time you'll see Kim in an apron!
Big K and Little K just before getting gussied up for the wedding. At right is Max and Jo Kearns' "backyard."
After a relaxing day at the Casa de Pauley-Kearns in the North Georgia mountains and celebrating Jenna Prince and Chris Farmer's wedding, Johanna and I headed to Atlanta to meet Jenna Rinehart Rassif. An incredible five hours was spent at the Four Seasons Spa, followed by dinner at the Terrace(Ellis Hotel) and incredible desserts at the Intermezzo Cafe around the corner, where we ran into Miami Dolphins star Brandon Taylor- whom I wouldn't recognize but Jenna is a Dolphins season ticket holder. That spa is a definite repeat!
The band and gluten-free cupcakes and, of course, the cake. The groom's cake was a delicious lemony treat as well.
Mr. and Mrs. Farmer
and from which hung beautiful stained glass by a friend from Ashville.
Well, it was a great week that ended with the three cousins, Karolina as the queen, and Laszlo and Maximilian as her knights errant combining their power for the first time to continue the Kearns total world domination tradition.
Laszlo and Milian competed for who could eat the most strawberries while Lax definitely won the cupcake eating contest. Karolina and Granny K baked them the night before.
Monday night stopped by to see Laszlo who was very into whatever mum was cooking for dinner.
Of course, italian pastries from Petanito's. Next time need to go to Lucibello's.
