Southern Roadtrip: Atlanta Part II

The Atlanta skyline greeted us as we drove back into the city. Jarrett's sister Sarah and her family drove down from Charlotte to hang out with us and end our trip on a high note with some sweet memories!

Getting some cousin love....Nate (3 yrs) and Lindsay (2 yrs) were SO excited to see each other.

They totally melted our hearts when they gave each other a hug- unprompted!!

We got to meet our new niece, Ameila Diane, who we will be attending her baptism in July. We could not get over what a good girl she was- didn't even hear her cry once, and what a happy baby. Sweet Dolly!

After a yummy southern lunch at Mary Mac's Tea Room, where we dined on favorites like sweet potato souffle, cornbread, and chicken pot pie, we took the kids to the Atlanta Children's Museum.  Nate and Lindsay had fun at all the exhibits while us parents got the opportunity to visit between chasing the kiddos around.

Picasso's in training

Big Brother & Little Sister: Jarrett & Madison (3 months) and Sarah & Amelia (4 months). It still amazes me that Sarah and Katie were able to grow up with such an ornery older brother and still like him. LOL.

Nate LOVED the fishing pond and had fun looking for blue fish to catch.

Lindsay did some hillbillie hand fishing too.

A budding tap dancer? She had fun putting on a performance for Daddy!

Handsome Husband, wonderful Daddy!!

Pure joy.

We had so much fun with you Morris Family!! Love you guys!

Our flight back to LA wasn't until 2pm, so we took the opportunity to visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, where MLK Jr. preached and leader of the Civil Rights Movement met. It was a beautiful church, and a powerful reminder that through God all things are possible.

 

Final resting place of MLK Jr. and his wife

Don't judge... had to stop in at "the pig" just one time for kicks and giggles.

Our last lunch in the south was BBQ (of course) and it was at a yummy hole-in-the-wall kind of place that honestly, we were a little afraid our yelp map took us somewhere sketchy. We saw a ton of police and firemen outside eating there for lunch, and knew we found a local gem.

We came. We saw. We ate. A LOT of good food. We had a fun trip, although I am not sure we would do the road trippin' part again until the girls are older. It was pretty rough at times with both kids crying while we were lost or navigating a tough area. One thing Jarrett and I have in common is our love of traveling. I am such a lucky gal to be married to a man who loves spontaneity- we planned and took this trip within two weeks, start to finish! When we first got married we opened up frequent flyer accounts and have cashed in our miles to take some really cool trips through the years. Fortunately, we are both in a profession (education) that will allow our family to take trips during the summers.

We made some great memories, and got a taste of what living in the south is like. All in all, you know it was a great trip when you open your suitcase to unpack and your clothes still smell like that tasty BBQ.