Celebrating Labor Day

Ok, so as usual, my excuse is that life is crazy busy which is why my blogging has been so infrequent lately. I'm finally settled in Atlanta and I now have all my pictures and sorts organized on one computer, so hopefully I can start doing some updates again.
Aaron and I were lucky enough to celebrate Labor Day weekend with Aaron's folks. They drove over from Memphis... I'd like to think it was just to spend time with us, but I know that just isn't true. Atlanta offers tons of eating places that they used to visit frequently in Houston, but no longer have access to in Memphis, so of course we tried to hit up as many of them as possible during their short stay. Honestly, the weekend was pretty much centered on where we would be eating.. that was our entertainment. Well, that and a Braves game. :) It was my very 1st major league baseball game and I really enjoyed it. Hopefully we'll be able to catch a couple more next season. And of course, what's a visit to Atlanta without stopping in the IKEA store?

Aaron and I showing off Fuddruckers. This picture was sent to a few family members to make them jealous and wish they were with us. :) Of course we ate there twice in one weekend!

Aaron chillaxing in some weird chair at IKEA. We had a lot of fun checking out the store and we currently have a list of things we plan on getting from there as soon as we can get down there.

Aaron and I at the Braves game. The weather was very nice and the company was too.

Just a picture I took at the Braves game.

After the game there was a fireworks show. Unfortunately our seats had to be evacuated due to where the fireworks were to be shot off at. We headed out to the car but were able to watch some of the fireworks from outside the field. I really like this shot.

Pappasitos - this was the 1st time I had ever been and I absolutely loved it. Aaron and I split some steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas. We were so full and not even able to finish it all. yummy. We also had some Pappadeaux that weekend... talk about delicious. :)

Aaron and I enjoying the beautiful outdoors at Pappasitos. This was right before I caught my toe on their door heading back inside. Right then we started heading to our tables and I started getting very light headed and my vision became very blurred. I walked into a section of the restaurant looking for Aaron and Byron and I couldn't see them but I wasn't sure if it was because they weren't in there or because I just couldn't see them. Shortly thereafter my hearing got pretty bad for awhile. I was afraid I was going to be that person that passed out in a restaurant and the ambulance comes and then everyone is just looking at you.. i'm glad I survived. :)

the in-laws in front of the Marietta Diner. It was our 1st time to visit. We ate lightly from their breakfast menu as we were saving room for some Fuddruckers for lunch. Their displayed desserts looked amazing... so we will be going back soon to try out the lunch/dinner menu. :)

Complete Labor Day Weekend 2009 Album

Happy Birthday Newton!

Happy 1st Birthday Newton!!
September 2, 2009

Clothing Critic

Well my 5 year old cousin (boy-cousin) is an official clothing critic. I'm not going to lie - I like to change straight into some comfy pajama pants and a t-shirt once I get home... but since I am not currently staying in my own home, I've been opting for athletic pants and what I like to refer to as "lounge pants". This evening I offered to take James to McDonalds for dinner (his favorite). James responded with "but you're in your pajamas!" I then responded with, "No, I'm in athletic pants! Would you like me to go put on some jeans and then go to McDonalds?" His response: "yeah, I would really like that."
I didn't realize I was looking like a slob - but James sure thought so!

Sand Painter

So I usually disregard most forwards... however my aunt insisted that I watch this video. Instead of trying to persuade anyone else to watch via a forward, I thought a blog post would do. This is a video of a Sand Painting artist who recently won Ukraine's version of "America's Got Talent". Check it out if you have time. It's a bit lengthy but will keep your attention the whole time!

Sand Painter video

Atlanta - home of Coke

I love Coke. Anyone who really knows me, knows that. So you better believe that visiting the World of Coke was top of my list of things to do in our new city. We boarded the Marta and headed downtown for some fun filled times... however we didn't know what kind of treat we were really in for. We soon realized that there was going to be a health care reform rally of sorts at the park downtown, based on the women carrying signs who were sitting right in front of us. Aaron was pretty positive that smack talk was soon to go down, once a women who was quite openly disgusted with the sign boarded the train. haha. Aaron and I decided it was worth swinging by the park and checking it out. After our bags were searched we joined the others, gathering our pocket constitutions along the way. :) oh my. what an experience.
After getting our fill of the rally, we headed on our way to the World of Coke. It was a pretty neat place. There were quite a few things to do and I especially loved the 4-D movie! My back was arched the whole entire time to keep from getting poked. I will have to say that I was slightly (just slightly) disappointed in the taste room, as I thought it was for tasting COKE from all around the world, when really it was Coke products from around the world. Not as cool. Aaron said it was because they strive to show Coke as a universal taste. Well I hate to break it to you Coke, but it's not a universal taste. Coke in Europe is different than Coke in Africa, which is different from Coke in America. It just doesn't taste the same and we really wanted to taste all those flavors! Not nasty exotic Fanta. gross. or Beverly from Italy. extra gross. Aaron was also looking forward to the "new coke" that came out in the 80s but quickly went away, but no such luck. Shortly after the not so yummy taste testing, I found the shining beacon in the far corner. The best room of all. The coke room. And that's where I stayed until it was time to leave. Of course we picked up our souvenir glass bottle of coke on our way out.
Now it's time to think of what our next Atlanta adventure will be...

An album dedicated to Coke

oh.... ok

Location: Jersey Mikes – order counter

Me: I’ll take a regular # 7 on white

Jersey Mikes Guy: How are you doing today?

Me: Pretty good, how ‘bout you?

Jersey Mikes Guy: I’m really hung over

Me: oh…. Ok

Jersey Mikes Guy: I’m not sure, but I think it’s because I drank a lot last night.

Me: oh…. Ok

Jersey Mikes Guy to next guy in line: I’m hung over, how are you?

PS. This guy was operating the meat/cheese slicer.

Saying goodbye...

Well, it's been quite some time since my last post and things have been changing quite a bit. Aaron and I finished packing up the apartment and spent our last few days of us both still in Nashville spending time with friends and family. We had 2 different going away get-togethers with our church friends before we left. We were also able to spend time with some very special couples. Such wonderful blessings they have all been in our lives.

Here are a few snapshots of some final Nashville highlights:

Golfing with the Mitchells

Going away get-together at the Bakers. :)

Best Wishes Cake

Greeting my sister when she finally arrived back in the states!!!

Dinner and fun at 5 Guys

Last family picture at our apartment in Nashville

Guitar Hero and Pizza Night with the Mehaffeys!

Going away get together at Tusculum.

Saying goodbye to our 1st home.