To Charlotte and a Birthday

So glad that mom and dad were able to come up for the weekend to celebrate Mom's birthday. 

I thought I had a great idea to take her to see Tarzan at the Children's Theatre in Charlotte.  When she found out the cost of the tickets, she said they were too much and didnt want me spending that much.  I tried to reason with her and lost.

So, the next idea was to go to King's Mountain Battleground as they were scheduled to have a reenactment.  Government shutdown... enough said.

So, we decided to crash in on Nolan and have him give us a tour of downtown Charlotte with a ride on the Metro.  Chad had work to do so he didnt go... which also meant he got Bennett duty. 

Thanks Nolan for buying our tickets... and our lunch.  Ate an old fashioned ice cream shop.

Watching the train roll in

They were so excited as they waited for the Metro

Mantis loved the train too.

Shep looks like a drowned rat because he got in the water behind us... My boys minus Bennett.  And notice GrandmaDean in the background.

Though it was spur of the moment, the boys really had fun riding the Metro train.

Hunter enjoying the view from the window

Enjoying the train

When we got back from Charlotte, we watched the Clemson game then did mom's birthday celebrations.

Getting help blowing out the candles.

And getting help opening presents

And again, more help

Nolan, obviously having a grand time

Mother/ Daughter :)

And a couple other pictures from the birthday "party"

Bennett getting in the crawling position.

at a boy... Hunter playing with my hair... love it!

Chad... haha. 

Shep bothering Bennett

Ashton craving B

It was a packed day, but everyone had a really good time!

3 generations! :)

Happy Birthday Mom!!!