Flying with Papa

We just got back last night from another quick trip to Tennessee where we got to spend more time with our family. Noah got to go flying with his Papa in his airplane while we were there. He hasn't stopped talking about it since we got home. Don, Doug and Noah flew over to the Gatlinburg Airport while we girls, (Darla, Rachel & I) drove over to meet up for lunch and some shopping at the outlet malls. Noah got to sit in the pilot's seat for a bit before they took off and 'fly' the plane. He thinks his Papa is one cool dude. =)

Just a bucket of water...

It's so funny (and cute) how much kids love water. I've been trying to be careful with Rachel's skin lately as her eczema has gotten pretty uncomfortable and so I had set out a few buckets of water for the kids to play with instead of setting up the pool. Ofcourse, they figure out they are both still small enough to sit in the bucket... What fun is summer and hot weather without getting wet and having fun?

Back Yard Fun

Eat More Chicken

Our Chick-fil-a opened here in Bryant today. We have been counting down the days since they broke ground on the place... sad huh? ;) However, it is one of our favorite fast food places, and they have a playland (score one for the kiddos!) so it's a pretty cool addition to our little town. The kids each got a cow bean bag toy and a balloon tonight at dinner for their grand opening - so they were pretty excited. =)

Just one photo...

So I have figured out that it is nearly impossible to get two kids to sit and smile sweetly for a photo, you know, just one photo. Nope, didn't happen... but I think I got some cute shots. I need to remember to not go out for pictures when the sun is high in the sky creating shadows, but hey, you take what you can get! ;)

Casey Jones Railroad Museum

While driving back to Little Rock, the kids and I stopped in Jackson at the Casey Jones Railroad Museum. It features his home and also an engine, passenger car, caboose and a few other sites. The passenger car had an HO model train and also an O guage model display. Noah could have stayed there for hours watching the trains and checking things out. We stretched our legs and had a rest from the car and enjoyed checking out the train.

Little Red Car

Rachel and Eliot had fun riding around together in the little red car at Papa & Grammy's house.

A Quartet on the Piano

Think they're making beautiful music? Ha, more like beautiful noise, but it's cute! ;) Love, love, love seeing our kids playing with their cousins.