Aunt Kristin & Kids

My friend Kristin brought her kids and came to visit us.  I am sure it's not easy flying with two kids but we are so glad they all came.  We did lots of fun things while she was here.  Our first trip was to the Atlanta Aquarium.  We had never been there before and it was awesome.  Practically the first thing we did was go to the dolphin show.  I love dolphins and this show was incredible.  

It was a little chaotic since it was spring break and March Madness was in town.  But we didn't lose anyone and the kids had a great time.  We saw all kinds of sea life including this Beluga whale, seahorses, jellyfish, and much much more.  We also got to pet sting rays in one of the touch tanks.  I didn't think we would ever get the kids away from that attraction. 

When Tessa's spring break was over, we took Kristin's kids to the zoo.  It was a beautiful day so we played at the park and had a picnic too.  

 I hadn't seen the baby giraffe, Kiko, yet so I was excited too.

On another day we rode the train at our local park.  The conductor couldn't believe I had never ridden before.  Well, I'm a girl mom.  Tessa would have liked it though, maybe sometime I will bring her.   

The kids played so well together.  With Ryan in France and Kristin around to help me with everything, I had plenty of time to relax even with two extra kids.  It's handy having a wife!

On Friday, we went to the Children's Museum.  Tessa has grown up so much since the last time we were here.  It was way more fun this time.  There was a craft station outside where they got to paint and make kites.  I think we explored every room with the farm always being a popular stop.    

Over the week-end we hiked Pearson Falls.  I say hike, it's really more of an easy walk but with three small kids that's perfect.  We've had so much rain this spring, everything was green and beautiful.

 

 

The kids played dress up, aren't they just adorable?!  

I love this picture, but it makes her Daddy groan when Tessa kisses boys.  She is such an affectionate kid.

We are so glad that our friends could make the trip and we were sad to see them go.  We are heading to Texas this summer so we will get to see them again soon.