The last Vaction Days 5,6, and 7

  On day 5 we took s trip to Chattanooga Tennessee. to "the Lost Sea". It is underground caverns that has a lake inside of it. It was so neat.  Aaron wanted to do this I was not thrilled however again he is so smart because it was super fun!

  This is so funny. I was so worried about Abigail, she is really scared of the dark. This is the first pic I took of her in the dark, so funny! She did fine and in fact had a blast. As Aaron would say " Mandi you worry to much"

  Once did the tour we got to take a boat ride in the lake and Abi and Harris loved it. We got to see these fish that from being in the dark eventually loss there color and sight.

  Then the next day we took a day at the cabin playing and hot tubing.  We made a yummy lunch and dinner and just enjoyed the great and gorgeous view. Then the next morning we were off again to Tennessee. This time we went to the Zoo. It was fun stuff. Abi's favorite part the snow leopard.

  While we were there this crazy bird kept pecking and hissing at Abi. It was wild. It would only do it for her.

Then the next morning we were off to come home but not before we stopped off in Dahlonega Georgia to Gold and Gem mine. All we had to tell Abi was we might find a diamond and boy she took off. We went threw their biggest bucket in 20 minuets. The workers said it was a record.

   As for Harris, anything that can make mud ( a bucket of dirt and a long tune with water) He was is Heaven and really cute. Everything time he found a gem we would hear this little giggle from him.

 Once we were home we had a huge bag of apples that needed a home so we went to work making Apple pies and then finding them a home. My mom had surgery while we were gone so we made some dinner and went to share our yummy apple pie. She said it was the best apple pie she had ever had.  For me that is a huge compliment. I am a horrible baker!

  We had a fantastic time on vacation. From the late night chats with the windows open and a warm fire roaring, to the snuggles and giggles, to the kids faces as we did something new and fun. I loved every day and moment. I loved just being with my family. I loved every moment i stole with just Aaron and I alone together. It was beautiful, fun and, unforgettable.

Vaction day 3 and 4

  Aaron has always wanted to ride a horse ever since he was a child. Little ponies were all he ever rode. We made sure that we fit this in because Aaron wanted to do it so bad. I was going to go as well but Harris my tough little man decided the last minuet that he was Terrified of horses. I stayed back and watched Abi ride the cutest little pony I have ever seen. Her name was Lace. I was melting my heart to watch her ride this little pony. Her smile took up her whole face. Oh she is CUTE

  The men ended up being the only ones that got to go. They were sure cute.

  When the boys came back we were leaving to go have our picnic and I asked him how it was. He said " It was OK" I could tell he loved it so after some nagging  he said he did not want to tell me how amazing it was because he knew I missed it. Once I reassured him I was happy he spilled the beans and for a good 30 minuets told me all about it. I am not sure who had more fun Abi or Aaron.

 This was as close as Harris would get to her. I am still so surprised he did not want to ride.

  Then we were off to Amicalola Falls. We had a picnic and then were off to see the falls. It was a lot of fun and gorgeous. I was reminded of how much my father in Heaven Loves me to give me such a wonderful earth to live in.

 I was in Heaven the weather was perfect, I got time with my family, the colors of the leaves were so beautiful they were breath taking,  and the quietness was a great pleasure.

Then daddy saw this hill  and before I turning around they were all rolling down the hill.

 Then we were off to the pumpkin patch ALL of us were in Heaven, Aaron loved walking around looking at all the "misfit" pumpkins, Abi loved it because there so many  for once they had no idea were to start their trouble making, I was in love with all the orange, it is my favorite color.

These were my favorite. Not really sure why but I was fascinated.

 We picked our pumpkin and jumped in the car to go to the cabin to carve it.

 Abi had a design and I drew it on after the 3 of them did all the messy and gross stuff. I think it is the cutest darn pumpkin ever. For those of dying to see more day 5 and 6 are coming

Vaction day 1 and 2

 Last week we had the best week ever. We went to one of my favorite places on earth  North Georgia in the fall.  It is my happy place. We woke up and left our house Saturday morning at 3:00. Harris is not a morning person could you tell? To my joy the kids were perfect on the way up. I was soooo relieved.

The first day I brought my camera but it was out of batteries so bummer we have NO pictures. The cabin was a amazing, the view was gorgeous, and the leaves were full of so many colors that it took my breath away. We went to our cabins ran around checking the place out, unpacked, went to a art show, rode a train, went to the grocery store, came home and then.............. I fell down the stairs. Which made my perfect day a little less perfect. You are all very lucky because I was truly tempted to take a picture of the right side of my bum to show you the massive bruise I got. 

DAY 2

 We woke up and  Nana and grumps were there with us. We went to a apple orchard were we had the best time. If you wanted to do something they had it there for you to.

 We first got into a covered wagon that was being pulled my mules and took a ride all around, then we watch a bee tamer, picked apples, played on a playground, rode a pony well Abi did Harris was terrified, did a zip line, milked a cow, and went to loved on cute little baby animals in the petting zoo.

 My favorite was watching Harris and Abi with all the little babies.  Chicks, goats, sheep, wolf, kittens, bunnies,  a calf, a pig and lots of chickens.

 Harris wanted so badly to touch one of the chicken but he was just to slow then he discovered were they were hiding and he was off. He had all the chicken cornered and if it were not for his hysterical laughing I would have thought I lost him.

Mam-maw requested that the kids find and bring home rocks so once we were back to the cabin we went on a rock hunt.

I made dinner, Vicki played with the kids, and the boys played some pool.

 Here is where all the "magic" happened. Vacations are nice if  only for a all the good "magic" =)

The Living room

The kitchen and  the loft  that Mike and Vicki had.  The stairs we so cool the way they did it.

 The back porch with the rocking chairs. At night Aaron and I would make some hot chocolate and wrap up in a blanket and talk all night long. It was so peaceful and romantic.

 Tomorrow I will share even more. We had a great time. I fell in love with Aaron all over again. I can not wait to  go again. I had a handsome man, 2 gorgeous kids, and the most beautiful colors in the world. It was as close to perfect as you can get.