Packing for the Beach

We're heading to the beach tomorrow morning (this morning)!!! I have been packing anything and everything that I think we might need. I know that alot of the things that I'm packing we could buy down there. However, I don't know how far Wal-Mart will be. The grocery stores that were mentioned to me are Publix and Winn-Dixie, and buying paper products and other such necessities at these stores will be SOOOO much more expensive. Matt about freaked though, when I told him I was considering packing candles. Apparently, my perfectly reasonable preparation for a blackout was too over-the-top for him. I can't wait to see how annoyed he gets tomorrow morning when it's time to cram all of it in the trunk!

The Rock Ranch

Yesterday, we headed up to The Rock, GA to visit Truett Cathy's ranch for a Fall Family Fun day. (Cathy is the man behind Chick-fil-a.) We were hesitant to go because it was 1hr 45 min drive, but it wound up being worth it. The place had so much to do that our 5 hours wasn't enough to experience it all. The weather was hot (as in 85 degrees with brilliantly sunny skies - not cloudy/rainy like weather.com forecasted.) Coolers weren't allowed, but the food was ok and moderately priced. Best and most important, there was plenty for Julia AND Audrey to do!


There was a perfectly sized slide...

The corn house was Julia's favorite. It's just a small shack filled with 5 feet of corn to play in.

Julia rode this little train, and later, we all took a ride on the larger train.

Neither of my girls are very fond of getting near live animals. This was Audrey's reaction if I stepped too close.

The corn maze was great!

Can't go wrong with facepainting.

Ages 3 and under were able to drive on a small Gator Track. Julia wasn't very good... and I was getting frustrated, so by the time it was Audrey's turn to 'drive' I had Matt go round & round & round & round with them.

All 3 of us enjoyed this large jumping pillow. In fact, this was probably Audrey's favorite attraction.

Playing so hard was very exhausting.... for all 4 of us!

Feed me...

Audrey is hilarious and exasperating. Right now, no matter what time of day, Matt and I cannot walk in the kitchen or through the kitchen without her following and expecting to be given something to eat. If you then exit the kitchen without feeding her, she goes nuts. Just now, this was funny b/c Matt was the 'offender.' When it's me?? .... errrrrr.

Haircuts

Matt decided that he wanted to buzz his hair today (goodbye poof) - the kicker was that he was going to have me buzz it! He's still in shock, but hopefully he'll allow the photos of this event to be released soon. (Julia was our photographer) While we were out there, I decided to trim Julia's hair too, and she was happy for me to post this for the world to see.

It's 12:45 AM and I'm not tired whatsoever. Last night I was up until 4 (although I actually settled down at 3 - but then Julia came in wet...) Anyways, I've always been a night person, but this is ridiculous. I could go into a good bit of psycho babble about why I think sleep is not forthcoming - but I'll spare us both. Instead, I'll just move right on to a few pictures.

We still head outside very regularly to wave at the school bus.


Here is Audrey relaxing one morning - cheerios in hand.


We're heading to the beach in a few days - and are now counting down.

Adults in the land of High School...

Thank you, Lord, for an affirmation that Matt did the right thing resigning. I didn't ask for a little reassurance, but I sure do appreciate it now that it's been given.

No Smiles For You!

Julia - you're a sweetheart, but this whole refusal to take a 'normal' picture is rather frustrating. All I wanted was a nice SMILING picture of you with your Aunt Amy...


Is this a cute face??


No, it's not - and neither is this:


I give up.