Howell summer games

As the world is watching the Olympics, we had our own last weekend. Billy was surprised that Lolo could play table tennis! Mackenzie and Mallory practiced golf in the front yard...don't worry...they used plastic practice balls. Mackenzie and Anna Kate vs Mallory and Parker in a race...not exactly an even match though. Lastly, cooling off in the pool on a warm and sunny day. :~) We've had a great summer in our new home.

School is in full swing and the girls are getting back to their after school activities. Both play soccer, Mackenzie takes piano and tennis and Mallory is on her first competition cheer squad at East MS Cheer. The Howells have a busy schedule!

Back to school

Yesterday was the first day of school for the girls. Their summer vacation went by too quickily!! Mallory has Mrs. Hull (2nd grade) and Mackenzie has Mrs. Pace (4th grade). Mallory said her first day was awesome and her teacher was really nice. Mackenzie had a good first day as well. This is Mackenzie's last year at the elementary school. Our babies are growing up too fast!

Stone Mountain park

At Stone Mt. Park we played mini golf, the girls played games at the Great Barn, did activities (rope swing, obstacle course, rock climb) at Highland Outpost and watched a Tales of the South 4D movie. There was a thunderstorm around 7pm and the park closed early. We, along with thousands of others, waited for the laser show at 930pm. The lawn was crowded. The laser show and fireworks were great! We made it home this afternoon and visited with Lolo and Lola. We enjoyed our family trip to Atlanta! Now it's time to buckle down...school starts on Thursday, Aug. 7th!!!! http://www.stonemountainpark.com/

Stone Mountain

We went to Stone Mountain on Saturday. We took the Sky Ride up to the top...what a view. As for me, I couldn't look out while riding up but I did from the top. The 3 figures carved in the granite mountain are Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson.

Rascal Flatts...Bob That Head tour

Wow, what an awesome concert! I have always enjoyed Rascal Flatts' music but after seeing them in concert I am a HUGE fan! They took the stage with a big bang (literally). The pyrotechnics were great and the big bang was so loud it scared us! We sang and danced to all their songs. Taylor Swift came back on stage for a duet with the group before the curtain came down. The girls and I want to see them again next year!! :~)

Concert night

Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts played at Lakewood Ampitheatre. A big thanks to Daddy for getting us tickets! We walked right up to the gate and waited about 5 minutes to enter...you can't beat that! All the other thousands and thousands of people waited and waited. Taylor put on a great show. The girls (mommy and daddy too) sang all her songs.

Yummy sodas

The girls enjoyed sampling drinks...they had to be patient since it was the last part of the tour!

World of Coca Cola

While in Atlanta, we toured the World of Coca Cola museum. We learned about the history of Coke, watched a 4D movie, watched the bottling process and tasted different Coca Cola products from all over the world. There were 64 to choose from!