Springtime Fun

Our spring has been pretty crazy, but SO fun, as we've had lots of visitors and exciting things to do...

On Easter, we had Sophie's baby blessing.  We were privileged to have a LOT of family (literal and adopted) there, including my brother, Shawn's brother, the Eliassens, the Halls (both generations), and the Larsens.  Unfortunately, the camera didn't make it out much.  These are the only shots we got of the kids in their Easter finery.  We had a great time, though! 

In May, our nephew Justin graduated from Carrollton High!  I can't believe we're that old...  But we're SO proud of him.  Marie was able to come out for the graduation (and to play with us).  We loved having her here, and still think she ought to make it a permanent transition ;)

Justin marching into the stadium

As part of Marie's trip, we all took off up the Georgia Mountains to Cloudland Canyon State Park for a little hiking.  The views were spectacular.  We hiked to the waterfalls, which were pretty enough to make the 1200+ stairs worth it. (The trick was, you climbed DOWN the stairs to get to the falls.  You kept going, because you were more focused on getting to the falls than the fact that every stair you climbed down, you would then have to climb back up.  Devious, really.  But still fun!)

Brendan holding up the giant boulder

The whole gang.  Even Sophie enjoyed the hiking!

Morgan, Brendan, Justin and Rick

Hey look!  They CAN get along!