Johnson City Childrens Museum

We went to a childrens museum in Johnson City during a visit with Nana and Granddad.

Here's Philip flying a space shuttle,

and driving a car.

Dad came up with this idea - and showed Philip what to do..

To make his face and hands.

Then Mom had to try.

There was so much to see and do!

This is Philip working the drive through window in the bank.

He also flew a helicopter...

But his favorite part was shopping in the grocery store.

He needed to buy lots of groceries.

And most importantly, some ice cream!

Cheeeeese!!

Fourth of July - 2009

Happy Fourth of July!

We spent most of the day doing this....

Philip has become a BIG fan of the pool.

Our neighborhood has a really nice pool where we spend lots of time these days.

Mostly catching our little fish.

It was a nice way to spend my birthday!

That night, we went out to watch some fireworks!

Which were a big hit with Philip too!

Stone Mountain

The second part of our mini-vacation - Stone Mountain!

Philip loved riding up to the mountain.

He and Daddy went walking to the "edge"

I'm pretty sure the ride up to the mountain in the sky lift was his favorite part of the mountain.

We rode up to the mountain several times.

And we ran some more...

Chased some HUGE bubbles...

We had a drink to cool off while waiting on the train.

Finally rode the train..

And took a little rest on the train!

We also rode a Duck (special vehicle that rides on land and water).

And we all got these duck noise makers.

Which Philip LOVED.

Later we played in a huge "Barn" which had slides, tunnels, games, and fun animals to play on.

The Barn was a big hit with Philip. Especially the 3-story slide!

We had to go back the next day.

That night we stayed up extra late for the laser show.

We were very tired from the long busy day, but we made it!

We also watched a fun 4-D movie. Philip loved wearing the glasses and that it rained on us in the movie!!

Too cute.

Taking a break in the rocking chairs.

Needless to say - we had a wonderful time. As we pulled out of the parking lot, Philip said, "Why are we leaving?"