Wednesday in Atlanta

On Wednesday morning, we visited the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, GA.

The many geese on the property excited the children.

"Don't fall into the fountain, girls!"

We were unable to tour the monastery museum because it turns out that the cafeteria was temporarily closed: we had planned to tour the grounds, eat lunch, and tour the museum. Without food to fuel my little ones, we had to leave to find a restaurant. Another trip will have to be made in the future!

Joseph fell asleep holding his big brother's hand

In the late afternoon, we went to visit Chris' brother, sister-in-law, and our children's three cousins.

Joseph with Aunt Holly

Pop-Pops with three grandchildren

Joseph's tummy time

Boys vs. Girls: For at least an hour, the girls sat quietly on the floor pairing mommy stuffed animals with baby ones, then giving them "all the baby things they need" (read: dollhouse furniture). Meanwhile, for about two hours straight, John rode a red riding toy in wild circles throughout the house: you can see him careening around the corner in the background of the above photo.

I think the humor of babies in adult glasses never gets old.

So happy, even with her many wounds!

Mary trying to juggle with one ball: note the bandages on her forearms.

John really enjoyed walking the dog around the yard.

Juggling gone awry

As I watched Chris give Mary a ride on the riding lawn mower for entertainment,
I realized that we really have become Southerners.

Grandmom with Joseph

Cousin Annie with Joseph:
Hard to believe she was an itty bitty flower girl in my wedding and now she is an elegant young lady.