A Fun Day at Six Flags...

...and we're off. Mason and Buie had never been, but their cousins, Frances and Olivia we're going to show them the way.

Being silly with Daffy Duck. Can you tell, my boys didn't quite know what to do? Well, now they do.

This swing ride was their very first ride. Pretty safe, but as it started to go up and out and faster, Buie was a little uncertain. He kept his cool, but was checking everything out.

Hands up! It's the only way to ride rides at Six Flags. Well, maybe only one hand up, he needed to stay somewhat grounded. This ride ended up being their favorite one.

Mason on the other hand, loved every ride. I was shocked at how brave he was. I think it had a little to do with pride. If the girls could do it, well then, he could do it too!!

Buie and Frances driving a semi. He was in heaven, even though it doesn't look like it. He had this expression on his face most of the day. I think he was in shock and we really didn't give him time to think about each ride, we just put them all on them.

This part of Six Flags was new for me. (I have not been since High School) Scull Island was a little water park inside Six Flags. It was the best part of the whole thing, which could have something to do with the fact it was 95 degrees and I really don't like roller coasters. It was a huge pirate fort with 6 or so slides coming off of it. We lost Mason and Olivia a few times, but they just couldn't get enough of it.

Can you tell he was having sooooo much fun?

Buie on the other hand, was a little apprehensive and needed Aunt Ashley's help getting down.

We had to MAKE them stop to eat lunch. They wanted to keep going (I was exhausted), but they had so much energy and were very well behaved in the crowds and heat.

After lunch it was up in the buckets to Monster Mansion! Sorry no pictures of that, but they all got a little scared of the horn at the end.

Mason took our picture....not bad huh?

soooo high at the top of Tweety Bird's tree. This was like a mini free fall. Again, Buie was looking at the ground most of the time, like "can I get back down please"! The rest had a blast up high where they could see other parts of the park.

Mason's face says it all. I was on a mission to find an inside activity, so this was a pig ride in the air conditioning. Thank goodness there were no lines for all the little kid rides.

Buie and Frances riding the flying pig.

Mission accomplished! We wore them out! I felt the same way.

I would never have done this without the persistence of my sister in law. I thought she was crazy, still do, but I am so glad we took them. The kids all had a blast and keep talking about it. There was another ride that I did not get a picture of (mainly because I was holding on so tight) and it was the kids roller coaster. Key word "kids", but I was holding on for dear life and Buie was screaming. He had no clue what he was getting into and it was too late to turn around. I was shocked at how fast it went, I wish I could have seen his face, but I couldn't turn and look, because I am sure mine was just as funny. Again, I hate roller coasters, they hurt my head and I get motion sickness very easily. Very fun memories though and I do recommend going, but wait until it gets a little cooler unless you go to skull island.

Happy Father's Day!

I can't really say that it was a special day for Chris and it is all my fault. It snuck up on me and I was not prepared at all. He got up before the kids did and worked in the yard for a few hours before we went to my dad's house to have lunch. After lunch, we left Mason and Buie with my dad to go see Toy Story 3, which Mason has been asking to go see for 3 months now. So we went home with Celie and I worked while Chris put together his new hose cart. Fun! After the boys got home...Chris even cooked his own father's day dinner, steaks! Like I said, I did not do my part in planning for Father's Day, I didn't even get any pictures of Chris and his kids. He is the best father ever (next to my dad!) and our kids (and I) are soooooo lucky!

Mason flying around like Buzz Lightyear on my dad's head

to infinity ...and beyond!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game....

We took Mason and Buie to the Braves game, which I must admit that I was not looking forward to it at all. I knew we wouldn't get to watch one play and we would be watching the kids the whole time and rep remanding them. Well, luckily we had greats seat, thanks to Chris's friend who was on the other team, that we had plenty of room around us to not bother anyone. The boys eyes were wide open when we were going in and trying to soak everything in and figure out where we were and what we were doing. So, after a couple of innings we got them hotdogs and then a few later, they wanted cotton candy and then it was time for the 7th inning stretch where they sang "Take me out to the ball game" and at that point it was 9:00 and time to head home. Much to my surprise, they were great! I still don't think they had a clue that we were there to watch a baseball game! Oh well, it was fun anyway.

Isn't Buie so nice to share his ice cream with his sister?

Oooo, that was good....

......you better watch out for the rest of your ice cream Buie. I want more!!!

Mmmm, that's what I'm talking about!

Buie and Mason got a treat when we got back from the pool tonight and then came the attack of Celie. She loves ice cream and really just all food for that matter, ( I guess like mother like daughter). She was chasing the boys around trying to get a bite and Buie was so sweet to offer her some. He thought it was funny at first and then she almost ate his whole drumstick. I had to snap some pics of this. When she wants something, she usually gets it!!

10 Months Old!!!

Celie is growing like a weed. I should have known by the way she is eating lately, mostly finger foods now and lots of it, but it still surprises me. There are clothes that she is out growing before she gets to wear them. She is a master at crawling, even with dresses on, even on cement, even on the beach....nothing slows her down except when her brothers grab and hold her legs. Not fair I know, but I am telling you she is going to be tough. She is a pistol and has a temper to go with it. Nothing like her mother at all. I believe she will be walking soon, Mason walked at 10 months and she is following in his footsteps with every milestone. Above she is sitting in her new big girl car seat, which makes her look tiny again. She loved playing on it while Chris and I got it ready to install. She definitely keeps us on our toes.