Papa's Visit - take 3 - Our last day at the lake

This time we went to the lake by our house. The weather was wonderful! We basically had the lake to ourselves since it was a week day. We found a new very secluded beach that the kids LOVED!! The water was like glass so Matt and I loved it for wakeboarding. Skyler did a great job skiing. Alyssa had a blast swimming. Dad had a great day relaxing, watching everyone, and even skiing himself!! It had been a long time since he skied last, but didn't have much of a problem. We also saw some awesome wildlife! We have an eagles nest on a platform in the middle of the lake. There was one baby, a mom, and a dad there. Mom and Dad bird were not happy at all that we were getting close to get pictures. It was very cool!

Dad skiing

baby eagle and mommy eagle in the nest

daddy eagle watching close by

Papa's Visit - Take 2 - Ruby Falls and Rock City

We visited Rock City and Ruby Falls this week. It was awesome! We timed the day and weather just right. We did Rock City first, which is outside early in the morning before the heat set in. Then Ruby Falls in a cold cave during the heat of the day. We all had a great day!! The girls enjoyed Rock City so much. They have already asked when they can go back. Ruby Falls was amazing (more for the adults). Skyler did okay, but Alyssa was a little scared and tired. She actually fell asleep on Matt on the hike out. Overall, a great day!

Rock City

The swinging bridge. Alyssa wasn't really a fan of this!

Skyler and her huge muscles holding up a bolder all by herself!

The Platform at Rock City

Skyler in a Gnome hat.

The waterfall at Rock City

"Fat Man's Squeeze" at Rock City

Three little birds

The 7 states seen from Lookout Mountain

The girls in Rock City

Still in Rock City

The waterfall at the end of Ruby Falls! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!











Alyssa is ready to enter the cave!! :)

One of the rock formations inside Ruby Falls caves. Reminds me of Matt:)








So many pretty things to see inside the cave!

Papa's Summer 2011 Visit - take 1!!

We have been super busy since Papa arrived! Lots of fun, sun, and too much food:) The kids have been so excited for him to be here.

It was absolutely incredible to have him here for Fathers Day!! This is the first Fathers Day I have spent with him since I was in college. We spent the day at Momma Joe's house. We took our boat over and met Nicole and Will. Poor Michael was too sick to come over that day:( We had a great day on the lake! Will had football workouts in the morning, but joined us by noon. He came running down the hill to the lake SO excited to see Papa (so sweet). We rode the hot dog raft, big bertha tube, and tried to wake board. The water was really rough that day, but that didn't stop all the swimming. We followed the lake by a yummy dinner made by Momma Joe. This was great start to the visit!

Skyler doing her roundoff back-handspring!!!