Atlanta Adventure

We had such a good time a few weeks ago getting out of town for the day that I decided to try it again!
I don't know what sounds so daunting about it to me -- we had a great day!

We left bright and early and kicked off the day at IKEA.
We went straight from our car ride to the snack area to devour one of the $1 cinnamon rolls.
Worth the whole dollar. Oh my do they taste as good as they've always smelled!

We hit the store and were so pleased to find kid areas in every section!
We met up with Em and Abby Jane and had a successful trip:

I knew before we went, we'd be leaving with that puppy.
Kirkley's been begging for a puppy {and a baby sister}.
As soon as she saw it among the zillions of stuffed animals,
she said, "Let's get that puppy for Jay!"
Sweet, and, of course, now it's snuggling in bed with her!

Then we were off to the Swan Coach House.
Em and I hadn't been there since bridesmaid luncheons long ago.
This place SO reminds me of my college roommate Wynn -- she loves this place!
We loved how they tucked us all away upstairs on the porch!Look who learned to make ridiculous faces every time a camera appears.
6 pictures like this, all just as ridiculous as the others! :)
Thanks for that, K.

I'm excited our girls are getting to know each other -- twice in a few weeks!
Abby Jane was born after the Grosses moved to CA.
Thrilled that they are so close now that we visit a few times a year!
The girls loved the fancy lunch!
The mamas loved catching up!
Em has been my go to girl with this half-marathon training --
great to see her at catch up between manners lessons!
We are email buds trading recipes, crafts, parenting, etc.
I am grateful for her spirit of encouragement and her confidence in Him as a mama!

We didn't tell Jay it was a super-girly, ladies lunch -- he was busy flirting!
The classic swan dessert was a hit!

We left lunch and hit Homegoods, Trader Joes, and loaded up just in time for afternoon naps!
Loving our days away!
I've decided to try to take better advantage of this time K isn't locked into school...thinking on our next adventure!


I guide you in the way of wisdom
and lead you along straight paths.
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
when you run, you will not stumble.
Proverbs 4:11-12