Presley's First Trip to Illinois

    Last Thursday, we took a trip to visit Matt's family in Illinois.  We decided to drive at night since the girls would hopefully sleep the trip there.  They did great!  While we were there, we enjoyed visiting with family and friends, eating at our favorite restaurants, playing in the backyard, and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.

Bathed, PJ's on and reading to head to Illinois

Aunt Bailey wanted to stay home from school and hold Presley all day, she told me.

Presley's first time swinging.  She LOVED it if you couldn't tell by the picture:)

Addison playing with Jasper, Uncle Austin's new Husky

Presley went right to Great Grandpa and Grandma

Visiting with Great Grandma

Our dinner entertainment

The girls enjoyed playing outside together

Playing with Grandpa

Visiting with Ava, Mia and Erika

4 of the 8 great grandchildren

Addison had a blast playing with the Appleby's at the park

Presley's first visit with Aunt Heather

Jaxson, Addison, and Bailey tackling Matt

Addison and Jaxson

Enjoying a nice evening outside with fire, hot dogs and smores

We enjoyed the great weather with daily walks

Of course, we had to visit our favorite restaurant, Monicals, while we were there.

Grandma and Presley time

The girls and their "best buds" necklaces Grandma got them

   

Pine Mountain with the Family

     On Thursday, Matt, Addison, Presley and I headed to Pine Mountain to spend the weekend with my family.  We all stayed at a cabin together and enjoyed lots of time just hanging out and having fun.  Friday, we visited the Wild Animal Safari which was loads of fun.  I never dreamed I would be more scared of the animals than the kids.  Friday night and Saturday, we enjoyed the Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens.  I am so thankful we had this time together with family!

Here are some pictures of our trip:

Waiting on the rest of the family to get to the cabin

Our ride through the Wild Safari

Presley sat with Nana and Papa in the front so she was safe from the crazy animals

 

Just a few of the many animals we saw on our journey. 

The zebras were a little scary when they opened their mouths to eat.

My brave girl petting her first snake

 

 

Butterfly Garden

Trying to get the butterflies to land on them

Presley got a lot of attention over the weekend

Cuties:)

Memory making times!

Presley enjoying her animals from the Wild Animal Safari

Watch Presley Grow- First 6 Months

5lbs 12oz 17.13in

8lbs 6oz 14.65in

10lbs 3oz 15.35in

13lbs 1oz 16.34in

14lbs 7oz 16.54 in