Amicalola Falls

The weather here is so beautiful, we took the challenge of a section leading up to the start of the Appalachian Trail at Amicalola Falls. This included climbing around 700 stairs -- our 4 and almost 2 year old did it (and so did I with a 3 month old strapped to my front!). We didn't take many pictures, but we did enjoy the views. 

Cora and Nana swinging at the base of falls before our climb

 Emi at the top few stairs

 Emi most interested in the rocks on the path

Cora and Duke at the top

 the girls with a screech owl (at the Lodge where we ate lunch)

Check out this view!

Heading to Nana and Duke's

We're finally able to take another family vacation and we're spending it in Georgia with Nana and Duke. It'll be a fun week of activity, I'm sure!

Louisa actually fits in the cool bouncer/rolly seat that both Cora and Emi used in years' past. Even Molly greets her :) 

Emi making friends again with Li

Sisters

may they always love each other this much...

Our last day of school

 sad faces for school ending (this had to be posed)

but really happy (not posed)

Cheers to a (hopefully) short summer!

Another round of gymnastics comes to a close

Life's been so crazy lately, we were surprised to learn that today was the last day of gymnastics! Sadly, I didn't bring my camera and my iPhone was nearly out of battery... but I managed to capture a few memories of the day. Cora's really come along well in her advanced class. She LOVES the trampoline the most (who wouldn't?) but she's getting good at cartwheels and her balance is great. She also seems natural on the bars, I think because she's so long limbed. Vaulting is fun, though she currently lacks the coordination necessary for success. Oh well, it's FUN and great exercise. Happily, she'll resume this summer. 

 

 GOOOO Gymstars!

Another baby shower...

No, we're not having another baby... Fed Ex hosted a "retrospective" baby shower to honor Louisa! It was a nice afternoon and the girls LOVED being able to visit Daddy's work. 

 hanging in Greg's "cube"

 the yummiest cake

 Sarah was honorary holder and she did great!

1166 diapers in all... we're so blessed!

Spring program

The preschool has been working hard practicing for this big day and it showed! Singing old favorites like "You are my sunshine," "This little light of mine," "Down in my heart" and some new cute ones. They even sang a song in Spanish. I'm hoping to be able to upload videos, but so far am having some difficulty....

 Am sure you can imagine the chaos of parents and grandparents in attendance with cameras, video cameras and iPhones recording it all... thought this was pretty cool as you can see Cora on the phone!

Emi's class just got to watch this time :(