Birthdays and Funerals

Near the end of the summer Gdad died. It was a sad time, Gma is doing alright but her health is not the best either. Adam bought a ticket for me as he had been about 3 weeks earlier to visit Gdad while Adam was doing a research intro at the NASA Ames center. 

While in town for the funeral we spent some time at the house. Even though it was a sad time we had smiles, celebrated Gdad's life, and also celebrated Dad's Birthday. 

At the memorial service watching a video of Gdad's photo memories.

Adam was at home finding what he could to eat. This man loves boneless wings. 

When we got back we went to see the Botanial Gardens animals at night -  very cool! 

In September Adam and I took a trip to Nashville. We were going for a surprise party for my best friend from college. Beforehand I took Adam for a tour around downtown, the Parthanon, breakfast at pancake pantry and anything else I could find to show him!

Wildhorse Salon:-)

We took a tour of the Ryman and of course needed a photo with the Wilco picture - Adams favorite! 

It was then off to the Birthday Party. They had been at the lake but we had a bit of a cold so slept in and did not make it, so I was the surprise at the Birthday party....Bozer is the best friend all of us could ever have. The theme was 30 and we all brought 30 things that Becky would like for her birthday. Her favorite may have been these 30 Sonic cups - she loves Sonic cups!!

Erica making us all laugh!!

The crew at Mexican dinner - the best for all those G-Free girls. 

Then we went to hear some bluegrass downtown - what a fun city and fun girls!

Later in the month we celebrated Adam's birthday next. Happy Birthday to my love!

Beginning Of Summer

These are a little out of order but the beginning of our summer started out sunny and bright - Summer is my favorite time of year. We had a beautiful day to get out to a baseball game with our friend Barb - Such a lovely day at the Ballpark and fantastic seats! 

Really fantastic seats! 

The botanical garden had a new exhibit with animals galore - my favorite! 

Adam with flowers and me with a frog - love those frogs! 

We celebrated a night out with yummy organic food and then my best friend from high school came in with her family. It was so wonderful to have them in town and since her brother-in-law lives here too we got to see everyone! 

We spent time at the park and played at home. I LOVED having B&B&J here!!! 

B and his honorary Auntie Ruth! 

Smiling B:-) 

Alan and his very sweet soon to be fiance came for a visit. She is a Nashville girl so of course we love her and she is the sweetest. They are engaged now so I'm not breaking any secrets! 

Smiths invasion of Atlanta!

These photos are in no particular order but all are from the Smith's visit to ATL. We could not have been happier to have them and even Jeremy came this year! As you can see above and below we frequented Krispie Kreme SEVERAL times and spent hours at the ATL Aquarium. 

Waiting for the Dolphin Show. Adam and Jeremy thought it was a bit cheesy but Lynn, the girls and I loved it! 

Lots of fish and rides on the moving sidewalk

Divers to wave at....

.....giant sharks and 3D movies......

....and more 3D movies! Nemo was in this one:-) 

Albino Alligators....

....Sisters with a tired kid....

....and an uncle with a tired kid!

Three girls in a bed...

...Lynn and Jeremy at the Coke Museum...

....Lots of walking....

....More KK....

..ice cream at the CNN Center....

.....pictures at the CNN Center.....

...lunch at the Varsity....

....more ice cream....

...Dinner at home with Barb...

....and Zoo Atl!

We spent at least an hour feeding parakeets! 

More and More feeding of the parakeets!

and more parakeets! 

touched some reptiles and played on the playground.....

and more parakeets! 

We were cat sitting for a neighbor and he was a definite highlight! 

I worked one day while the girls were here and they came to visit. They thought the place was super fun! 

We played Wii almost every night. 

O making Strawberry Shortcake and C playing in the fountain. 

We did lots of swimming, playing in water and a little sleeping.

Bubble tea was a hit! 

And then a trip to GA tech and their fountains. WE LOVED HAVING THE SMITHS IN ATLANTA!!!