Friday, October 7, 2011

Being Spontaneous!

Labor Day weekend we packed our stuff and headed out the door. We headed towards the mountains and ended up in Asheville, NC. It was so crowded and every hotel was booked, so we drove towards TN and ended up in Maggie Valley late that night and finally found a hotel room. It was really nice drive, but we were tired of being in the car and glad we had a place to stay. We then got up the next day, had breakfast and headed towards Gatlinburg. We found a nice little cabin in Gatlinburg to stay in the 2nd night. We had dinner in Pigeon Forge and we were going to play mini golf, but it started to rain, so we went to a ride/game park. They had games inside to play and once it stopped raining, the boys rode some rides. We had a great time and the views were awesome!



The boys taking in the view



Our first hotel


The Great Smoky Mountains



Down by the river



Riding the ferris wheel




Ben's 4th birthday party!

Ben had such a fun birthday party this year! We usually just have family over to celebrate, but this year we had an actual party. We had it at the Alpharetta Community Center gym. It was a gymnastics party and they had a blast! Ben and Jake both took gymnastics there this summer and loved it. There were two instructors there doing different stations with the kids. We then had pizza and cake. I can't believe our little guy is 4 years old! He is such a sweet, smart little boy and makes me laugh every single day. I am so proud of you Ben! Happy Birthday!




Ben and his friends



Warming up


Lily and Ben warming up



Posing in the foam pit



Pretty Lily
She has been in Ben's preschool class last year and this year. Such a sweetie!



Presents!




Is that Ben or Sponge Bob?


Ben's friend Jackson and Jake helping blow out the candles




Enjoying his yummy cake Aunt Gina made



Opening presents



Our family on Ben's special day!





Thursday, September 8, 2011

First day of Kindergarten and preschool!

I can't believe I have a kindergartener. I am a little behind, but Jake started kindergarten on August 15. Ben and I started on August 8th. Jake loves school, but says it is a really long day. This makes me laugh because he goes the same amount of time he did in pre-k last year. He is also a little hard to wake up in the morning, but he adjusting well. His teachers are very nice and he attends the same school as last year, so he kind of knows the ropes.



Jake in his class



Showing off his backpack in front of the school



Ben with his Mater bag ready to head out to preschool









Monday, August 15, 2011

Jason and Megan's wedding

We recently attended Lee's cousin Jason's wedding. He and Megan were married outdoors in Buffalo, NY. It was a fun trip! We were even able to take a drive up to Niagara Falls. I have never been before and it was beautiful!


Heading out to the wedding



Lee's aunt Margie and cousin Joshua


The beautiful bride






Husband and wife








Us with Jason and Michael






Lee and his cousin Michael






Monday, August 8, 2011

Ryan and Danielle's Beach wedding

A few weeks ago we headed to Destin for my cousin Ryan's wedding. It was beautiful! Florida has the most beautiful beaches and water. We had a couple of days on the beach and attended Ryan and Danielle's gorgeous wedding!










The wedding party danced down the aisle


The beautiful couple


Family shot



Me and my sweet Jake



Two of my handsome cousins



Ben and his cousin Cade



Jake and Mimi dancing











Ryan and my aunt Beverly



Playing with aunts and cousins



Out to eat on the water






Riding go carts


Mimi, Papa, Jake and Ben



Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Hilton Head Island

We went to Hilton Head in July with Nana. It was very humid, but beautiful! We went to the pool, beach and even played mini golf. It was a fun time!


Nana and the boys playing mini golf



Ben was interested for about 15 mins. or so



Playing on the beach


Ben



It was so humid that it fogged up my camera lens