Two weeks ago we went down to Georgia to help celebrate the
marriage of Erin and her (now) husband Paul! Being the great mom that I am
(haha!), I figured we might as well visit the American Girl Doll store while
down there. So, Thursday afternoon we headed out after school. Melissa and Jade
went with us so that Melissa could spend time with her best friend. We stopped
several times on the way and it rained cats and dogs on us for a while but we
finally made it about 1130. We stayed in downtown Atlanta that night. On the
way there, we called around and got a great deal on a downtown hotel room. Once
we got to the hotel, we realized it was NOT family friendly, but being 1130 at
night, we still stayed! It had a club downstairs that was in full swing when we
got there! The girls thought this part was awesome. The card to the room had a
picture of a stripper! The room was really nice though! The girls were able to
experience a fancy hotel at its finest, right?! So we walk into the room and
see that the frig and cabinets were fully stocked. Snacks, candy, drinks everywhere. We threatened them
not to touch anything!! The tiny package of gummy bears were $15! Lydia, being at
the age of realizing what money means, thought that was crazy!
And this was available!
Yes, we had to explain (to Lydia), not too much detail, but
we did explain a little! She was grossed out!
The bathroom and bedroom was separated by a frosted glass
wall. So anyone who was showering was also providing a “show” to the peeps in
the bedroom! (Very interesting!!!)
We had to take a pic for the sake of us remembering!
The next morning we woke up to amazing views of downtown Atlanta.
Dave thought he would be sweet and go downstairs and bring me back breakfast in
bed. It was a sweet gesture and the breakfast was amazing but it ended up costing
$77! (long story) So, what we saved on the hotel room for me being a government
employee, the hotel got back with the breakfast and the valet parking! L But I took this cool
pic of Dave and the girls playing! J
Next stop, American Girl Store for lunch! Even though Layton’s
birthday was several weeks ago, I decided that we would have a birthday
celebration for her while eating lunch there. I knew this would be an
experience she would never forget! The girls were in love with the store. We shopped
for a while, then ate lunch.
He's the best, bringing in all these baby dolls from the car and holding them while his babies shop!
The food was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised! The
staff was extremely nice and our experience was all I was hoping it would. The
girls just kept thanking us and telling us how cool it was to be there. I am so
glad we were able to take them. They are at the perfect age!
My sweet girls!
Family selfie!
I love this picture!
Seeing this man in a crown and that big smile on his face, makes me love him even more!
The girls wanted to take a selfie...
So, we did too!
Next stop, Athens for wedding festivities! Friday night we
went to Paul and Erin’s house where we met Paul’s family. They were so, so
nice. They’re from Louisiana. Dave and I enjoyed listening to their stories
about living there. Paul’s 2 (grown) brothers played with the girls. They were
a hoot! I don’t think the girls knew what to think of them at first! I wanted to take a picture of the girls but one pf Paul's brother bombed us!
Saturday during
the day, we enjoyed walking around downtown Athens in and out all the little
shops.
At 5 that afternoon, it was wedding time. Since we had been
going non-stop, my baby was exhausted!
The wedding was so personal, one of the best weddings I have
ever attended. It was very small, about 30 people and because of rain, they
ended up in their living room, but it turned out so pretty. I think everyone
there, laughed and cried.
Congratulations to Paul and Erin. We wish you lots of
laughs, love and happiness.
Poor Layton, she slept most of the reception.
Although the weekend was busy, we had a great time.
