PDK Park

Living near the Peachtree-Dekalb Airport, we see our fair share of aircraft, from big to small. Natalie has recently taken an interest in the planes and helicopters. We point them out as they fly over, trying to spot them through the trees. Now she also points to the sky whenever she hears one. She's right about 90% of the time. The other 10% includes neighbors using leaf blowers and chainsaws.

A friend of ours mentioned that there is a playground at the airport, so one cloudy afternoon the three of us decided to check it out. It is literally right next to the runways and is a great vantage point for watching all the different types of aircraft take off and land. Natalie got a big kick out of seeing the planes up close. There isn't really any shade, so I wouldn't recommend going during the dog days of summer, but now that cooler weather has arrived, we'll definitely be returning.

Allen holds Natalie up so that she can see better and wave to the plane. You can't really tell from the pic, but the one on the right is heading towards the runway to take off.

A MetLife blimp. Sadly it stayed put while we were there. That would have been cool to see.

A family portrait - - too bad Natalie wasn't smiling. We are standing on a small stadium next to the playground that was built just for watching the planes.

Wow, there goes another plane!

Love this kid, crazy hair and all.