Happy Father's Day!

I know I am a few days late, but I was already on a posting roll so I thought I'd go for it. We had a great Father's Day, the kids even let Steve sleep in! We made him this sweet footprint poem (that I found on pinterest). I can't believe Reagan's foot is almost as big as Mason's! After lunch, we went to see Madagascar 3- the kids are HUGE fans, and it was a great movie! We ended the day with Steve's favorite dinner. He's a great dad and a wonderful husband and I hope he knows how much he means to us. 

The kids footprints on their poem for Steve. 

They were so excited to give daddy his gift.

I don't many pictures of the two of them, so this is one I will cherish. Pure happiness.

Ripley's Aquarium

My cousin Kristen is staying with us for a few weeks this summer while she volunteers at the UT Medical Center, so on a day off, we headed to Gatlinburg to the Aquarium. The kids and I have gone before but it has been a little over a year so it all seemed new to Reagan. Mason also had a great time and we were able to enjoy a few special treats- like the Penguins going for a walk around the aquarium. It was so fun!

I will never get tired of seeing the wonder in their eyes. 

The Penguins were free!

 Future Diver?

Reagan was excited to touch the pearl in the kids area.

Kristen and Mason inside a fish tank!

 And finally Reagan made an appearance.

She loved seeing the fish from the inside of the tank. 

Hands down. Best moment of the day. Mason was in awe of the jellyfish. 

Go figure. The moving sidewalk was a hit!

This Penguin flirted with Reagan for ever. He kept swimming back to her- it was really sweet. 

 Until next time fishes!

Ijams Nature Center

A couple of weeks ago we decided to go for a hike. We haven't really ventured out in nature much with both kiddos so it was an adventure. We weren't even out of the parking lot and Reagan fell, cutting both knees. After some tears and two band-aids we were ready to head out on our adventure. Ijams has an amazing kids area with a log cabin, fairy garden and logs to walk across. After that we went for a walk around the boardwalk. It's about a mile hike and the kids did great; we brought the stroller so they took turns riding.
I can't wait till we go again- they have some really fun trails that I can't wait to try!

Mason and Reagan in the fairy garden.

Mason walking across the logs.

Reagan doing everything brother does.

Mason and Dad walking- it was about time to switch.

Getting a better view of the river.

It was a great day and a great way to reset.