Callaway Gardens

On October 9, 10, & 11, we headed to Pine Mountain, Georgia for the Gettys's annual trip to Callaway Gardens. Brian took Friday off so we were able to make it in time to do the Wildlife Safari. Basically, you ride in this ridiculously old van through the "jungle" in search of animals. However, the animals are not difficult to spot because they come right up to your van because they have already know that humans=food. The kids thought that the ride was hilarious because their Daddy and Granddaddy were constantly fighting off animals that peaked their heads through the window. Some of the animals they saw included various cattle, zebras, pigs, giraffes, ostrich, bulls, sheep, peacocks, lions, and tigers (don't worry, they weren't able to roam freely). Anyway, it was fun and I would highly recommend it!

After the safari, we joined everyone for dinner and headed to the luxurious FDR State Park for our weekend stay. On Saturday we did Callaway Gardens and attempted the bike thing. I was pretty nervous about riding with Caleb on my bike, and he must have been nervous too because he basically cried the whole time! (Actually, he was just mad b/c his helmet kept falling down). Needless to say, biking became short lived! We had fun though doing all the park stuff, the picnic, and of course football. On Sunday, we eat lunch at one of my favorite restaurants of all time, the Bullock House, in Warm Springs, GA, and then shop around. It was great seeing the family and look forward to it again next year!

Some of the cousins: Caleb, Mason, Chrisavi, Abby Grace, Nolen, Carianne, Kayla

AGB at the Callaway Gardens Butterfly House

Enjoying the lawn (too much!) at the Sibley Center

You can tell they are related!

Some of the girl cousins: Chrisavi, Abby Grace, Carianne, Kayla

AGB & Carianne

The family football game at Callaway beach

The scenic overlook at the Country Store

All of the remaining pictures are from our trip to the Wildlife Safari.

I didn't realize at the time that my camera was on a black & white setting.

The expressions are priceless!