Why I love where we live...

While it's hard to be so far away from family, it makes it somewhat more palatable to live in such a beautiful area. Friday, Matt took the day off and we took the boys out to the Chau Ram County Park that's less than 20 minutes from our house. It is a great place along the Chauga river with waterfalls, hiking trails, and even a small playground. It was a beautiful day, in the 70's. Jack had a blast going down the big slide ALL BY HIMSELF...man is he getting brave.

After playing for awhile, we loaded up the kids into the backpack (Jack) and the Snugli (Patrick) and did a little bit of hiking. Jack just loved the big waterfall, and kept pointing and rambling on about it...

Patrick loves walking around with mommy in the Snugli lately...
It was so much fun (and not to mention the most exercise that I've gotten in a while!) I can't wait to go back. I think that when we get some pictures made in a month or so, that we'll do it there.
When we got home, daddy took care of the boys outside so that I could continue with our yard work. I can't wait to get it done so that we can enjoy our yard. It's rainy this weekend, so Matt's working Sat and Sun nights. I hate that he's going to miss the Elite 8 games, but that's what TIVO is for! I was actually on call this morning for work from 7-1, but it's now 11:30 so it doesn't look like they'll need me. I'm going to go do some housework while "wearing" the baby in the Snugli. He's been so good lately, smiling and interacting and even going about 3 hours between feedings, so I'm beginning to feel a little less tied down and able to do more with Jack and around the house.
Next most exciting thing on the agenda, my first day back at work is April 11 and Jack's b-day bash on the 19th - I can't wait!