Monday, April 02, 2012

Spring Break in Alabama


Spring Break this year was a blast! Since we didn't get the chance to go to Alabama in the Fall, we had decided to make it our Spring Break destination. After all, we spent almost every Spring Break in my childhood going to Alabama, so I wanted the kids to experience it as well.

A few days before the trip, Bryon came to the realization that he had way too much work to do to make the trip a reality. Well, nothing much slows me down, so we decided to go on with the trip sans Bryon. We missed him terribly, but had such a great time. The kids were perfect. Really not a cross word between them for 5 days. I did a terrible job with pictures. Just took a few with my phone!
We spent a few days in Tuscaloosa and a few days in Birmingham. I loved introducing the kids to the Waysider. Best biscuits on the planet. It was where my parents ate when mom was in labor with me. I guess I have ALWAYS loved biscuits!
We toured the Sloss Furnaces. Birmingham had its start because of the steel and iron industry.
Of course, no trip to Ttown would be complete without a tour of the University of Alabama campus. Everything was in bloom. Tulips, azaleas, you name it!
Thomas was in heaven. He is counting down the days until he can attend UA. 8 years away! Yikes!
We spent time with my cousin Blair in Birmingham. Grace Street was where my dad grew up. I came home from the hospital to this quiet, beautiful little street.
We loved spending lots of time with Tesney and her boys. Kirill is such a little miracle and completely adorable.

Mary Beth and Blair in Homewood, AL.
This is the park that my dad played in as a child and where I played when we came for visits. We spent a gorgeous evening here during our week. So many memories!

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