Monday, June 5, 2017

Summer Success: Week 1

* My photos are lacking in this post because my iPhone came to an untimely water death at Six Flags. I bought a new phone yesterday, so all is well again with my obsession with photos. :)

The first week of summer was absolutely jam packed with activities starting with a late birthday celebration for Tuttle at Medieval Times. Gram bought tickets for us, and I lined up a babysitter for Wild Man Jacob. Both Tuttle and Maggie have declared that it was the best night of their lives! Maggie was so proud to be invited to Tuttle's birthday adventure.


Saturday morning we left early to turn in Daddy's Nissan Leaf that we had leased for the past three years. Since the dealership was in Athens, we made a weekend out of the trip and stayed at Granny's house. Typically we only stay in Athens when there is a football game or a visit with Grandmommy and Grandaddy, so it was a huge treat to explore our college town with the babies with no real agenda.

I insisted we grab lunch at Cali 'N Titos first, and then we drove by our first date spot, the church and reception house for our wedding, our first house, and explored downtown. 








The next day we took a dip in the local pool and walked around Bear Hollow Zoo. We even had a chance to visit some old friends, Carrie and Jason with their babies. Since it was Memorial Day Weekend, we had time to spend two nights at Granny's house before returning to Atlanta on Monday.


 Tuesday Jay, Tuttle, and I made our annual trip to Six Flags for Tuttle's birthday gift from Grandmommy and Grandaddy. Just like last year the day after Memorial Day is THE DAY to visit. We rode everything with absolutely no waits! Though it rained off and on throughout the day, it could not have been more perfect. Jay rode every big roller coaster, and we even conviced Tuttle to try out The Great American Scream Machine. It was MUCH faster than we remembered! A big thank you to Grandmommy and Grandaddy for keeping Maggie and Jacob, so we could enjoy some time alone with our biggest boy!

Wednesday we kept the momentum going with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens with our friends, The Baldwin Family. We spent most of our time in the Children's Garden with the splash pad, building area, and playground. After we parted ways, the kids and I explored the greenhouse and found all sorts of creatures- turtles, frogs, and quail. 

Thursday Brook Run Park was our destination to play with Parker and Tripp. Everyone was kept busy splashing in the water until ants attacked Tripp and his mom. Unfortunately both started to have bad reactions, so they went home. This just gives us an excuse to get together again sooner! Tuttle and Maggie are looking forward to more time at the skate park with their scooters.




Our final field trip of the week was at Atlanta Zoo with my friend, Elena and her boys. Most of the animals were active, and the weather was perfection! I had not seen Elena in so long, and it was very nice to catch up! Tuttle braved the new ropes course and zip line for the grand finale of our trip!


It seems like we covered all the fun summer activities in one week, but we are just gearing up! :)

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