Wednesday, June 17, 2009

18th Birthday at Hampton Plantation

For my 18th birthday my mom and some friends and my sisters went to South Carolina for a daytrip to visit Hampton Plantation. This was the last home of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, the woman who succeeded in cultivating indigo in the lowcountry region bringing  enormous wealth to the colony during the latter half of the 18th century.  Virtually everything about the house is completely original--amazingly preserved and beautiful. 
Standing on the lawn. I love old white houses with columns. So fun. :)
Across this river there used to be rice fields as far as the eye could see. Now it's filled with bugs as far as the eye can see...lol
Lined up on the front portico escaping the heat
Me, the birthday girl
My closest friend
This was the mantle in the ballroom, all original, all hand carved. 

Charlotte looking out the window at the George Washington Oak--a tree he took note of during a 1792 visit to meet Eliza Pinckney whom he recognized as a heroic patriot.  Not long after that meeting Eliza died while visiting Philadelphia; Washington requested to serve as a pall bearer at her funeral.
Dinner on the way home at Olive Garden. 

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Graduation dinner






Family
Me and my wonderful, incredible parents.
Sisters
Both sets of grandparents joined us for dinner. 

The night ended with a gorgeous sunset as we strolled along the riverwalk.

Graduation Party

This past weekend (May 30)we hosted a graduation party at our house. My grandparents came into town from NY and we all had a wonderful time. 
Whenever my mom has a party at our house with an invitation, she always does this on the front door. I love her ideas.
People eating some of the wonderful food we served for lunch.
Friends
And last but not least the beautiful flower arrangement my mother did with hydrangeas from our very own garden.