Puddle Jumping

Here are a couple of pics of the kids playing in the puddles.

Kids in Tow

The kids discovered a new way to walk the dogs: have the dogs pull them on their scooters.

Smoky Mtn Trip 2010

On Wednesday of last week, I decided we needed to head to the mountains for Easter weekend. I snagged a cheap but nice hotel in Cherokee, NC, which was about a mile from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Here are a couple of pics from the Alabama Welcome Center.









On Saturday, we had reservations to go horseback riding inside the park, which was at the Smokemont Stables. The trails were just right for the kids.











That afternoon, we decided to get really crazy and go white-water rafting. We found a small place on the Nantahala River. Interesting fact is that since the river is dam fed, the water is a constant 52deg year around. We decided it was best to rent wetsuits!



Part way through the rafting trip, the guide offered to let the kids jump off a large rock called the Picnic Table. Surprisingly, both kids wanted to do it! The look on the kid's faces after then jumped into 52deg water was priceless! We were proud of them for doing it.



Sunday was our "free day," so we decided to do some hiking. We went to the Deep Creek area of the park and hiked to several waterfalls to have a picnic.







The warm weather brought out the sun-loving critters.



After a midday break, we went to another part of the park for a long hike, ~ 4 miles round trip. There was several very cool bridges over the river to cross. Some family members, who will remain nameless, weren't too happy about the bridges.









Overall, it was a great trip, and we can't wait to go back.

Taking the Pups for a Dip

The kids took the pups for a swim in a nearby pond.

Thanksgiving 2009

We went to Star for Thanksgiving 2009. I took plenty of pictures, so here are some samples.









Plus, the obligatory cute puppy picture:

New Purser Babies

We got 2 puppies today for the kids' early Christmas. We found them at a shelter in Amite, LA. They are 8 week-old girls, but we are not sure what kind they are. They look to be some kind of lab mix, but a lot smaller.

Abby has the pink collar, Rosie has the blue.

Ethan has warmed up to Rosie, the rambunctious one. Emily likes Abby, the calm one.

Easter 2009

Happy Easter from the Pursers!

Disney World 2009 - Day 7 (Last Day!)

We spent the last day at Magic Kingdom, and I didn't carry the camera that morning. After lunch, the kids and I went around the hotel taking pictures with the cool displays. The resort was called Pop Century, so it had all things that were popular each decade.

















Night shot of the pool.



The kids loved the monkey bars





That afternoon, we went back to Magic Kingdom, where we ate at the Crystal Palace. All of Pooh's friends were there.







I had to get a picture with Eeyore!





Ethan took this picture











To end the trip, we stayed for the fireworks. They are truly amazing, especially considering they do it every night! I camped out for an hour to get a good spot on the 2nd floor balcony of the train station.











That's all folks!