Thanksgiving in Georgia 2012

We headed down to Georgia after school got out on Tuesday, Nov. 20th.  We always hit a bunch of holiday traffic on the way down and arrive pretty late at night.  But, it is worth the long drive because we get four full days with family.  We spent two days with each family and we had a wonderful time!  Wednesday, Nov. 21st we spent the entire day with Mama Cook and Papa Doug.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous that day so we went to a nearby park and played soccer, then headed to the Varsity for lunch, headed to another park for playtime, Volleyball and a stroll and then went back to Mama Cook and Papa Doug's for dinner.  It was a great day! 

The family playing soccer on this beautiful day.  It was so neat to see Papa Doug running all over with the Grandkids only 6 mos after his transplant!! 

 

Riley trying to get the ball from Papa Doug.

Reece playing defense.

We went to another park that had really cool climbing rocks.  We all had fun playing on these.

 Riley had learned how to play Volleyball in P.E. this past quarter so she was really eager to show off her moves.  We enjoyed playing on this sand court.  Made me feel like I was at the beach.

 Daddy slamming one down on Riley.

 We always love a trip to the Varsity while in Atlanta!  We actually went 2 times this trip - one time with Mama Cook and Papa Doug and one time with my family. 

 On Thursday, Nov. 22 we spent the whole day with my family.  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal and played lots of games.  Jonathon, our nephew, was loving on everyone.  We have lots to be thankful for!!!

Sweet cousins!

On Friday, Nov. 23rd we spent the day with Mama Cook, Papa Doug, Uncle Dave, GG & GP Walker.  The girls enjoyed making ornaments with Mama Cook, playing a game with GG, and playing with our fun Uncle Dave. 

 Making Christmas Ornaments with Mama Cook.

 The finished products...

Tony and GP were checking out some of GP's treasures.

 GG came up with a fun game to play with the girls.  She would ask them questions such as "What is your favorite foods, animals, places to visit, etc... and they would have to find the answers (pictures) in magazines.  This helped her learn more about their likes and interests. 

Sweet family photo!

Uncle Dave always comes up with fun things for the girls to do.  This time he surprised them with helium inflated, remote control "Nemos."  The girls had a blast playing with these fish.

 

 Uncle Dave transporting the fish to GG & GP's house. 

Nemo coming after GP...

After showing GG & GP the fun fish, we headed to a nearby playground.  The girls enjoyed a fun game of tag with their Uncle Dave. 

Papa Doug, Mama Cook, and Tony enjoying the game of tag from afar.

 On Saturday, Nov. 24th we spent the day with my family.  We had another yummy trip to the Varsity, then headed to Krispy Kreme Donuts for dessert and then did some fun crafts with Grandma and Aunt Kim at the house. 

The girls enjoyed playing with Jonathon.

Fun cousin time!!

 Reece reading to Grandma.

 Aunt Kim came up with a neat Snowman craft for the girls to do.

 Reece's finished Snowman...

 Regan and Jonathon

Fall Outing for Riley and Daddy...

The weekend of November 16 - 18th, Riley and Tony enjoyed their 3rd year of Fall Outing at Camp Kanata.  They enjoyed canoeing, BB guns, archery, building forts, climbing trees, and I believe they did the zipline into very cold water as well.  It is always a sweet time to spend quality time with Daddy. 

 I love their expressions in this photo!!!

 The girls learning to build a fire.

 Riley with her friends, Emma and Julianne.

 This big oak tree is over 200 years old.

 Riley and Emma enjoying the fort they built.

BB gun shooting.

Riley's End of the Season Soccer Party...

Riley had a great fall season in soccer.  She had a wonderful coach, John Garcia, and a sweet group of girls on her team.  At the end of the season, the team celebrated at TCBYogurt and each girl received a medal.  Riley is looking forward to playing spring soccer with this same team and coach.

 Coach Garcia presenting Riley's medal to her.

 Way to go Riley!

The "Ireland" soccer team.

Y Princess Dinner at Kanki...

Tony keeps very busy with Y Princess since he is in tribes with both Riley and Reece this year.  Tony and Reece's fall camp was on 11/4 and the next night 11/5 Riley's tribe went out to dinner at Kanki Japanese Steakhouse.  They had a great time and Riley enjoyed the shrimp and steak at Kanki.

 Riley enjoying the fish tank in the foyer of the restaurant.

 Riley with her friends, Gracie and Julianne.

 Sarah and Riley the chopstick masters.

 Riley watching the chef cook in front of her.