Stew's Bunch

Diamond Mine and Diamond Springs

Aunt Kinzy, Gavin, and Gage met us at the Murfreesboro Diamond Mine on Thursday to visit before they leave for Florida and we leave for Little Rock. You thought you were in rock heaven. We dug in the mine for just a little bit because it was so hot. You loved it though. Everywhere you turned you found a rock you wanted. We ended bringing a couple home, but unfortunately we didn't find a diamond. Maybe next time. We had lunch at the Kimberlite Cafe there at the park. You ate a whole grilled cheese sandwich. All that digging made you hungry. After lunch, we went in Diamond Springs which is the small but very kid friendly water park by the mine. You were not too sure about the water. You were too precious in your swimsuit, but you didn't want to put it to good use. You would fuss when we tried to get you in the pool. You did laugh a couple of times in the water, but you would then start fussing again. I guess you just need some time to get used to it. We had a wonderful afternoon though. I have to add that this was the first time mommy has had to put a swimsuit on anyone else besides herself. The first try it was put on backwards, the second try the straps that were supposed to cross in back crossed in the front, and the third time mommy finally got it right. I guess the third time was the charm, and it would have helped if Mommy could have stopped laughing at herself. It is hard enough to put a swimsuit on sweaty me, but to put one on some else that is hot and sweaty was definitely a challenge. Thank you, angel, for being so patient with Mommy. (Those of you with only boys should try this task just once.) You were so exhausted after attending VBS that morning and going to the park that afternoon that you feel asleep almost immediatly after getting in your car seat. Thanks guys for making the trip and be safe and have fun in Florida.