Camping Weekend

We were able to get away for a weekend for some camping at Watson's Mill Bridge State park. Only a 30 minute drive away, it was a perfect choice. The campground was great and offered so much to do.

Being Haley's first time to camp, we left all idea of how the weekend would go at the doorstep. SHE DID AWESOME! Both girls were great campers. They loved the tent and did great sleeping. Morning fires were fun as well as our little hike along the river, playground time, watching squirrels, gathering sticks, befriending furry caterpillars, and of course cherry pies on the fire.

Most unique part of the weekend was the amazing rock shoals that you can walk out on and cool off. We all took our tumbles but Sarah took the brunt of the blows with a busted toe that swelled and bruised pretty quickly. It was a beautiful time just being in the water and seeing everyone's adventuresome spirit.

Tailgating in the Garden

With every good football game comes a great tailgate and we are so lucky to have the most wonderful place and spread in all of UGA, the founders garden.  All the fam enjoys a great meal and some great time running around the awesome landscape.  Beautiful wife and little ladies in a beautiful place, what could be better!

Whitney's new fish

Well, the tank has settled and our first 3 fish managed to prove healthy water so off to the store we went to find some more swimming friends.  Whitney decided to have ciclids so we got an orange, yellow, albino, and striped one.  They are doing great and growing quite a bit.  She loves feeding them...when she remembers ;)

Homecoming

Football is in full swing!  UGA had a rough start but have now pulled even for the year and still have a shot for the SEC east.  Homecoming 2010 was a great event.  UGA was collared, it was a little cooler, the band, cheerleaders, and crowd all had returning alums to make the fanfare that much sweeter.  The game was a shutout of Vandy so Sean, with camera in hand, decided to document a Saturday in Athens.

Enjoy the slideshow.

Our new patio

before...

after.

With Sarah out of town, Sean hit the backyard with a significant makeover.  Our landlord agreed to reimburse us through smaller rent payments if we put in the labor.  The upgrade includes 75 additional square feet of patio, a retaining wall that now offers a level gravel play area and 2 small planting beds.  Room now for the grill and some water issues are now solved with an underground drain tube and a massive dirt berm to direct water away from the patio and downhill away from the property.  2 big myrtles will offer some summer shade and of course add some pink/purple color, the girls favorite.

It has been an enjoyment for all.

Little note:  This was completed in a single stretch of 14 hours from friday night to saturday morning.  Amazing what you can get done even in darkness

First Haircut

So I know most people have this post within the first year or two of birth but Whitney is finally getting her haircut at almost 4. I have held off for so long because it took forever to get the little amount of hair she has and I hated to willingly chop some of it. It was getting really scraggly though and uneven on the back so it was time. We were going to a nearby town for Costco and a big mall so I found a fun place there that caters to kids. She loved being the center of attention and being pampered. She is really happy with her new do and says it makes her look 4. I think it did turn out really cute and even though I mourn her baby curls being gone, she looks cute with a bob.

Football is here...

Well, with school comes a nice perk, college football. All of us headed to the roughest part of campus for our tailgate, the founders garden. Real shame to have to party in such doldrums of athens and campus :). Our timing was off learning all the traffic patterns and parking so we didn't have much time before heading off to the game. It was still a fun time though and now that we have made our rookie mistakes, we hope to enjoy it even more the coming home games. The girls did amazing with the in and out, bus ride, having some fun, eating lunch, and being friendly.

It was an overwhelming experience. So many traditions and cheers to learn and take in. It was quite a blowout, 55-7, so as thousands left, I was able to move around and get to know the stadium a little more so I could be informed if sarah and the girls ever get to join me.

All in all, it was a great day to learn the ropes when it comes to UGA football. Sure won't be the last time! And then to top off the day, State blasted memphis and ole miss lost to a cupcake! What a day.