On the Road Again

Yesterday, we met Pops half way between Birmingham and Mobile to pick up Tula who's coming to hang out with us through the weekend, allowing me a bit of a rest and providing a helping hand as we get ready for the school year to start next week!

It just so happens we arrived just in time for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. The kiddos had fun trying out all of the rocking chairs and playing checkers!

After breakfast, we turned around and headed back to the 'Ham. It was a beautiful day for a drive, and Mom and I couldn't help but stop off at the Alabama Furniture Market on the way back. It was definitely worth the drive!

Playing at the Park

Today, while the kids played at the park...

I played with my camera:)

Jumpoline

Our new house comes complete with its own trampoline. Walker and Kathryn affectionately call it the "jumpoline."
Can you tell from this close up what she would rather be doing??? Too bad the house didn't come with a pool:)

While We Were Out

While Matt and I made our final haul of furniture from Memphis to Mobile, Walker and Kathryn spent a couple of days down on the river with Nana and Papa. As always, Nana captured some great shots of the kiddos in action.

They climbed...

They rode on the sea doo...

They painted...

They snacked...

They played with shaving cream...

They had a great time!!!

Fun with Family

Wednesday, we went to the pool with Aunt Cori and Cousin Daniel. I thought this picture of Kathryn and Dainel holding hands was so sweet! Walker says Daniel is his best friend--even sweeter!

That same day, Pops and Tula came to town! Walker and Kathryn love playing in the fountains at one of our favorite restaurants.

I tried to get a picture of the two of them but didn't have much success. So, I decided maybe mommy could corral them. Obviously that didn't help:)

This morning, we ate breakfast before Pops and Tula headed home. Again, trying to capture a picture of these two smiling at the same time could be an Olympic sport--it takes a lot of hard work! Gotta love Walker's morning hair:)

One thing we do love is all of this time with our family!

Breaking in the neighborhood

This past weekend, Nana and Papa were in town for a visit. Matt and Papa took the kiddos to the McWane Center for a little scientific exploring. I sent the camera with Matt hoping for a few cute pics, and this was the one picture he came back with...

I did dress Walker and Kathryn in matching outfits so they would be easier to keep up with, but I don't remember picking out the storm trooper costumes:)

Nana and I did a little shopping to take advantage of the tax free weekend. We found this fun Diego slip and slide at Target for $2.50! Needless to say, the kids couldn't wait to try it out!

Because our back yard is all deck (great for riding bikes, not so good for slip and slides), we had to set it up in the front yard. Kathryn was wearing a much too small swimsuit and a sunhat that I know she wore when she was about 3 months old!

These are a few of my favorite "Alabama" things.

Now, that we are back in the Heart of Dixie, I can't wait to enjoy some of my favorite 'Bama products. Here are my top three...

Wickles

Wickles are yummy spicy pickles. If you love hot, you will LOVE Wickles!!

Naturally More

Cori introduced me to Naturally More, and I LOVE it. Bye bye natural peanut butter. This is my new favorite!

Big Sky Bread Company

And if anyone knows me, they know I live for Big Sky's granola and chocolate chip cookies. These cookies were like medicine to me when I was in college. If I had a bad day or got a little homesick (or really any excuse I could come up with), a Big Sky cookie always seemed to make everything better!

Check on the websites to see if you too can enjoy some of these local favorites in your hometown!