The Conner Invasion

My sister and her three kids came down for their Spring Break with my Mom. Its always fun when the kids get together, but it seemed to me to be even more fun this time; I guess that's because the kids are getting older.

As expected, Michele had the whole week planned out. Our first trip was bowling at US Play. I have posted the pictures. The kids all had a great time and they did pretty well.

Michael had a soccer game on Sunday, but after the game we took Michele and her kids up the Alatoona Dam. We did a hike on the Cooper Furnace Nature Trail. This turned out to be a bit more challenging than we thought and, as usual, Oscar wanted to ride on someone's back the whole time. The trail started about 1/2 mile down from the dam, but it took us at least 30 minutes to the hike. The weather was perfect too.

Monday we went to the Georgia Aquarium then had a picnic in Centennial Park. The aquarium is unbelievable and I would highly recommend a visit. Definitely go during the week, but still be prepared for a pretty big crowd.

They left Thursday morning and peace was restored. Just joking Michele. The kids keep talking about us going to Pennsylvania to see their cousins. I think we're headed that way some time in May.

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