7.20.2010

Atlanta Adventures

We had a fun filled few days with my parents to say the least. A quick recap and then of course pictures to follow...
  • the kids washed the golf cart
  • samuel searched for lizards and turtles everyday
  • my dad ran over a copperhead snake on his long driveway with the golfcart
  • lots of 4 wheeler and golf cart rides were enjoyed by all!!!
  • jeff almost stepped on a copperhead or water moccasin in a creek we found 4 wheeling...this was not a fun moment for me to say the least
  • we took samuel and ek to see Toy Story 3 (first movie ever for ellie kate)
  • samuel built a house out of cardboard boxes in my parents basement...it was very creative with a kitchen, bedroom, living room, and storage room
  • ellie kate got some sort of food poisoning or virus and threw up 3 times one day (it's never a good trip unless one of our kids gets sick-ha)
  • samuel helped my dad cut the grass
  • kids loved picking apples, pears, cucumbers, and tomatoes from around the property
  • spontaneous trip to south of Atlanta to see 2 of my besties from college! we had to make a list of topics we wanted to make sure we talked about since our time was limited:)
  • we had some fun meals out (sans kids thanks to free childcare) with friends in the area as well

fun pear pic




sick ellie kate


the "cage" for the baby lizard


it's a pretty darn cute lizard actually


beautiful scenery....but it is where Jeff had a near snake bite/attack



a 4 wheeler self portrait


trails



with girlfriends susie and julia
can you EVEN tell that jules is due with baby #3 tomorrow...it's seriously unfair that she look that beautiful!!!


looking at the headless copperhead my dad ran over


cardboard box house built by samuel


before heading to see Toy Story 3


golf cart wash



7 comments:

Love Being A Nonny said...

Great pictures! That last one is priceless!

Erin said...

fun trip and cute pics - except for the snakes!! Sad we didnt make it home for the weekend with you guys!

jennifer said...

hey rachel, glad you had fun.. there is nothing like going home!!

Chris, Kristin, and Emily said...

wow! what a busy and fun time! how fun to catch up with julia and susie too! y'all look fab! :)

Maggie Pelton said...

So much fun!! Your pic of us turned out way better than mine. Will you email it to me?

Annie said...

So glad you are having a great time and also the kids.

I agree, is not fair when we took a vacation and kids are sick. We had the same problem now, returned on Monday from vacations and both girls are sick, not fair.

Enjoy the time with your parents.

The Powells said...

Hi Rach - your pictures are fabulous, I feel like I am actually there on your adverntures!