Uchee Creek Lodge

The Class C motor home we bought showed up just in time for us to take a short overnight trip this past weekend. We loaded it with all of our "must haves" Friday night. The girls were up bright and early Saturday morning...ready to go! Lake Eufaula had been our destination but reservations, 2 night minimums, 4 days notice put a halt to that. Back up plan, Uchee Creek just outside of Ft. Benning, Georgia.

On the road! (the dogs were a little weirded out by the moving house)


The girls loved sitting at the table. Arts, crafts, books, and games.


EG decided she'd rather lay down on the couch.


After a 3ish hour drive (we stopped and made lunch) we arrived at the lake.


It's deer hunting season so all the deer were in the campground. Everywhere.


Sunday morning walk.


The leaves on the trees were Beautiful!


We see helicopters of different sizes and shapes everywhere back home. But a C17...wow! These things are huge! EG took off running..."look moooooooommmma"




She stood there until that monster plane was out of sight.


Poor Abigail hasn't been fishing in about 3 years. So we rented a boat and took the girls fishing. EG's first time :)


Out on the boat here comes a C130. Dropping airborne trainees.


The Chattahoochee River


Heading out.




Abigail LOVES to fish.


See! Look at that face.


Turns out EG likes it too.


Brian isn't much of a fishing fan but he IS a fan of hangin with his girls.


EG found her favorite boating activity :)


After a fun filled camping experience we headed home. Abigail retreated to the bedroom to work on her independent study. I turned around to check on her and found this.


I'm glad we didn't go to Lake Eufaula. Uchee Creek is an awesome place! We may even head back this weekend.....

Science!

Today was Abigail's Science Fair (book fair/parent visitation)at school. Beginning in the 5th grade they begin to take this whole science thing seriously...and it's awesome. There were tons of kids and parents walking through the 5th grade classrooms looking at the awesome projects these kids had on display.

This is Katie.


And Kayla (you may recognize this doll face from A's bday party)


And here's our little darling telling a parent all about her project. So confident :)


Anna! She took 3rd place overall....YAY ANNA!


After the Science Fair we visited the book fair where we bought some pretty cool books. Then we checked A out and ran off to lunch. After lunch we (me and A) headed to EEEC to visit/volunteer in EG's class. I was thrilled when Mrs Curry (EG's teacher) asked A to do an art lesson for the class.

Drawing a turkey.




She's got their full attention :)


"OK now you draw..."


Back to their seats to color. A offers a little more instruction. This kid may grow up to be a teacher.


During A's visit Mrs Curry asked if she would mind doing some reading with the students who leave a little later than others after school. A was thrilled to help. Looks like we've found her community service project for the Jr Beta National Club....

Buzzzzzzzz

Look at me...two in one day! But I couldn't resist sharing this. Brian has NEVER buzzed the house. (mostly because he doesn't fly anywhere near our house) This weekend he is flying with his Guard unit, destination...Enterprise airport via right over our house. I got a text "5 min" so outside we went.

The girls jumped on the tire swings.


I took pictures of my Thai basil. Just look at it! So pretty this November 13th hehe


A took a break from the tire swing to play with Tory.


EG pushed her imaginary friend for a bit.


Tory was worn out.


Then off in the distance there came a familiar sound....


There he is!


Right over the house!! We danced we waved we laughed :)


The best part came after they flew away. The text message that said "I saw you"

Finally...I know

I can't believe I haven't taken the time to sit down and post an Alley Bammy Family update since the girls went back to school. We have been getting used to our new routines and the excitement and challenges that come with them...and of course having a little fun too.

EG has made friends with our neighbors son, Cole. He is a big football fan so when EG asked if she could play ball with him, he was more than happy to show her how to throw a football.

Here he is showing her how to hold the ball.


Bring your arm back....


And now forward....


Turns out she has a pretty good arm ;-)


Fall is a busy, busy time around here. Festivals, pumpkin patch, birthdays, Halloween. First stop, Aplin Farms.

We love this place. We've gone every year since we moved to Enterprise. This year they added a number of new attractions. They have a petting zoo, train ride, hay ride, bouncers, corn maze, farmers market and more.

I love these hay animals. The kids aren't half bad either.




My favorite this year...


Duck race


And they were serious...


With hay animals, bouncers, petting zoo and duck races behind us we went for pumpkins.


And sunflowers


Love this


With the pumpkin patch behind us, we begin the birthday celebrations. Brian had his birthday and managed to escape my camera. Happy Birthday, Honey. :)

Abigail was up next. She turned 11 this year. Brian took her and her 3 best friends on post to fly the Blackhawk simulators. He was kind enough to take these pics and send them to me :)







After flying over each of their houses and crashing a few times he brought them home for dinner and some cake.



"Happy Birthday to youuuuuuu"


Ah yes, and the gifts. She got the DSI she's been beggggggging for.


The Enterprise Fall Festival was the same weekend as Abigail's bday party. We kept Anna and headed downtown. I was too busy having fun to get many pictures but I did manage to get a few of this event....

Anna Loading up


A loading up


Anna thought the leaf blower filling the balls with air was tooooo loud.


But well worth it.


They had a blast!


EG came down from the bouncer long enough for one picture.


The Enterprise Fall Festival wasn't the only festival we went to this year. Halloween day we headed to Dothan for the Peanut Festival.

With tickets in hand we went straight for the "Fun Slide"


Weeeeeeeee!


Who knew EG wouldn't think it was fun and dad would have to come to the rescue. He really had to do some talking to get her to slide.


She does NOT look happy.


Poor thing was traumatized.


But only for a second!


Much better.


The daredevil rides were reserved for Abigail.


Eeeeeek!


They did find one ride they both enjoyed.


A LOT


But I think the highlight of their day was dad playing the balloon/dart game and winning his girls the prizes they just couldn't leave without.


Just look at them :)


EG and Dad while A was on some crazy dangerous ride.


"Dad take a picture with me and Mom"


And our last stop, Halloween. Trick-or-treat!


Abigail and once tiny Timmy relaxing before we headed out.


Here he is learning what this whole Halloween, trick-or-treating thing is all about.


Whew! There you have it. An Alley Bammy Family update.