Georgia Vacation- Kaylee's Rash

While we were in Georgia, Kaylee all of a sudden got this bad rash. I thought that it was a heat rash at first, but then it started spreading all over and moving to different areas of her body. It was really weird. I went through a mental list of all the foods she had eaten and nothing was new. She hadn't had a fever. The only thing I could think was laundry soap. We usually use Tide at home and my sister had a different kind. I went and bought some Tide and sure enough, her rash was gone the next morning.

These pictures are a little blurry but as you can still tell, it was pretty bad. I felt bad for her but it didn't seem to bother her.

Georgia Vacation- Kaylee and Lauren's Other Activities

Since we usually do all our shopping at Walmart, Kaylee hadn't ever experienced riding in the car while shopping. She really liked it.

Kaylee thought she needed to honk Lauren's horn, even though Lauren didn't really like it.

Lauren combing Kaylee's hair

Most mornings, Brandalyn would tell Lauren that it was time to get dressed, comb her hair, or brush her teeth, and Lauren would say that we had to do Kaylee's hair (or whatever activity) first.

Lauren saw me nursing Kaylee so she pretended to feed her baby doll. Since she is the only child right now, she hadn't really seen this done yet. It was pretty cute.

Kaylee loved Lauren's house (made from the dishwasher box).

Lauren enjoyed having someone to play house and other activities with.

Dr. Seuss Musical- I thought the girls would like the musical a little more, but I think they were just having fun being outside.

Dr. Seuss Musical

Dr. Seuss Musical

Big Helper

This picture was at a weird angle, but the girls liked giving each other kisses.

Georgia Vacation- Zoo Atlanta

It has been a long time since Kris or I have been to the zoo. Zoo Atlanta is a smaller zoo than the Phoenix Zoo but it still took us a good part of the day to see everything. The zoo was probably Kaylee's favorite activity that we did. She love animals and loves being outside. The weather was cool for the girls but perfect for us. We had a good time. I have a ton of pictures of the animals and I really had to refrain from putting lots more pictures in.

Brittany, Kaylee, and Kris in front of the elephants at Zoo Atlanta

Lauren and Kaylee

Kaylee made it through most of the day at the zoo but just couldn't stay awake any longer... or maybe she didn't like the exhibit that we were in... snakes, reptiles, and more.

Snow Leopard

Tiger

The tortoise and the hare... we just thought this was an unusual picture!

The lion was trying to hide but we found him.

Kaylee and Lauren in a nest. It's pretty difficult getting a picture of an 11 month old and an almost 3 year old. They both wouldn't smile or look at the camera at the same time. Oh well, they were having fun.

Kaylee in the bird nest

Kaylee was trying hard to walk and loved to be down. That's probably why she was so worn out at the end of the day!

Kaylee walking more...

The zoo has a playground so when we were all done, we let the girls play for a little while. Kaylee loved the slide...

...even without mom going with her!

Lauren wasn't too sure about the slide so I went with both the girls. Before we left, Lauren decided the slide was fun and she could do it herself. Then, she didn't want to leave, of course.

Georgia Vacation- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

So, I am not really all that interested in history probably because I have a hard time remembering what happened when and between who. Well, it was interesting to go to this park while we were in Georgia. If nothing else, I enjoyed being outside and enjoying the scenery, even though it was cold and rainy on and off that day. Kennesaw Mountain was one of the first battlegrounds between the north and south in Georgia during the Civil War. (I tried to explain things the best I could but I'm not sure that I got all the facts right.)

A tunnel that was being made by the Federals but the Confederates evacuated so it was never finished.
Illinois Monument
The two sides faced off here in this area. I couldn't imagine fighting in a war, especially when they line up and shoot at each other.
Kaylee was tired and cold and finally gave in!
This cabin was used as headquarters for one of the sides.

A canon- The mounds of dirt surrounding the canon are said to be the originals.
Could you imagine getting the canons up to the top of this hill?
Brandalyn and Lauren... I just thought it was a good picture!
Canons
The "ditches"/earthworks were made by the troops so they could fight, hide, and probably move around easier.

Brittany, Kris, Kaylee
Guns... one of Kris' favorite things
More guns... can you guess who had the camera?
A canon
A Bible

Georgia Vacation- Swinging

Kaylee would live outside if we would let her. She loves to swing.

Who is having more fun... Kaylee or Lauren?
So cute!
Daddy and Kaylee

Georgia Vacation- Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world. There were quite a few cool exhibits and things to look at. Of course, the pictures don't do it justice.

Jellyfish
Coral Reef and fish

There was this little hallway that you could crawl through, so Kris and Kaylee are on the other side of the tank (I'm not sure how to explain it so it will make sense, sorry)
Alligators
Spider Crabs
Beluga Whales
A tunnel that you walk through and the fish are swimming over your head.

Kaylee and Lauren checking out the fish

Brittany, Kris, Kaylee, and the beluga whales
Whale Shark
Kris, Kaylee, and Brittany sitting in a bubble