Bridesmaids fun!

(wedding photos by PictureThis! Photography)

In the past week, I have gotten to see and visit with my Maid of Honor (who is now happily married :)) my Matron of Honor, and Bridesmaid from my wedding. Very weird that it worked out that way as they are not related or from the same town. Lori (former maid) was one of my best friends and roomates in college and now lives in Nashville. She and her husband, Ricky, stopped in Macon on their way down to The Masters. Beth (another former bridesmaid who lives in Macon with her hubby) and I had a great time catching up and reminiscing over old photos.

Looking over some hideous pictures from the college scrapbook

At Sunday brunch

Meredith (matron of honor) was my best friend in high school and currently lives in Maryland. She was down for a visit and to celebrate the big 3-0! The boys and I had a great time visiting with Meredith and her two boys...although 4 boys under the age of 4 was kind of crazy! We decorated train cupcakes, watched the random April snow showers, and had a great time running all over her new (and not yet furnished house).

Self-portrait because we couldn't teach a 3 year old how to use the camera.

I think we both must have rubbed vasoline all over our faces before this shot...

Decorating train cupcakes (poor Lukey shunned in the corner eating Cheerios)

Typical 3 year-old smile for the camera
Watching the snow...so weird!

Jackson entertaining himself with a plastic sleeve left over from Christmas ornaments

I mean, who needs toys when you have a cool piece of trash and a house without furniture to run through?


So great to see you friends!!! Now we just need to make sure we don't wait so long before we do it again :)

*Check out the post below if you haven't already*

UGA Baseball Game

On Saturday, Chief and Kikye took the boys to their first UGA baseball game. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time (despite the fact that Jackson was still running a fever). Here are some pics from the afternoon...

My big, big boy...

Daddy and Jackson...focused on the gameWearing brother's shades
Who does he think he is???

Cherry Blossom ends...

Our Cherry Blossom fun was held at bay this year by fevers and floods. The weather made being sick just a little bit easier...it rained so much that we couldn't have gone anywhere even if we wanted to. Just to give you an idea of how much it rained, here's a before and after picture of the creek in our backyard. It went from creek to raging river in a hurry. Thankfully everyone was feeling much better by the time the rain stopped on Sunday. We crammed as much as we possibly could into our last day of the festival. We visited the street fair on Mulberry, spent hours more at the fair at Central City Park, and went for a picnic and fireworks finale celebration at Wesleyan. We had a great time and can't wait for next year :)

Fishing for sharks with Daddy and Chief

Getting strapped in for the bungee jump...I still can't believe my baby did this.

He got his face painted like Spiderman...precious

Hanging with Lacey the pink poodle and a pink Chick Fil-A Cow at Wesleyan

Fireworks finale...

Even with headphones on, he cried. I will say we were pretty close though...so close that the debris from the fireworks was falling down on us. The video is sideways, but you get the idea.

One tired little boy, exhausted from a full day of Cherry Blossom fun. I mean, he fell asleep holding his carnival prize and while drinking his slushie...straw in mouth.

Now that's tired.

And here's what little Luke has been up to...

*New randomness from Jackson -->

Race

Booooo!

Cherry Blossom fun is currently on hold as both of my boys have 103 degree fevers and strep....booooo :(
I guess it helps that it's raining and we're not missing much anyway.

The new pic in the header is of all the Morgan cousins (Luke, Jake, Jackson, Allie). Aren't they just too cute?

The Pinkest Party On Earth!

One of my favorite things about living in Macon in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For those of you not familiar, here's a little background...

"Each March, Macon becomes a pink cotton-spun paradise of delight as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. And for 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation as they visit the town referred to by Congressional Records as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. It has grown from a three-day festival with 30 events, to a 10-day celebration featuring hundreds of events planned to entertain all ages and backgrounds: delight in the splendor of hot-air balloons, colorful parades, historic tours, an unforgettable Sea Lion show, dazzling fireworks displays, and amusement rides for all ages. Nightly concerts feature top national and regional recording artists from every musical genre, and military bands. From stylish fashion shows and gala balls to dancing in the streets of Macon at the street party, the Cherry Blossom Festival is The Pinkest Party on Earth!"

We spend most of our time at Central City Park where there are rides, shows, food, exhibits, pink poodles, face painting, pony rides, you name it...basically it's every kid's dream and my wallet's worst nightmare. But we love it and try to spend as much time there as possible while we can. We kicked of the festival by going down on Saturday for the pink pancake breakfast. We rode rides, watched some friends perform in recitals, saw the sea lion show, and probably the highlight...the model train exhibit...you're all shocked, I know.

(Luke ate this entire pancake)

Too little :(

Their newest intern

We headed down again today to eat lunch, ride more rides, see the sea lions and model trains again, and get a slushie....and Jackson rode his first roller coaster, which was too cute!

Jackson is in the 5th car back, riding with the kid in the red hat. He told me the roller coaster "went berry fast" and that he "liked it really good".

Drinking his slushie and waiting on the sea lion show.

.....and we're headed back again tonight for pink margaritas and a buffet cover band concert! (and more rides and trains, I'm sure). Stay tuned for more Cherry Blossom fun!

Train guy

My child is obsessed with trains. I never knew someone could be so fascinated by every single aspect of one thing...TRAINS. Real ones, pretend ones, track, stations, bridges, crossing arms, conductors, couplings, cargo...it is never ending...and oh so precious. He loves to study his "train maps". "Train maps" are simply any kind of pamphlet or brochure advertising trains of any kind. And when I say study, I mean really study. He looks at them for HOURS on end. One of his favorites is a brochure for the Red Sightseeing Train in Saint Augustine (which we plan to ride this summer). It lives in the car, so that is where he studies it.

I feel like I'm driving a mini tourist around town. This past weekend, we discovered that there is a mini train at the Macon Mall....and WOW, was someone excited. We were sitting in the food court eating dinner when Jackson screams "I hear a train! Mommy, did you hear that CHOOOOO?!" I'm thinking, 'Ok, this child is so obsessed, he's hearing imaginary trains now.' But then, sure enough, here comes a train down the aisle of the mall. WHAT??? Apparently it comes on the weekend and gives rides around the mall. Man, I wish that had been my idea. These people must make a killing ($3 for adults, $2 for kids).

So Jackson and I rode the train...and I'm sure we will be going back again very soon :)

Trying to figure out how it works

Riding in the blue car...only because the caboose was already taken.Not sure what happened here, but it looks like I might be having more fun than Jackson.

Notice the little blonde head hanging out :)

Little Docs

Both boys at 10 months in their scrubs :)

yummy breakfast...followed by a bath :)

Snow!

Snow in Macon, GA? I know, hard to believe, but it happened. And the boys loved it. Well, Jackson loved it....Luke, not so much.

Catching snowflakes on your tongue...something every kid should experience.

Luke was much happier as an observer.

Even pup got to enjoy some white stuff

Put me back in the garage!

He's so sweet....even when he's got snot running into his mouth :)

Hope your snow day was fun!

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