The local 'Hot Spot' - Literally!

So the entire family packed up house and home to hit a theme park just 10 miles from home. This park has it all!! Water rides, coasters, petting zoo, aquatic life, concerts...need I go on?? So just before Ben is scheduled to ship off to Iraq, we loaded up the Wagon Queen Family Truckster (National Lampoon's Vacation, anyone?) and attempted a multifaceted theme park with 3 little ones. I snapped a before shot of Reese all dolled up at home, and if you continue on with this blog, you will see the 'after.'

Harrison and Reese took real well to the wave pool

Charlie mellowed out in his over-stuffed double stroller

Bathing beauties basking in the sun


the 'Fly Swatter'

George and Georgetta of the Jungle

The 'kiddie' rides were just my speed



This ride was Reese's favorite!

The END (after)

Charlie at 2 months!

At 2 months old, not much to report. Charlie sleeps through longer stretches at night, but as a veteran mommy to young kids I know his schedule will change in a blink of an eye. He smiles on occasion but for the most part, he is a serious and skeptical baby. He looks at me often with the one eyebrow raised as though to say, "Do you really think I will fall for the rubber passy this time as opposed to the real deal???" As time progresses I will learn more of his personality traits and I am afraid to say he is a bit like his mommy- high maintenance!

The moment my little boy becomes a kid

Last week our family of five traveled via plane, (no easy feat) to attend Ben's youngest brother's wedding in Laramie, Wyoming (Congrats Andrew and Jill!). We had a great time visiting with family and friends and at the same time worn out- dividing time among family, friends, schedules, parties, appointments, diaper changes, feedings, naps (the latter three pertained to my children!) and so on... let's just say we're relieved Andrew is the last and final brother of 5 to get married. Let's not forget about the youngest sister, Hannah- she's just starting high school so we have a little time to recoup. Amongst the hustle and bustle I was able to snap a couple of shots of the handsome and distinguished ring bearers (cousin Cody and Harrison) and the adorable and sassy flower girls (cousin Cali and Reese).

Reese on the "Catwalk"

It's officially summer down here in Valdosta, at a balmy 96 degrees. I've since bought a swimming pool and a "splash park" sprinkler for the kiddos. Of course the water is too cold for Harrison and Reese but it doesn't stop her from playing the part and looking great!!