Thomas the Train!!

Two weeks ago, the Nesbitt family headed to Chattanooga to visit one of Matthew's and Claira's favorite things - Thomas the Train!! Before leaving, we attempted a photo-op with the grandfolks. Out of a bajillion+ takes, this is the ONLY one that all 5 kids are remotely smiling:

This one reflects their true colors a bit more....Nora and Lilah being divas, Ella being her smart little "howdy-doody" self, Claira pondering what she can get into and/or destroy, and Matthew's ready to attack something with his hammer :)

The kids were soooooo excited to see Thomas pull in right when we arrived!!

We had to check out all the sights before boarding the train:

Paw bought the littles a train hat. Of course, Claira refused to wear her's:

Daddy liked the hat, though!! Too bad it was about 8 sizes too small.

Picnic time!!

Getting ready to board the train!!

ALL ABOARD!!

Here comes the conductor to punch our tickets!!!

One last peak before we get off:

When we exited, we were greeted with bubbles galore!!! We have GOT to get a bubble machine!!

Bye, Thomas!!! Until next time....

Heading off to our next Chattanooga adventure!! Stay tuned!!!

Some of the best advice I learned came from a train - "I think I can. I think I can." :)

Cheers to trains and bubbles!!!

The Nesbitts Go Bowling!!!

A few weeks ago, the Nesbitt family ventured over to ThunderZone Bowling Alley to celebrate Uncle Matt's "21st" birthday!! Of course, the kids were more interested in the gameroom than anything:

Begging to ride the "bubber" cars:

Finally, we got on our stylish bowling shoes, and the bowling began. GAME ON!!

Daddy helping Clairy roll the ball:

So proud of her first roll :)

Paw was a pretty good bowler....

....but Grandmommie was much better!! She has some hidden bowling skills!!

Congratulating Grandmommie on, like, her 58th strike :)

I, however, SUCK at bowling. Even the kids had better scores than me. No lie.

Little beauty:

And these "little beauties:"

Getting the hang of it!!

Check out Paw in the background - such SKILLS!! :)

Stealing Grandmommie's money.

NACHO TIME!!

 Since the bowling alley was going to charge $25 to bring in cupcakes (ummmm, how lame is THAT?!?!), we went outside and had our own cupcake party in the parking lot. 

Curbside service:

Happy Birthday, Matt!! May all your wishes come true!!! :)

Cheers to bowling fun!!