This weekend's birthday celebrations for Sabrina and Randy had definite high moments and definite low moments. One of the high moments was going to Poogin's Porch in Charleston and having this family photo taken. We have one similar in the same booth from about five years ago.
After lunch we strolled down Broad Street and entered some of favorite art galleries. The artwork is so inspirational and even the courtyards are lovely. This courtyard was charming and we spent some time enjoying it.
The birthday boy and girl enjoying the courtyard.
The entrance to the courtyard
The Splaeto (?) Festival was in town which meant musicians and artists were to be found on the streets. Sabrina really liked the music from this musician.
Five years ago we had a family portrait taken by this planter. We had to take it in shifts this year until we found a couple to help us out.
All of us are in the photo. Sabrina is hiding behind Randy as she had a sudden onset of shyness.
Philadelphia Alley is famous for the dueling that happened in it during the early days. The wall hid it from the churches' view and so in the darkness of the walls shadows things happened that would not otherwise. Charleston is known to be the City of Churches and most illegal activity happened where people could not see a church steeple.
St. Phillips Church is seen behind the wall. This part of Philadelphia Street was near the entrance on one end.
Sabrina took this photo. Not bad!
On our walk down Anson Street, we stopped at this Episcopal Church which usually is closed. Very simply but elegantly decorated with the nature behind the windows. Beautiful gardens in the back.
Unfortunately, when we returned to our car we had not one but two parking tickets. We have parked in this space before without problem and even felt the signage and paint markings were not clear.
The faded yellow paint was behind the car. No signs were posted restricting the parking in this space. One the way home Sabrina became car sick...not the way we intended to end the day.
Sunday Morning the birthday girl opened her present from us.
Then she hugged Randy.
Holding up a cute card! After church we went to a friends house for a swim party/ BBQ and had fun connecting with friends.
Unfortunately, in the evening Randy had a little accident and cut his eyebrow and sustained a black eye. After almost four hours in Urgent Care and six stitches, we returned home. It was then he realized he had a cut on his shoulder.
The eye was blackening and is sure to hurt. Randy's birthday will be quiet.
Randy's birthday...the next morning. Eye is a bit darker. Opening gifts.
Sabrina made him pictures
and a card!
The birthday couple!
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