Athens

Yesterday we packed up for yet another road trip. This time, Wesley, Philip, Jackson and I headed to Athens, GA to visit some former YMCA teens at the University of Georgia. The main reason for the trip was dinner, but we got up there early so we could spend some time with "Miss Nutha!"

Minutha planned a fabulous afternoon for the boys - a local zoo, pumpkin patch, frozen yogurt, and Toy Story 3 at her apartment.  It was a great trip!

Now, the pizza dinner wasn't all that fabulous for the boys and me. 7:00 in a strange place with 2 hungry, tired boys doesn't make for a pretty scene. So, I left early and crashed out with Jackson, Philip, and Minutha's puppy, Kota.  We enjoyed ourselves and from the talk, Wesley and the teens did too!

Jackson and his biggest fan - Miss Nutha

My little bears
Philip and Jackson

Minutha and Jackson

Wesley and I had to pose as well!

Jackson LOVED this free little community zoo. It was a little disturbing to me because the animals weren't as locked-down as they are at the Atlanta Zoo, but we all came out alive!

Jackson watching the Black Bears

Philip watching the bears

Now, this was cool! Right in front of us this bear stood up and started scratching his back!!! It was so neat! 

Looking at the eagles

Beautiful

Bobcats 

Bender Family at the Pumpkin Patch!

 

Minutha and her baby, Kota!