Hey Kiddos! Let's Have A Fun Day!

The girls are in the Christmas spirit of giving

It wouldn't be a trip to the mall without visiting the Disney Store

After some super fun escalator rides, we all hit the playground

Last stop dinner at Chuck E Cheese

I wish every day could be a "fun day"!

 

Over the hills and through the woods to Papa George's house we go...

We took a day trip with all the kids to see Papa George and Mimi Kim.  They are building a new log cabin not far from Chattanooga.  After a quick bite of lunch with them, we headed up the mountain ridge to see their new place.  It was a gorgeous drive. The leaves were all changing and we spotted a breathtaking view of the town below around one of the curves.  The kids loved the "rollercoaster" road.
It wasn't long before we were there.

We took a tour and saw all the hard work they have already done. It will be a wonderful retreat to call home when they are finished.  My favorite might have been the exposed beam ceiling in the living room. The girls had so much fun running around.

  Shepherd loved watching them play and got lots of practice walking outside.

We had a blast and look forward to many more great times at the new house!

Fair Rides

Ella and Skyler rushed to the little car ride and hopped in a perfectly sporty pink one. They managed to strap in and grab the wheels for a fun ride. Then came the loud sounds of air and clicking of gears for the ride to work. In an instant, fear and tears combined. Thinking all we needed was the ride to start and the fun would begin we left Ella on there. The crying did stop once the ride began, but no fun followed. Each round she gave us looks that could kill. Without saying a word, she let us know she was VERY angry that we made her ride this one while Skyler waved from the fence. Once it was over, we swiftly grabbed her for a hug. She cried so hard telling us she did not want to ride the cars and was scared that we made her. We thought to ourselves the same thing you are - we are AWFUL parents putting her through that just for a ride. Kids don't have to like fair rides if they simple don't. We had pushed too far. We promised her that would not happen again. We would not make her ride anything if she did not want to. It was time for some good fair food, so we quickly changed gears to find a "happy place".  

A little while later, this happened
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3B3Zqe7RTI

Our terrified little girl transformed into a dare-devil! Who was this child?  She was going in the fun house, sliding down the huge slide a few stories tall (both with me), riding the kiddie coaster solo, and having a ball on the kids free-fall! Suddenly, we were okay parents after all...

Independence Day

Pool party at the Quarles this 4th of July! That is Ella surrounded by all the floatation devices.

Check out Skyler's cute float ring.

Shepherd kept a watch on all the fun poolside.

The girls zoom across the pool on the surfboard.

Upside down goggles are so stylin'

We had a surprise visit from Shirley

and Kelly

Nothing says 4th of July like a big plate of beans

Ginny's chocolate delight was a patriotic treat

The end to another fun 4th!

Morning Out

Sometimes the best times involve very little planning. A middle of the week breakfast at Cracker Barrel was just that type of fun!

a game of checkers always entertains the girls

and Ella's kitty cat

Shepherd looks like such a big boy sitting at the table with everyone

Ginny was able to join us for Paw Paw's belated "birthday breakfast" and that made it extra special

Granny got lots of love from the girls

Shepherd had a great time with Paw Paw while all the girls shopped.

rock candy was an awesome treat from Aunt Ginny

Shepherd got a little Granny love that was the best treat

Three generations of Quarles men

LOVE IT!

It was a wonderful morning out with the family!

Gigi is another year young!

Gigi get a little help opening her gift

great idea to make lovely hats

doll it up with a bow

a shoe tree for a shoe lover

Ella is rockin a new do!

“Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of 'you' to the world.”

Memorial Day

We spent this Memorial Day with Mimi Kim and Paw Paw George

We all had a wonderful time.

Mimi Kim helped Ella improve her skills on a big girl bike

A big smile for all this fun!

                                                          

Ella made a friend

  

We all had brownies and ice cream to celebrate Cullen's birthday

  Ella eventually was zooming along

Showing off her tower

Shepherd had a great day being entertained by it all!

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

We live in The Land of the Free because of the sacrifices made by the very Brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces. May the ones we have lost never be forgotten.

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