April 9th-23rd the Atlanta, Georgia LDS Temple was open for public tours following its renovation and before its rededication for religious use. This was a wonderful opportunity for community members, family, and friends to tour this beautiful, sacred place. To me, it is the most special, sacred place on earth. It was incredibly special to take my parents and children through. I hope each person that went on a tour felt the joy and serenity of the temple!

About a month ago, Brendan started a sports class at Hammond Park called "Mighty Mites". I had no idea what he would think of it, but he immediately LOVED it! He looks forward to it every week, and I suggest it to every kid out there. They get an introduction to nearly every sport: golf, basketball, football, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, and more!  His class is only for 3 year old kids, but there is another for those who are 2. Hadley is incredibly eager for his 2nd birthday arrive. He can hardly stand it when Brendan gets to go to the class without him, and it breaks my heart to have to tell him no!  Luckily, on this particular trip MaMaw and PaPaw were with us, and PaPaw took it upon himself to offer Hadley his own private class on the side!  Half-way through the class I had to leave to take a phone call, so unfortunately I only got pictures of the beginning and the end!

As tradition would have it, MaMaw (and PaPaw this time!)accompanied us for the "first haircut" experience. Both Brendan and Hadley had their first haircut at 21 months of age, and they both had that light blond, fine hair that was falling over the ears and creating "wings". I will be curious to see if Hadley's hair darkens and thickens like Brendan's has done! After watching his brother get many haircuts, Hadley was soooo excited to finally be the one in the hot seat. He was superb the entire time, and quite adorable too.  It sure doesn't hurt that Pigtails and Crew Cuts is a kid's paradise!  If you are looking for a fantastic place to go for a haircut, I highly suggest it!