Katie's Fourth in Georgia

Katie spent the 4th of July in Georgia visiting my family. She got to play with her cousins (who she succinctly called cousins as in "C'mere cousins!"). She also cheered her crazy parents as they ran the Peachtree Road Race. Afterwards we had a great cookout and went to a AAA Braves baseball game with a fun firework display afterwards. Katie enjoyed it but wished they could make fireworks that weren't so loud.

Later in the week we travelled to my sister Melinda's house near Alabama and floated in their great pool for a few days. We spent a day at a nearby resort named Callaway Gardens and went to a huge butterfly garden, swam at a beach, rode an old train, and saw a circus. It was a day full of entertainment!

It was a really fun trip and it was great seeing everyone. We look forward to our next visit to Dixie, hopefully when it's not as hot.

Here are some pics from the trip. Lots more photos are here.


About to run the Peachtree 10k


Katie takes advantage of the long drive to the race.


The Fourth of July entertainment


The Thomasons (and Butlers, Cockrells, and Scheniders)


Katie enjoyed watching the AAA Braves get beat by the superior team from the great commonwealth of Virginia, the Norfolk Tides.


Katie hanging out with the girls with a guilty look on her face.


Napping with Grandma


Hanging out with Papa


Cousins!


The best way to cool off on a hot July day


Katie holds on while Daddy pushes


Enjoying the pool


Our little ham sings...


...and plays the drums.


With the cousins at the Callaway Garden butterfly garden


Katie's Papa and Grandma


Katie on the choo choo train at Callaway Gardens.


With Grandma in the lake.


Nancy looks like she's about to make a run for it.


Swingin' Katie


Nancy provides a boost


Daddy gives a boost


Mom and Dad and their grandkids