Savannah, GA

Scott and I went to Savannah on Thursday.  We did a Hop on Hop off Trolley tour.  It was nice.  There were about 13 or 14 stops you could get off at if you wanted to and then another trolley would be by in 20 min or less.  It was very informative; we learned lots and enjoyed it.  We got off at Forsyth Park and strolled through the park. We went over to the St. John the Baptist Cathedral, which was beautiful.  The tour took us through all the squares that Savannah is known for and by so many cute house.  I loved the hanging moss. 

The fountain at Forsyth Park

Walking through the park.  See all the moss!

 

 

This picture and the one below are some of the squares

 

 

This was City Market.  We looked in a few shops and had lunch

While we enjoyed Savannah, Scott and I both agree we like Charleston better.  I'd still go back to Savannah and stroll around more.  There's plenty still to see. After lunch we headed to Hilton Head which I'll have a post about next.

Tybee Island

Scott and I stayed on Tybee Island a few weeks ago.  I had taken the kid to my parents and they spent time with them, all their aunts and uncles, and cousins.  Scott and I did sightseeing in Tybee Island, Savannah, and Hilton Head.  Here are pictures from Tybee Island.  We loved it!  Our condo overlooked the beach and we got lucky and were at a place that wasn't a busy part of the beach.  Every morning and evening, we'd see the dolphins out in front of us.  We climbed 178 stairs to the top of the Tybee Lighthouse and saw the light keepers house and learned some of the history.  Other than that, we mostly relaxed, walked on the beach, and had amazing seafood. 

The view from our Condo

 

 

 

 

 

at the top of the lighthouse

 

Dinner at A.J's Dockside.  We had shrimp and flounder.  I tried Ahi Tuna here. It was alright.  It was also on a bed of seaweed.  That was too slimy.

 

Amazing crab cakes from the Crab Shack.  I also had crab stew that was to die for.

Our low country meal. 

Summer Fun

Summer is just flying by.  I can't believe it's already July and we head to IL tomorrow.  A few weeks ago was super busy for us.  Tyler had basketball camp from 8:30-11:30 with two friends.  Molly had art camp 9-11.  On Wednesday and Thursday she had slime camp 1-4 pm.  On Saturday her and I had a terrarium class.  On top of that, she spent the night at a friends, had her regular gymnastics class, we went to the pool twice and to Aquatica.  Tyler also learned how to mow the lawn. 

Molly's creations

She made 6 different kids of slime.  Her favorite was "crunchy slime"

 

 

 

This week on Monday, we went to her teacher, Mrs. Pease's house again to swim and see Charlotte.  She loved Molly.  Molly also gave her a nice mohawk.

 

Today we went to Kelly Airfield with our neighbors for one of the Dad, Matt, to give us a tour of the C5's.  It was really cool.  They are just massive!  We went in the cargo area and onto the flight deck; it's not called a cock pit in the military. 

The first flight of stairs take you to the cargo area.  The second set takes you up to the flight deck and passenger seating. 

In this picture you can see how high the passenger seating is.  The first door there is the cargo area.  The door on top is where the passengers sit and the flight deck.

Cargo area

 

We really enjoyed our tour and learned a lot. 

Tomorrow we are off to IL.  I'll be there Saturday-Monday.  Tuesday morning, I'm leaving the kids there and I'm meeting Scott in Savannah, GA.  We're going to visit Savannah, Tybee Island (where we're staying) and Hilton Head.  I can't wait!  My brother and his wife are bringing the kids back on the 18th and staying for a few days.  I'll have an update after vacation.

I Fly

For my birthday back in January, my sister-in-law gave me a gift card to IFly.  Scott had no interest in doing it and I swear Tyler said he'd do it with me then.  I found a Groupon for him and gave it to him for 5th grade graduation.  He was less than thrilled and said he never said he'd go.  I thought I'd have to go with my best friend, Debbie.  Then Molly asked what it was, so we showed her a video and she said she'd do it with me. 

 

We each got two 1 min flights.  Molly wanted to add on a High Fly the last 30 seconds of the second minute.  You're only 4-5 feet off the ground as you can see.  For the High Fly, another guy comes in and takes you up 8-10 feet and you go in circles.  I went first and it's such a weird sensation.  It's super loud and windy, it's weird to breath, and you're concentrating on getting your position right.  I never felt like I was free falling or had an adrenaline rush because I was too busy concentrating.  Molly was nervous, but went in for her first minute and did well, but she also couldn't believe how loud and hard it was to breath. She only did the first flight, not the second.  On my second flight, I did the High Fly.  I didn't mind being up higher, but the circles were really fast.  If Molly would have done her second flight,  I would have told them not to do the High Fly.  Since Molly didn't go a second time, they gave me her flight.  By the third time I was more comfortable and sure of myself.  Still no adrenaline rush; that's what I like.  I've talked to people that have really sky dived and they say it's loud and super windy too, so it's not on my bucket list anymore.  I'm glad I did this though and I am so proud of Molly for being brave and trying something new.   

School is Out

The kids last day of school was June 7th.  They were so happy to be finished.  Molly had an awards ceremony that week.  She got all E's this year and is reading at a third grade level. Here are some pictures of her and me and her with her best friends.

 

 

Tyler had 5th Grade Graduation on the 7th.  He was surprised and excited to receive the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. 

 

 

 

 

On to 2nd grade and middle school next year.