Memories of GA~ Catching fire flies

The Growing Garcia's

and cousin Jackson

entertained themselves for HOURS catching Fire Flies

Georgia ~ R & R

What else did we do in Georgia?

We went on hikes

Caught bugs

learned more about our new "friends"

and let them have a sleep over

we collected fire wood

lots and lots of fire wood

Ok ~ truth be told ~ the kids were just picking up the logs they knocked down :)

we spent the evenings "chatting"

having wine

and enjoying one another...

we had tickle fights with big cousins

we hung out at the pool

got some sun

got some more sun

We took it easy

Cooled off

And we chilled OUT

Georgia ~ 6 Flags White Water

We also went to 6 Flags White Water while in Georgia...

This was the first time my kiddos had been to a Water Park and they actually told me they liked it more than Disney World. WOW!!!

We didn't have a waterproof camera so I had to borrow the photos from the website.

Take a look at some of the slides we braved.

Sailed the deep blue

and took the plunge

Survived the Tornado

which was my favorite!!!

Loved the lazy river!!

settled here for a brief break

Then went tubing

Sadie and Ethan actually went down this "cliffhanger". My knees were shaking as I walked down all 10 stories (I was TOO scared to go down the slide). Sadie wanted to go again and Ethan said been there, done that and no need to repeat :)

Georgia ~ Amicalola Falls

While in GA we went on a Family Field Trip to Amicalola Falls. I *thought* Dunn's River in Jamaica was amazing until I went to Amicalola Falls.

Take a look....

The kids ~ just before the hike

Sadie, Ethan, Madison, Jackson, Timmy & Elisabeth

Another photo opp before the hike actually starts

Ok - maybe one more...

Ahh, we finally see the fall

So beautiful.

Here are a few of the 700 stairs we had to climb to get to the top

it was SOOOO worth it

FINALLY ~ we made to the top of the Fall and we enjoyed a buffet FEAST fit for royalty.

And the boys STILL have energy

The girls haven't slowed down either

Jackson, Madison, Sadie & Ethan

Grandma & Grandpa with cousin Jackson, Ethan, Sadie and Madison

Timmy Jr, Karen, Jax, Tim Sr., Grandma, Me, Sadie, Madison & Ethan

Aunt Karen ended the field trip by reading the kids a story @ the gift shop

Thank you Aunt Karen for building such sweet memories with the children.

Georgia ~ Game Night(s)

Another Highlight you ask?

Game Night of course...Just about every night was game night.

The "grown ups" played a serious game of Shanghai

Did I mention, it was a serious game?

The boys had their over idea of game night

As did the girls.

TV's really are overated!!