Soul satisfied

Even though this entry isn't about the boys, it's still so blog worthy, I had to post it. 

Last night, Lindara, Dawn and I took a stroll down town for a little belly fillin', big city dwellin', traffic swillin', security guard charmin', tech campus wreckin', ballet watchin', good old Friday night. 

First amazing feat was getting downtown ATL on a Friday night in traffic without getting in a wreck or shot. Check. 

Second, trying to find Mary Mac's when 3 girls from OTP don't normally haunt that part of town. Check. 

Third, finding parking. There's a small parking lot behind Mary Mac's but when we pulled up the lovely security guard told us it was full unless we had a handicapp tag. After telling her/him I'd limp and that didn't work, I then asked her/him/it if my good buddy 'Alexander Hamilton' would like to keep her company while we dined. Cones we're swiftly removed from the entrance and we were directed promptly to a nice spot up front! Check. 

I cannot believe I have lived in Atlanta as long as I have and this was the first time I have ever been to this fine establishment. First of all, the whole place is quite interesting with its many unique rooms, but the most fun was ordering! So much to choose from and everything was so good!! Belly full, peach cobbler tackled. Check. 

Then, off to find the Ferst Center on Ga Tech campus...in the rain...  Not nearly as difficult as it should have been, but park in the corner, go down 2 flights of stairs, thru 2 parking lots, and behind the rather small white sculpture, ok, there it is!

The Urban Nurcracker awaits. We weren't the ONLY white people in the auditorium, but we definitely could have been picked out of a crowd. Culture. Check. 

It wasn't all hip hop, Ebonics, and breakdancing, like we thought it was going to be. It was more just like the regular nutcracker but with an all black cast, one white sugar plum dancer, a drunk uncle at the beginning, and Big Mama telling the story from Sweet Auburn Avenue. Glad I went, probably won't make it a yearly thing, one more Atlanta McVenture...check. 

Corn & Indians, oh my!

Today was the boys' Thanksgiving play and feast in their classes. Thankfully, their teacher co-teach so they are on the same day. 

Nolan was corn (pop, pop, pop) and Reed was an Indian (big and brave). They did a cute little play where they all had lines to learn, sang a few sweet and festive songs, and then went to their classrooms for a huge feast (which was only an hour before lunch!). Good thing I only packed carrots and apples for their lunch. They were so excited to see their mom and dad in the crowd and performed perfectly; we were so proud! 

Now, they have off from school for a week and have many a night planned to sleepover with grandparents and cousins. What EVER will I do with so much time on my hands?!? Muwahahahahaha, whatever I want!! 

Mo-town was in town!

Yay! Finally got to see Morgan, Ashley's baby, for 2 nights straight! Ash was in town with her mom in order to go to Fair Hope for Thanksgiving next week. I got to hold and kiss and squeeze her cute and pudgy cheeks. She is just about to turn 1 next week and is already lookin' like a linebacker!! Get 'em, Mo-town!

Shake it up, baby!

Twist and shout! What could a pair of twins ask for on a rainy/cold/grey day like we had today? A game of twister with their twin cousins and neighborhood friend! Also, a team sleepover is on the menu as well. Hopefully, these 4 will hit the hay at a decent hour because they have been crazy running around all afternoon. 

November bdays

Happy bday (8) to Braden! We missed the Goodloe's at the Halloran's house to celebrate his big 8, but they were celebrating Burke's bday that day. Happy bday, Burke!

Battlefield Hike

As many years as I have lived in the metro Atlanta area, there is always something 'new' that I haven't crossed off a stay-cation bucket list. As of yesterday, the boys and I can now say that we have hiked to the top of Kennesaw Mountain. It's not that strenuous of a hike, but there are many hidden jagged rocks and roots that seem to jump up and catch one of their toes, even when told 100x to 'WALk, NOT RUN!' Since when does a 6-year-old listen to that?!? Well, since about 5 minutes into the hike, Nolan went running down the hill, tripped over an exposed root, and skinned up his knee. "I don't like this hike, I wanna go hooooome!"  Not a chance, bucko. We got him cleaned & bandaged up and headed back up the mountain...walking. 

They were super interested in all the cannons along the way and asked what side we are on, the north or the south. Such a tough question to penetrate the mind of a 6-year-old (or 2) that looks at just about everything in terms of 'scores'. "What was the score of north v south?" "It probably wasn't fair to the north that the south had 5 cannons!" "Where did all the dead people go?" "How did they make these trails on the mountain 150 years ago?"  I tell you what, these boys are racking my brain DAILY and I am constantly impressed with myself as to the answers I come up with!! LoL. Most times they are correct, but in terms of the civil war, I would rather defer them to my old civil war teacher, Dr Terry, as he would know which button on what day the confederates fastened before another and in left-right or right-left fashion. Seriously, he was THAT good. For now, we salute and say "the south will RISE again! Go dawgs!"   ;0)

Season Enders

Saturday, Nov 2nd marked the end of the boys soccer season, and what a season it was!! They played in a division they should be too young for, but dominated instead. Nolan scored 2 goals, had 3 saves as goalie, and too many assists to count. Reed had 2 goals, got stung by a bee, then went back in to score for a 3rd time. Awesome day! Thanks for coming out to watch, Nana. They love having a cheering section!  The coach gave out the medals, everyone ate cupcakes (not nearly even close to the creation Chris could have come up with), and then it was time for silly pictures with their buds. Goooooooo Ninjas!!

After the game, the boys and I headed to Atlanta to watch the professional soccer team, the Silverbacks, play that night. We met up with the Goodloe's, minus Ryan, and had so much fun! 

Who ya gonna call?

Ghostbusters! This Halloween the boys were gently persuaded away from their first thoughts of being captain America or the Incredible Hulk, only because that's what they dressed up as last year. Even though they have never seen the Ghostbusters movie (which I don't think they'll be ready for a few years now), they have a wii game of if. Between Kathy, Larry, Todd and myself, I think we came up with some pretty good costumes! We had the Tyson's, Tuttle's, Turner's, and Martin's over for some pre-game dinner and then headed out to the street. Fun was had by all but we missed Jammy and Grandy! Hope grandÿ gets well soon!!

Fun farm friends

Yesterday the boys' grade took their annual field trip to the Art Barn in Canton.  I'm pretty sure they had a great time because they couldn't stop talking about it!