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Alana Thompson, often known as “Honey Boo Boo,” resides her greatest life this summer season! The TLC actuality star, 16, was noticed getting in some relaxation and leisure on the seashores of Los Angeles on Thursday, July 7. It was undoubtedly a household affair, as Alana and boyfriend Dralin Carswell, 20, have been joined by her sister Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Shannon, Pumpkin’s husband Josh Efird and their three youngsters: daughter Ella, 4, son Bentley, 11 months, and the new child twins Sylus and Stella.
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Alana and the crew loved the sunny time out on the Santa Monica seaside, as they performed within the surf and took turns holding the newborns. At one level, Pumpkin and Josh shared an lovely smooch because the ocean waves crashed behind them. Later, the household was all smiles as they left the seaside to discover the pier, stuffed with video games and amusement park rides.
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It’s good to see the household having fun with a vacation, as they’ve been going by way of some difficult occasions not too long ago. In June, Pumpkin was granted full custody of Alana, who had been residing underneath Pumpkin’s care since their mom, Mama June Shannon, started affected by substance abuse dysfunction and was arrested on drug possession costs alongside her then-boyfriend Geno Doak. Mama June has reportedly been ordered to pay Pumpkin $800 monthly in little one assist till Alana turns 18 years outdated in August 2023.
Two weeks after the custody judgment, Mama June spoke out on it, saying Alana is selecting to stick with her sister, somewhat than her personal mom. “Alana made that alternative to remain in that surroundings,” Mama June instructed Web page Six. “Individuals don’t perceive the custody factor. It’s not like any individual ‘misplaced custody.’ Within the state of Georgia, you do momentary guardianship yearly and [Alana] had been with [Lauryn] in my habit. Properly, on the age of 12, you’re in a position to make your alternative.”
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In the meantime, Alana sparked engagement rumors when she was noticed with a glowing ring within the first snaps of her twin niece and nephew. The previous toddler magnificence pageant winner has been relationship Dralin for nearly a yr, so followers have been wanting to know if he had popped the query. Nevertheless, her rep instructed Web page Six that there are not any plans for the 2 to stroll down the aisle collectively for the time being — and that the ring was merely a hoop.