Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Chattanooga

For Labor Day weekend we took Ryder to Chattanooga for the day. This was Ryder's first trip to one of my favorite cities and Scotty's home town. Everytime we go, we never want to leave so we made the most of the time we had. Being 7 months pregnant I opted out of the major attractions and we just hang out around town. First stop- rent a Funny Car - this is the best way to spend a summer afternoon. Wish they had them in Atlanta!
We took our funny car over the river to the Chattanooga Choo Choo so Ryder could visit all of the trains (his heaven). Not really the nicest place but plenty of trains to see and climb on.

Then off to get ice cream! "Mommy, I do not see the superman ice cream?"


Chattanooga is the perfect place to walk around. There is so much greenspace that it draws you in.




All along the river you keep coming across fun things to bang on, ride on or climb on. "Who made that noise?"




What is better than sharing a shaved ice by the river?




Off to the Children's Museum! This place was very cool. First stop- splashing.







Then riding in cars for about 45 min, making art, playing music and...






digging for Dino's!








We walked over to the River and missed the ferry by seconds. It was time to head home anyway. We can't wait to head back soon. Bye Bye Chattanooga!









Thursday, September 2, 2010

Botanical Gardens

Big Papa took Jill, Jordan, Emma, Ryder and I to the Botanical Gardens last weekend. The renovation is amazing! The kids loved running throughout the place and looking at all of the glass artwork. Big Papa tried to explain to the kids how plants grow, where they come from etc.. maybe when they are a little older they will start to take an interest either way thanks Big Papa for a great Saturday!














How old is Ryder?

Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

3 1/2 years old!

3 1/2 years old!
Weight at 31 months: 36 lbs, 38