High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Ga

With only 2-3 months left before we move to Dallas, we're trying to visit all the attractions in Atlanta, Ga. I have been hoping to visit the High Museum but didn't want to pay $20 per person if we had to take Ellie. A toddler will only last about an hour or two before the meltdown begins. I understand, fine art that you cannot touch is not all that interesting to a toddler.

The perfect opportunity came when I discovered that the first weekend of every month is free for B of A card holders. Sweet!! Sure, parking by itself was $12, but at least we didn't have to pay a dime for admission.

Here are a few pictures. Wish I took one of the Monet, Houses of Parliament. That was my favorite.

Family Time with the Grand & Great Gandparents

Jim's parents flew in from Harper's Ferry, WV and his mother's parents drove from Utah to see the newest grand baby and attend her blessing. We toured Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield and the Atlanta Zoo while they were here. I forgot to take pictures at the battlefield, but we snapped a few at the mall and when we got home.

 Thanks you Sarah, for telling me to get a little clip on fan. Genius!!

 Love, love, love this photo.

 I bet Ellie was thinking, "Hmm, not sure about this lighting."

 Girl shot!

Before the "goodbyes," we had a fabulous lunch to celebrate the wonderful fathers and husbands in our lives. It was a special treat to have three generations of fathers gathered around the table.

Swim Lessons

One of the gals in my ward told me about this great place to take Ellie for swim lessons. It's a little "red neck," but great lessons. The biggest draw for me was having two aids per child work on skills while I watch from the side lines with Hannah.

The first two days were getting comfortable in the water and with their instructors. Then the real work began. Lots of tears, but no pain no gain. I rather have Ellie be pushed to learn safety skills, than not know what to do if she ever fell in without Jim or I around. All you parents know what I'm talking about.

 They make the kids walk the plank at the end of the day. Most parents are clapping and encouraging. Under my breath, I hum a pirate melody and laugh. I'm such a mean mom ;-)

 Right after she got out of the water, she ran over and through-up on me. Poor girl. She swallowed too much water. I felt a little bad about the humming.

Ellie found some comfort hanging with Avery, her BFF. 

We kicked off the summer with a little day trip to the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Ga