Highlights from today: (click here for the pictures)(Links from yesterday's videos - at bottom)
We woke up slowly again this morning but were at the Georgia Aquarium by 8:30 and we even scored some 3 dollar parking. The kids so enjoyed the aquarium. There was even a whale slide for them to slide down-Mom and Dad even did it. The fish were plentiful and huge-unlike the crowds so it made for a perfect morning. After the aquarium, we walked back to Olympic Park to spend a few minutes on the playground. We were back in the car next for lunch.
We first drove to the Silver Skillet but they were closed for Memorial Day weekend. So our second choice was the Flying Biscuit. The wait was over an hour but it was well worth it. We began our meal with a half dozen of their famous biscuits (for the children, just for the children). Next we all split the love cakes, the black bean and chicken enchiladas and the biscuits, eggs and gravy. Needless to say, it was delicious and we were stuffed. The kids rested a bit on our drive to the Kennesaw National Battlefield Park. We walked along a trail while waiting for the cannon firing demonstration. Everyone was ready with their fingers in their ears for the cannon firing but Anderson was still a little unprepared for the noise. After the first cannon firing he whined a bit but when he figured out they were going to do it again, he cried and cried. (click here for video - can you hear Anderson?) We stayed and watched anyway and he eventually calmed down after a few Skittles. Reagan was a little scared and Graham did cry the second time but quickly calmed when given his bottle.
After the battlefield, we headed to Marietta to see the big chicken. I will bet that you have never seen a KFC like this one-I even bought a Christmas tree ornament. The next stop was the Big Trees Forest Preserve. Reagan woke up and was ready for a walk and Graham slept in the stroller. We made a short loop around the preserve and chased a few squirrels and birds. On our way back to the hotel, we stopped by the Governor's Mansion. It was in a beautiful neighborhood but not one of the prettier houses. Since their was a Cheesecake Factory nearby, we felt obligated to stop by and say hello. Robby ran in a picked up a Key Lime cheesecake for him and a Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Dough piece for Tara. We were even able to make it back to the hotel before eating them and they were delicious. Oddly enough, Reagan and Anderson didn't seem to interested in our cheesecakes-Graham on the other hand, definetely has a sweet tooth.
Next on the agenda, was repacking, laundry and a little hot tubbing. The pool was outdoors and it was very cold. So we convinced everyone that the hot tub was just their size and a perfect choice. Reagan could barely touch the bottom so she felt like a big girl and Anderson enjoyed being able to walk around on the steps. Graham just sat in his buggy and watched until it was time to go in. After baths, more laundry and more repacking the boys are in bed and Reagan is winding down. We plan on getting an early start in the morning and heading to Warm Springs, GA.
Video #1 from Saturday (click here) - Centennial Park fountains
Video #2 from Saturday (click here) - Fat Matt's Rib Shack
Video #3 from Saturday (click here) - IKEA Fun & Games
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