Sunday, May 4, 2008

Stone Mountain


For Swifty's spring break we decided to take the kids to Georgia. For a couple of reasons, we had the bonus of my cousin getting sealed in the Atlanta Temple the same weekend we would be going. I am now the cousin that just shows up (with a few days notice) and crashes weddings. Okay, it wasn't quite like that but ... pretty close! Also, there is a certain member of our family who prefers to travel where we can see Aquariums and Georgia just happens to have the biggest in the world. So we decided a 10 hour scenic drive seemed like just the right thing to do. We had a blast visiting with family we don't get to see very often, meeting new family members and getting to see a HUGE city. Our kids did amazingly well on the drive. They never cease to amaze me! Here are a few pictures from our last day in Georgia. We took the kids on a hike up stone mountain hoping to tire them out before our long drive home. I was surprised by how much they both actually walked and nervous about how my muscles would feel sitting for 10 hours after carrying Buster all the way down the mountain.


On our drive out we stopped at a gas station for some drinks and a potty break. It was around dinner so we decided to sit at the picnic table and eat our hogi's. The table was situated between the door of the gas station and the gas pumps. There were a few big trucks. It seemed as though there were a lot more trucks once we sat down to eat. Anyway KB looks at me and says "Mommy were having a picnic, it is such a beautiful day for a picnic. . . the sun is shining the trucks are going..." at that moment I busted up laughing which unfortunately ended the description of a beautiful day for a picnic. She is so fun I love watching how such little things are so exciting to this sweet girl.

8 comments:

jamie t. said...

What a fun trip. I am glad that the kids were good for you. Your kids are getting so big!

Heather K said...

What a great way to spend time together! I love family vacations! It makes me feel all grown up!

Georgia is a beautiful place! I am glad to hear that things were so fun!

Bodie_Millie_McKenzie said...

How fun. I love family trips. Your kids are so cute and getting so big. Sounds like a great way to spend spring break!

Jessica said...

That really does sound fun. My dad lives in Georgia and so I know that area well. I don't think I've seen the aquarium though, I'll have to put that on the list.

Kellie said...

Yes, less then a month to see your little ones. KB is getting so big and her hair is so long. Can't wait to see Buster, I think the babes and Buster will have so much fun together.

Drostan and Jennifer said...

Looks like fun! Road trips are usually disastrous or wonderful. Glad this one was the latter!

Aubrey said...

Jenny! Kelly told me about your blog! I have been trying to find it! Anyways, it was good to see you guys today. I love your kids. They are adorable. Hopefully we will see you again before you head back east!

norlander said...

Looks like a fun trip. Boy is going to Georgia soon!. Tell KB I like lightricity too!!