The Marlatts: Jun 10, 2010

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Our Staycation - This is a HUGE post

I don't know if it counts as a Staycation if you actually go somewhere outside of a return-to-your-home-base-the-same-day, but that's what we are calling it, since we stayed "home" while we vacayed.

We had the opportunity to grow up in ATL where there was always something to do. I have always considered that home, no matter where we move. So, this year, since Kensley was "big enough" to enjoy some things, we decided to go "home" and do some of the things with her that Mike and I did regularly growing up around ATL.

First, we headed to the lake for Memorial Day Weekend with the Wheeler's. It was tons of fun, as usual. Mike and I skiied, while Kensley rode on the jet ski. My good friend, Jennifer, and her children came to meet us one afternoon. We basically vegged on the lake in floats. (She's holding the pictures hostage, (lol, JZ) so when I get some, I will post them.)

We left out fairly early on Monday to go check out some tires for the Jeep. It turned out to be a bust, but best things come to those who wait. We arrived at the Marlatt's later that day to enjoy lots and lots of stormy days. Before the rain, Poppy took us to the Mayfield Dairy. It was loads of fun. I was the token "nerd" asking all of the questions. I learned alot, though!

The rain didn't deter us, however, as we caught a [Gwinnett] Braves game on Tuesday with Mike's brother and his family. The game was finally called after about 30 minutes of ridiculous lightening, so we enjoyed that for a few innings before we packed up and headed "home." Grammy and Poppy also accompanied us to see Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakuel. Kensley had already seen it at home, but devoured it again on the big screen, this time.

The Gwinnett Braves - on the lawn!

After a few days with the Marlatt's, we nestled in at the Wheeler's. Kensley had the opportunity to watch the Laser Show (in the rain, but we stayed dry!), go to the GA Aquarium and the World of Coke. It was also Mike's first time at the World of Coke! Nanna and I had gone many times before at it's previous location near Underground ATL.