Laser Light Show At Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park

We all decided to get together and enjoy a fun (sweaty/humid) night at the Stone Mountain Laser Light Show. It was free dollars, except for parking, so you can't beat that. Troy and Kristin came with mom and sis-in-laws and baby BMW, Missy and Nick with Denham and Brenin, and of course our 'little' tribe. It was a blast to run the hill, play freeze tag, eat a packed dinner, take kids to the bathroom, oh and watch the show that started at 9:30pm. With laser lights, fire works and fun music, the kids loved the entire show! What a great night!

Who? What Did That?

If you haven't guessed yet, we don't need a four legged pet! We have our very own 2 legged, 16 mo. old baby boy animal. This little guy really, really, likes to get our attention. He's recently enjoyed pencils, along with markers as the companion tool for wall decor...opening and closing doors (and just today he's learned the lock on the handles--that smartie pants) and to top it off, the garbage cans make a daily round by our little, happy, smiling monster. I really don't want him to grow any taller, because he's getting really good at climbing...that is a whole new world of obsticals he has had his eye on. I need a nap!

The Rock, GA

The Rock Ranch put on a special 'Family Fun Days' so we decided to take advantage of the prices and try out the ranch for our first time. Heard of it many times, but a family of 7 is never cheap no matter where you go...so we took off on the 90 minute drive to The Rock, Georgia. Although I've lived here over 8 years, I still can't get over how beautiful and green it is here, so the drive was so relaxing to me (helps that most animated movies run that long too :) Turns out the owner S. Truett Cathy is also the founder of Chick fil a. Check it out their site.


This was a hot and sweaty day, but well worth it. (Of course it's making more sense why the fall is their busiest part of he year!) I was only able to document half of the day, because I decided to abandon my heavy camera and just enjoy the day! I wish I could have at least caught the last scene of all of us racing each other on the go carts or pedal carts, whatever. Good times. With a small crowd we were able to maximize the entire park.

Night At The Park

Our ward activity was at the Newnan Utility Park/Castle Park. All three units that meet in our building were invited. It was a perfect night of good weather and fun people.

Ammon trying his first piece of watermelon...loving it!



Checking out the sprinklers.

Ammon and Tarin

Raegan

Jarom

I can only imagine what he's thinking of doing...

Brynley Madison Wardwell

I've been kicking myself for not bringing my camera when we visited Troy and Kristin at the hospital. So this post is a bit late. They came over the other night when Gpa W came to town. So I was able to snatch a few takes...

Brynley Madison Wardwell born July 11, 2009

Ammon could not keep his kisses to himself. This was a constant thing...he loooves babies!

First Harvest

This is what our garden looks like today. I'm excited how it's turned out so far. Lots of bugs, weeds and storms got in the way, but nothing to keep from the great abundance of produce. The kids have loved watching it grow and helping me pick the tomatoes and peppers.

Tomatoes are ripe and juicy! Bell peppers nice and crisp!

OOOOooo the corn! Can't wait to sink my teeth into the sweet corn tonight!

Glad to say this is ony the beginning!

Sweet Georgia South...

In case anyone wanted to know how busy our little boy was...just take a look! For a long time he's wanted to open doors and get away from us as we change his diaper. Well he was able to accomplish both recently. He wiggle away and ran to the back door and...

decided to share with the world his accomplishments...what a little stinker he is...

Wardwell Reunion

I'm finally able to get these pictures up from when everyone came out for the wedding and a reunion of fun. Here are all the families and kids. This was a fun morning...Ha! But it's good to have everyone together.

Trent and Ammon

Gma and Gpa with all grandkids

Wardwell Family

Somewhere in their my little sweetie Tarin Page celebrated her 6th birthday. I can't believe how fast she is growing up and becoming the beautiful woman that she is. We love you Tarin and hope you had a great birthday.

Thank you Gma and Gpa Wardwell for making those few day so fun and memorable.

Newest...to be...Palmer

Well another brother sees the light and decides to pop the question. Just want to wish my little brother and his sweetie good times and rich experiences. I'm very excited to see the both of them in October. Love you Trevor!

4th Of July Memories

What a summer it has been. Besides all the swimming, free movie days, play dates...A big highlight is the union of Missy and Nick Lane. It was such a treat to have all of my in-laws here to visit and enjoy the festivities. The backyard wedding was on the 4th of July so it was turned into a night of swimming and fireworks. I have to say we didn't get a whole lot out of the fireworks, because by days end we were all exhausted!! Some day the little ones won't be so little and we will be able to extend our days...
Soon I will post the rest of the the crazy, but fun pictures from having family in town. It was so nice to have them all here. Carrie, it really was a treat having a house full of kids...I love chaos...especially when they are all smiling! :) Miss all of you!