The Georgia Aquarium

After 2 relaxing days at home we decided to venture out on Monday we visited the Georgia Aquarium. Lucy's LOVED it just as much as last time. The girls wore their matching outfits and we had a fun filled day.


Lucy trying to "swim" with the fish with a little help from her cousin Reese.

Kanji

Kanji means family in Japaneses which is fitting because Andy's brothers family visited us for a few days this week. They will be leaving soon to be stationed in Okinawa Japan. We had a wonderful time! The first day they got here was spent swimming and letting the little girls (Lucy and little Evie) play in the playroom. Saturday evening we had a low country boil, we ended up in the garage because of a late afternoon pop up storm.


Dinner was closely followed by a fun bath for both girls given by their daddy's. It's so funny to see both girls in the bath, because although their daddies are brothers they look nothing alike!


(Notice in the background Lucy's toilet is going to be a throne, it's a work in progress)

The next day was more swimming, video games, a little Mickey Mouse and Elmo for the girls and some snuggling with Muv. For dinner we had BBQ and watched the Princess and the Frog on the outdoor screen.

The Disney Plan

About a week ago I woke up at 5:30 (yes, that is am!) to head over to my parents house. It was 180 till our Disney vacation (December 19-26) and we could make reservations starting at 7am! My mom, Tiffany and I had come up with our game plan the day before, we knew what restaurants we wanted and the approximate time we wanted them. I had read up a bit about getting the more difficult reservations and I was prepared (or so I thought). As I was pulling out of my driveway (which is now a 15 minute ride) I get a frantic phone call saying my mom had been making reservations online since 5am, WHERE WAS I?!!! After politely :) replying, we said 6, I made my way quickly to her house. Since we have a party of ten we thought we could only call to make reservations, not so, It's more than ten (IE 11 people). We got all the ones we wanted despite the rushing :) I did have to call for some, 3 of the days we are there we have a party of 12 and Cinderellas Royal Table you have to call no matter what the number in your party. I felt so rude when I called I did not even let the cast member finish her good morning (blah, blah, blah) I interrupted and said I needed December 22 party of 12 for Cinderella's Royal table. Some of the restaurants are, Chef Mickey, Le Cellar, Mickey Backyard BBQ, Jinko, The Brown Derby, Ashkers (2 times), Whispering Canyon, and a number of others!

We are staying at Saratoga Springs in the new Tree House Villa's. (SUPER Excited) My mom, dad, brother, sister in law, niece (3), brother, me, Andy and Lucy will all be going! Andy, myself, brother's and sister in law are driving down December 17th to go to Universal (Harry Potter).



Now to start planning Lucy's outfits

Cousins

LL cool J and Easy E!

So FAST

What a difference a year makes. The 4th of July was Lucy's first big holiday at just over a week old. Here are pictures from this year and last year.

Happy 3rd of July

Peachtree City Georgia, golf cart capital of the world. Where else would you find golf cart traffic jams?! July 4th is celebrated in a big way in my hometown. The morning begins with a terrific parade (even though a lot of politicians slip in) filled with decorated golf cart entries and golf carts lining the street. To cap the day off a spectacular firework display is set off. I was afraid Lucy would be scared, but she loved them. We did have to sit in a line of about 300 golf carts an hour and a half to get home :)

Sewing lessons

So I have been known to spend money on clothing for Lucy :) I will admit it! So recently the opportunity came for me to take sewing lessons and I jumped at the chance! I go every Monday with Tiffany (my sister in law) to the cutest house in Senoia. Miss Claudia has a PINK house, does it get any better than that!? But it does get better, she is the sweetest lady and is sooo patient (if you know me this is much needed). Her studio is called Rose Wood Cottage she teaches all kinds of classes and since the new Southern Living idea house is right next door she has been super busy. (I love having the idea house 2 min from my house, I have been twice, super cute :)) We stay for four hours a week. So far I have made an apple dress and a pant and top outfit. I JUST LOVE IT!

Here is her house


Here is Lucy sporting her new outfit!