Spring Break - Part 2- Atlanta Zoo

The Zoo was so much fun, not to mention very crowded. Thursday turned out to be a wonderful day and I think everyone took advantage of it. In fact, I think I can be safe in saying that every 2-3 year old in the greater Atlanta area was at the Zoo. It was trying at times but we ended up having a bunch of fun.

Suzy and Cooper checking out the Flamingos
This is the baby Panda Mei-Lan. According to the Zoo lady, this is about all she does.

self -portrait


Suzy was interested in the animals while Cooper was interested in climbing up the rope fences to get to the animals.

This Kangaroo has it made!

Cooper practicing his sheep grooming skills

Suzy and a very docile piggy

The goats fascinated Cooper.

Someones having a bad day. Right after I took this photo, the sheep snapped at them.

The train was the highlight of Cooper's day. Suzy, on the other hand, will never have a son named Griffith due to the boy sitting directly behind them.

Panda Love!!

Spring Break 2008 - Part 1- San Deigo

It's way too early to be this smiley

If anyone knows me at all I have to be everywhere EARLY. So we left Marietta about 7Am for a 9AM flight. Good thing we did, because everyone in the state must have been on Spring Break. It was crazy.

Leaving on a Jet plane. Sarah was a bit nervous, she had never flown on any airline except Delta (her mom works for Delta). After the initial takeoff, she settled in quite nicely.

We loved our hotel room. It was the hotel Solmar located in the Gaslamp district of San Diego. It was right next to Petco field and across from the convention center. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to get away from the big hotel chains.



The hotel gives you complimentary zebra and tiger print robes to wear




Loved this statue.
This was right on the bay, close to the the cruise ships and homeless people





On the Ferry to Coronado
(In my other life, I would live on Coronado Island and take the Ferry in to San Diego to my ultra cool office overlooking the San Diego bay.)



Biking on Coronado Island.
Sarah got a flat tire and we got a heck of deal on the bike rentals

Boat Drinks at the Hotel Del Coronado

In front of the Hotel Del Coronado

Pacific Ocean.

It was very cold that day, so we just walked around and played in the sand

Captain Suzy will be piloting your boat today.

Please keep arms and feet within the vessel.

Next trip I am Kayaking. These folks were out there with all the big ships.

Last day....San Diego State University.

We had a really fun trip to San Diego for my meeting this year. We stayed long enough to have a good time but not get too bored. Suzy and I were in our "must see everything" mode, so we got up early and stayed out late exploring the city. I can now confidently say I know how to use the rail system. The food was excellent, I really enjoyed my Lobster burrito at the Rocking Baja Lobster, and my coconut covered french toast at the beach restaurant. The bike riding was great, the cruisers were so much more comfortable than a normal bike. The houses on Coronado were so beautiful, the residents walk or ride their bikes everywhere. I had a huge case of the "I wants" on the island.

My conference went well and Suzy & Sarah had such fun hanging out. Next year, the conference is in New Orleans. Suzy is already begging to go

Winter Guard Championships

We went down to Macon to see Suzy's Winter Guard perform.

They did terrific, scoring 8th place out of 18 guards.

It was a very exciting season, though I think Suzy is glad to have some off time.

My camera is absolutely the pits at taking action shots but I was able to muster up a few stills.

If you ever have a chance to attend championships, I highly recommend it.

All the squads were incredible (one squad was jump-roping and twirling at the same time!)

I have to give a quick shout out to my GPS navigator, I don't think we would have ever gotten home without it. The highway was a mess due to all the spring break traffic. We ended up hitting detour on the navigator and had a fun ride through several small towns.

Spring has sprung

This is the most colorful time the year at our house. The Azaleas and Dogwoods are incredible.



My first ever tulip.
I planted them by the mailbox last fall and totally forgot about them.
It was a great surprise to see them popping up.

Winter Guard Perfomance - April 3

You are invited......
Suzy's Winter Guard is having a practice performance at Wheeler High School on Thursday, April 3. They are preparing for their final *big* competition and are hoping to stage their show in front of friends and family to get them ready for the big day (April 5).
Please let me know if you would like to come and I'll get all the details from Suzy.

Easter 2008

We spent Easter at the Big Canoe. We had hoped to see Mom & Dad, Brad and his family but due to some changes in medications it just didn't work out this year. We sure did miss seeing everyone!

Uncle Ben, Jessica, and Papa McEver did join us in celebrating Easter. It was a fun day. I think everyone (including Coops) was worn out by the end of the day.

Dying Easter eggs with Uncle Ben (Brown Chicken, Brown Cow)

The Easter Bunny was able to find Suzy and Coops

Mr. GQ styling in his first suit

Outside the Big Canoe Chapel

Cooper was working the crowd Easter morning


Isn't this the cutest dress on Suzy??

Suzy and Aunt Jessica swinging up at the pool

she shoots for 3 and scores!

Ballin'

Easter Egg hunt #4

Cooper's cheering section

No Suzy, we can't take the cute, fuzzy bunny home

Coops is only interested in the Candy!

As for the Lenten season, the Cadbury egg was good but I was expecting a little bit more. I had a handful of peanut m & m's and some macaroni and cheese yesterday but it just wasn't as good as I had building it up in my mind. I have gotten over a couple of my big vices and well I just don't want to go back to having chocolate every day with cheese on everything I eat. With that said... we are getting carry out from California Pizza Kitchen tonight. Yummy!

Egg Hunt-o-rama

Mt. Bethel Egg Hunt 2008

Are my ears straight?

Best Buddies (Carter and Cooper)


Carter and Cooper attempting to do the Bunny Hop

Coops singing to the Sheep

Check out how huge the eye is on this Llama

Coops was trying to get a closer view of Mr. Llama



Eastside Baptist Church Egg Hunt 2008

Having fun jumping around

Coops was helping Carter out with eggs

Checking out the prizes

Carter was looking for Candy

The spoils

Two of our local churches held egg hunts Saturday morning. It was a beautiful morning so we decided to take the boys to both hunts. They did quite well for themselves. Cooper was more about quantity while Carter insisted on quality (re. what kind of chocolate was inside). They had a great time together and both churches had activities beyond the egg hunt that they could take part in.

Here comes Peter Cottontail

2008

2007

2006

It's right around the corner folks! We go every year to Town Center Mall to get pictures with the same bunny. Suzy went along with it this year, but I did have to "threaten" her to get her in the shot. Danny doesn't think it's too outrageous that I'll be calling Suzy home when she's 25 to get a bunny pic. I know I have my weird traditions, but c'mon it's fun to see how much the kids change from year to year.

Like the Easter egg hunt last weekend, Cooper did not have a problem at all with the rabbit. He sat right up in his lap and commenced with the smiling.

2 days until Cheese, Chocolate, and Colas. I have already bought 3 Cadbury eggs to indulge in. Suzy and I decided we are ordering pizza and making a chocolate cake for supper.

If I don't post anymore before Sunday.....Happy Easter Ya'll