Another trip to the Atlanta Children's Museum...

Anytime we have friends or family in town we try to go to the museum. The kids think it is great and, as you can see in the pictures below, they can be a bit on the goofy side!

This time we were able to meet my best friend Lynsey (who we only see once or maybe twice a year) and her husband, Mike, and their two boys Jack (4 1/2) and Owen (2). Chase has been waiting for weeks for their visit and has talked endlessly about which states they will have to fly through to make it all the way to Georgia from Minnesota. He told me the other night before going to bed that "Jack was his bestest friend in the whole wide world" (too cute).

Jack, Nolan, Chase, and Owen (Mike closely observing)

Chase and Roley the Steamroller

Jack and Nolan working hard in Bob's workshop

Nolan picked out the pretty lavender raincoat (Don't tell Hank)

Lynsey and I have always had a sweet tooth. Anytime we are together is reason to celebrate with a small treat. This time Lynsey spotted the gelato store right across the street from the parking garage. It turned out to be a great place...I am sure we will be going back.

All the Boys eager for their gelato treat

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Scoping out the waves...

Chase, Trent, and Nolan

Before moving to the south, I did not know that Alabama had a coast! Alabama does have a coast and it is beautiful. The boys all had the time of their lives.

This past weekend we went to Gulf Shores, Alabama with my sister and her family. In my early years, I remember spending summer vacation time in Idaho and being with cousins, there is not a greater memory that I have. I hope my boys will always remember having fun with their cousins!

Here are the pictures...

Nolan and Trent with their new beach hair style

Nolan loves the sand

Chase found his love for the boogie board

Hank and Chase take a ride on a wave

Pure fun in the water

How can you not love this face!!!!

Don't let this picture fool you!!!