We stayed in town over spring break and soaked in some gorgeous Atlanta weather. Our community garage sale started off the weekend with absolutely dreadful gloom and rain. The sun finally made an appearance with warmer temperatures by the start of the week. It ended up being a great week weather wise to be outside. Between a park playdate and library time we managed one activity a day. We met up with a new friend in Eliza Kate's class that just moved into town from Nashville mid week. We gave her the official tour of the Atlanta Zoo. We've gotten good use out of our membership pass this year.
We met up at the zoo opening time at 9:30 a.m. It was a great time to observe the animals eating their breakfast. Most animals were awake and alert. Miller joined us as both kids had spring break at the same time. He was on his best "girl approved" behavior.
He even took on chaffering duties between exhibits.
The girls chose to bob up and down on the carousel with Mrs. Sheryl and I promptly dropped Miller off on the zoo train. He was tall enough and old enough to ride solo. With no stops around the zoo, I felt confident that he'd make it back in one piece. And, this boy has all the confidence in the world to rise up to more independence within reason. This was definitely a step in trust. Sure enough, he met me again at the station:) {with a BIG grin on his face}
We rushed to change into swimsuits to enjoy the splash pad. All the kiddos cooled off in the shooting sprinklers. It was in the 80's and more than warm enough to get soaked from head to toe.
I felt like we were a good 1/2 hour ahead of the other spring breakers. Once we settled in on an area, it took about 30 minutes for the swarms of crowds to follow suit. Spring break can be a busy time to make this day trip. We were pleasantly surprised that we could enjoy the exhibits with an unobstructed view.
Thankful for a break with both littles this week. Everyone needs a little R&R with the family from time to time.
We played on our block with neighbors two nights in a row hosting an impromptu pot luck cookout. Dueling green eggs between neighbors added to the spring break spirit of community on our driveway. Eliza Kate asked when the next party was by the third night with our friends.
Grandmama and Poppy met our family at the Marietta Square on Thursday evening. This seems to be our meeting place when we're in town for spring break.
Eliza Kate begged Poppy for some "monies" She usually bends his ear with her requests and flipped her coins into the fountain with her wishes announced.
Miller showed off his mad, robotic dancing skills on top of the train playscape. I mean, really? Whatever am I going to do with my extrovert. He craves attention as if we don't pour enough into him already. He did have us all laughing. Spring break 2014 right there.
And, no visit to the square would be complete without a group shot for memory's sake.
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