Family
We had a pizza party and homemade cookies the first night we were in Georgia. Aleshia slept through it, so others sat at the "kids" table.
Steve's Birthday Dinner
Grandma is hiding and Uncle Mack
is taking the picture.
Aleshia & Lukas
They got reacquainted quickly! [They played together several times two years ago.]
Aleshia Joins a New Family
Yanek, Marianella,
Aleshia, Kalev, and Lukas after dinner.
Look Closely
Who do you see inside that plane???
Flying Fun
Aleshia and Lukas had a LOT
of fun "flying" after dinner.
Closeup
Silly pilots!
Friends
Kalev, Marianella, Karin, and Aleshia
after the airplane fun.
The Confederates Carving
As we rode the tram to the top of Stone Mountain, Karin snapped this picture and it turned out to be the best shot we were going to get.
Steve & His Parents
On top of Stone Mountain with
Eastern Atlanta suburbs in the background.
The Roses
Aleshia wanted to cuddle, not smile.
More Roses
Three generations of Roses enjoy the view
from high atop Stone Mountain.
Geological Top
Highest point on Stone Mountain, according to a geological study conducted back in 1953.
Butterfly Girl
Aleshia finally smiled in the flower garden.
Party
The girls played a "new" card game called Nines.
Daddy & Daughter
At the party, Aleshia started out shy.
Nancy & The Twins
Kyle and Daniel consented to be
photographed with their mother, but they
did NOT agree to smile big!
Mickey Mouse Yahtzee
Lots of fun with this game!
Cousins
All six cousins together at the lake.
I'm Watching You!
Steve is the videographer
while Karin is the photographer.
Mother & Daughter
Jen and Cathy enjoy the warm
afternoon on the lake.
The Whole Family
We all came out to watch
Taylor play his soccer match.
In The Shade
The girls preferred the shade.
Taylor On The Field
His team won the game!
Aleshia Adores Cousin Kelsey
Aleshia and Kelsey had
lots of fun playing together.
Driving The Boat
All the kids loved driving the boat
while Uncle Harley supervised.
Playing "Monster"
Aleshia made up a game she called "monster"
and her cousins happily obliged by playing
with her over and over and over.
Cousins On The Lake
The cousins had a great time out on
Uncle Harley's boat on Lake Oconee.
Shopping Pals
Marianella, Karin, and Mary
enjoyed lunch with our families and
doing a little "craft" shopping
at Discover Mills Mall.
More Friends
Lukas, Aleshia, and Rebeccah enjoyed the afternoon at the mall, too. The two little ones enjoyed playing in the play area while Rebeccah enjoyed shopping with us moms.
(She's taller than Karin!)