Marietta Cemetery (Confederate Cemetery)

After the mountain, we moved on to see where those fell on the mountain were buried. Daddy really likes history, so I get the feeling I will do really well in that subject.

Here is a monument at the Marietta Cemetery.

The cemetery was organized by Miss Mary Green. The above inscription says that the bodies of the confederate soldier were uncared for and neglected where they fell on the battlefield.

All the Confederate states were represented in this cemetery.

The entrance to the cemetery. Most of the graves are marked as unknown, with a few exceptions.

Me and mommy taking a break.

One of the confederate soldiers buried in the gardens. His family ordered the stone, which was very new. Notice the point at the top. The union soldiers stones are rounded.

 The last two pictures are front and back. You can see Captain Thomas J. Stanford saw a lot action before he died at Kennesaw.

You can see the original stones laid. Just a small marker to mark the final resting place of each men buried here.

A monument from the state of Alabama showing that 269 men from Alabama fell at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.

I find this cemetery very similar to those of the German Soldiers who died in the Second World War.Very bare, very basic. Unlike the National Cemetery we visited next.

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield

Well in order to keep mommy and daddy busy, Chris and I planned a trip to Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield. Chris and daddy came here awhile ago, but mommy and I have never been here.

Historically speaking....It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments. Interpreted here are the historic events where over 5,350 soldiers were killed in the battle fought here from June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864.

As for us, it was a battle of a different kind. It was a battle between daddy and the mountain. Daddy thought it would be fun to push me up the mountain in my jogging stroller. It was a warm February day and daddy took me to the top with a little help from Chris. Well to his credit, the stairs were a challenge and mommy did not want daddy destroying the stroller to make a point. So Chris pitched in where needed. It was a ride I will not remember, but everyone we passed on the way up sure will....

 Me in front of a cannon at the bottom of the mountain, before the journey began.

 Chris, daddy and me on the easy part of the trail.

 Our first obstacle. Daddy held the back and Chris grabbed the front wheel.... I was just along for the ride. I will say it was a lot smoother when they carried me.

 My first pit stop. Hey, I was hungry and I let them know.

Here is another nice spot....  

 My second pit stop. Took us about 30 minutes to get up.... you know the rule, some in some out!

 Me, Mommy and Daddy at the top.

 Me and Christopher, I am on the left.

 Me and mommy with another cannon. I bet those guys had a harder time getting the cannons to the top of the mountain than daddy getting me there.

 Chris, me and daddy at the monument dedicated to the Confederate Soldiers from Georgia who died defending the mountain.

 A close up of the three of us....

 Mommy, me and daddy.

Back at the cannon where we began. We made it back down. We took the road back down, much better ride. I give the old guy credit, we made it up there and we all made it back.

This is the guy I share a name with

Here I am meeting Christopher Whitaker. We have the same first name in case no one noticed. We visited him and his family somewhere North of Atlanta.

 Christopher and Christoper, I am the one on the left in white. He is in the black.

 Here I am explaining how my toy talks.... he caught on quick.

Here we are discussing current events and our plans for the next few days. We had to plan some fun activities so mommy and daddy would not get bored.

Just playing around

Just a few quick pictures of me learning that a laundry basket can be a jail house, a fort, a car and so much more than a laundry basket.

 Hey I want my lawyer, I was framed.... I am innocent!

I am in here and you can't fit, so don't be jealous. My first fort! It is so cool....

The temp apartment we are staying in is kind of small. So I only have so many toys.... Good thing I have imagination....

Another day in Alabama

Another day in Alabama has passed and I got to meet the Taco Bell dog and learn to swing....

The little doggie is a base dog who lives here and there. Basically, when the economy went down this poor guy lost his contract and could not land another commercial. He tried to enlist, but did not meet the height requirement. So now he just hangs out on base and relies on the kindness of the community. Daddy and me gave him some food.... we see him every few days, but I have not really got to play with him yet.... He is really cute and I am sure would make a good pet for someone....

 He is a cutie.... but Mommy said I can't take him home....

 Here I am in the big kids swing.... this one is way funner than the one I used to have in my room!

 I almost got the camera, but I started going the other way.... I will get it next time!

Hey what is that kid doing over there?

As you can see my list of first and new experiences and challanges is growing.... Also did you check out those legs? It is really warm here. Has been in the high 60s and even broke 70 one day. So I had to get some summer clothes for winter. I like Alabama....

How I spend some of my time.....

Yes that is me in the jogging stroller.... We brought it to Alabama with us.... Daddy has to keep up with his running and what not and I need the fresh air. So while mommy is in school.... we go for long jogs. They have running paths all over.... Red, Green, Yellow and Blue. Each is a little further than the last.... So I cruise in my jeep stroller and daddy sweats....

 Me in the stroller getting ready.... besides me, dad has to push around all my supplies and something for him to drink....

A close up shot.... It is fun I get to see all kinds of people and cars and the golf course and never break a sweat....

Besides this.... we shop, we got to eat right and we are planning some dad trips...... Like to Greenbo Alabama! Well ya'll check back I sure their is more to follow!

Two major changes in my life!

As you know by now I am in Alabama. No I have not seen Forrest Gump yet, but let me stick to the point. Since we had to pack light, due to flying, I had to leave behind my whale tub. So now I am taking a bath in the big tub.... It is a pool actually. It is nice and I am learning not to put my head under water with my mouth open. Sadly, I am learning the hard way.

 Me on my tub mat. Keeps me from hitting my head...

 It is really relaxing... Sort of like my spa trip back in December....

 I have to be careful on my back or I can get a mouth full of water....

 The other major change came today. The date on the picture is correct, I ate my first solid food at 11:20 central time zone.... Rice cereal with formula. Well, you judge for yourself if I liked it.... My jury is still out.... anyone got any information on peas and carrots.... been told those are next!

 Yes, that is officially the first spoon full to cross my lips.... I am sure not the last!

 Ok, it has an interesting taste and texture, but what am I supposed to do with it!

 The high chair is another thing my Great Aunt Coleen loaned me for my visit.... like I said, she is the best!

Here I am at the end, kind of playing with the rice stuff to see if I can get daddy to turn red.... He did not turn red. He was nice to me and even admitted he had no idea what it taste like!

Well I will keep you up to date on the whole eating solid food thing.... by the way, anyone know what a grit is.... dad said I had to try one before I leave Alabama!