Atlanta Getaway: Day 1 {October 2015}

Several months back, Matt and I began discussing and saving for a little weekend family getaway. We knew that we were foregoing a birthday party for Mason this year in exchange for a fun adventure. Since that was the case, we decided to add in even more family fun along with it. 

We set out Friday morning for a fun, fun trip. We were all smiles!!! 

And some goofiness thrown in as well.

Mason did a little reading on the long (2.5 hour) trip. 

And, he did a little sleeping. :)

We made it to Atlanta without any traffic issues, YAY! But since that was the case, we were early for our lunch reservations so we headed to Target to browse for a bit. Mason was pretty happy about that!

More hat fun! 

After a little browsing, we made our way to Fogo de Chao for our amazing Brazilian Steak house adventure. 

Posing with the ribs! 

In his happy place! 

Mason was, too. People watching, watching meat cook, etc...

I was there, too. :)

All of that steak made Mason think he was a MAN and he wanted to drive to the next stop. 

Love my main man! 

Mason was in the back saying "cheese". 

We made a trip to IKEA and then headed to the hotel. It was right near where they are building the new Braves' stadium. Mason loved seeing that construction! 

"MOM! Look at all of this stuff in this room!" 

We brought lots of snacks with us and after a quick afternoon swim, we came back inside to enjoy them. We don't have a microwave at home and we usually make popcorn on the stovetop because of that. I love it that way but when I knew we'd have a microwave in our room, I picked one of my snacks to be popcorn! 

Mason enjoyed spending the rest of the evening placing his toys in fun places. :) 

And being cool :)

Snuggles! 

Mason LOVED the king size bed! 

It was a great first day in Atlanta. More to come on Day 2! 

An Unexpected Pumpkin Patch Visit

One afternoon last week, Matt and I had a little date with Mason for Fro-Yo and the park. The park we went to is right by a local church and that church was having a pumpkin patch/sale. We, of course, had to go check it out. Mason had so much fun!!! (Matt and I did, too!)

(The sun was bright but this boy wanted pictures in each one!)

Checking out all of the pumpkins! 

I know, not all pictures are great, but this kid was cracking us up so I decided to include them all anyway. They make me smile!

Open Letters {9}

Dear Mason,

You are learning how to nod your head when you said "uh huh" and it's the cutest thing ever right now. It's exaggerated and just perfect. You keep us laughing!

Love, Your goofy parents

Dear South Carolina,

Wow, what a week it was last week with all of the flooding and relief efforts. I have been so proud and impressed with how people in our area have stepped up to give. Our MOMS Club gave water and so many local churches did the same.

We are better together!

Dear Fogo de Chao, 

You did NOT disappoint. Mason loved watching all of the meats fly around the room. Matt and I loved eating them all. :)

Love,  Meat Lovers

Dear Atlanta, 

You offered the perfect little getaway for our family. Matt and I agree that you might be one of our favorite places to visit. 

Love, Atlanta Fans

Dear October, 

You've sure been a pretty nice month. Let's keep this going.  

Love, Me

Dear Friends, 

You know who you are. The ones who check in when you know it's been a rough day/week. The ones who are always there to listen to you vent. Yeah, you rock. 

Love, Your friend