The tornadoes that devastated the south on Wednesday, April 27th knocked out power lines across the state. We were in need of groceries, pull-ups and hot water, so my mom and I took the girls to Chattanooga for a long weekend while Jason worked 18+ hours/day as he surveyed damage to his plant and secured generators to supply electricity to his three plants and feed mill.
Jillian is still traumatized by the tornado that hit our small town in April 2010 and panics at the mere mention of tornadoes.
Leaving town Thursday morning.
We witnessed damage in Dekalb County, AL on our trip to TN.
Later that night, the girls played while mom and I tuned in to watch coverage of the storm damage on the news.
We were shocked.
We turned in early that night to prepare for the Royal Wedding on Friday morning.
My little royal watchers.
Wasn't Kate gorgeous?
We headed out after the wedding on Friday morning to explore Chattanooga...and eat rock candy.
My mother is somewhat obsessed with historical markers.
Her dream is to visit every historical marker in Alabama.
Our first stop was the Creative Discovery Museum.
We loved the penguins.
...and crabs.
We spent the day strolling the streets of Chattanooga on Saturday.
I stumbled upon the Chattanooga River Market (held on Saturdays from March 19-September 24) at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza. How did I not know about this event?!?! I purchased two precious dresses for the girls from Jules for Kids. She had the cutest things and no two dresses/outfits are the same! Check out her website HERE. The Chattanooga Market is held on Sundays from May 1-December 17th. JILL, clear your calendar and let's kidnap Amos for a road trip to this Sunday market ASAP!
I returned home to an empty fridge on Sunday afternoon.
Thank goodness we filled the cooler with groceries before leaving Chattanooga.
Jillian and Sarah Martin spent the remainder of the weekend playing "storm shelter".
What a scary lesson to learn.
