Road Trip Day 3-Atlanta GA


Highlights from today: (click here for the pictures)

We all must have been tired this morning because we all slept until 8 this morning. Robby had to bring our breakfast upstairs since we were running a little behind. After parking we walked throught the CNN studio. Reagan was very disappointed that we weren't able to ride the longest escalator in the world but we did manage to ride a few short escalators before heading on. Our plan was to go to the Aquarium first this morning but the World of Coke was having a special deal on tickets ($2) so that was our first stop. The kids weren't to impressed with the memorabilia but the tasting room was the highlight for them. We watched the 4D movie-the kids all wore their glasses great but once the chairs started moving Reagan covered her ears and eyes and Anderson started to whine. Tara tried to hold on to Graham-he might have been a little frightened too since his eyes were huge!

After the World of Coke, we walked towards the Aquarium but since the line was so incredibly long we opted for plan B-ikea next and the Aquarium tomorrow. On our way back to the van, we stopped at Olympic Park for the kids to play in the fountain. Reagan eventually got into it but Anderson was timid most of the time. He did think it was entertaining that he used the restroom in the fountains! Graham slept through the whole event. He even slept through Robby's scream when he didn't time jumping over the fountains well enough and got his shorts very wet. The kids needed some downtime so we drove past the Georgia State Capitol and jumped out for a picture.

We were hoping to easily find Fat Matt's Rib Shack but we had to do a little bit of searching even with the GPS. It was well worth the search. The line was long but there were a few seats available in the cramped restaurant. One man was playing the guitar and singing the blues and another was playing the harmonica. The kids ate it up-the music and the food. Reagan enjoyed the beans and BBQ. Anderson was thrilled when Rob brought back mac and cheese to the table and Graham ate everything Mom would give him-his favorite was the pecan pie.

IKEA was the next stop-the reason for the trip! We made good time through the store. Reagan found a cat (which is quite unattractive!), Anderson bought a train, Graham will get a truck (which Anderson will love), Tara bought cups, comforters for the boys, a lamp, lightbulbs, a nightlight, plastic containers and maybe a few other things. Robby found a bunkbed and great travel picture-which both wouldn't fit in the van. We will just have to find us another IKEA when we have an empty car. After some hot cinnamon rolls, we headed back to the hotel.

At the hotel, we unloaded and reloaded while the kids relaxed for a little bit. After a few bottles, Graham finally calmed down and hopefully has gone to sleep (until someone has to go to the bathroom). Anderson and Reagan are laying in front of the tv watching Martha Speaks and it is about to be lights out. We have an early morning since we are planning on being at the Aquarium at opening (8 am).

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