Atlanta Family Reunion Day 4 ~ World of Coca-Cola

My sister Janice was able to get us tickets to The World Of Coca-Cola through a rep that she works with.  Coca-Cola Classic (NEVER DIET) has always been my favorite.  A tall class with pellet ice in a Tervis Tumbler makes me a very happy girl.



The weather has been really nice this week.  This is welcomed as I had prepared myself for some good old fashion southern humidity.  We don't get along so well.  When I lived in Memphis I spent months on end in the indoors ONLY to avoid the heat.  I melt in the humidity.



On the way to our field trip, my sister in law Julie's car started acting up.  All six of us piled into the five seat Toyota Prius Rental Car.  I got the honor of making the trunk of the car my seat.  I layed down flat and didn't mind being a passenger in the trunk (that) much.  

The boys, in true Caleb and Mason fashion, ran around the grass until we were ready to rock and roll.  I don't know where they get all of their enegy.  I am thankful that they are happy and healthy little boys.

The indoctrination started before guests even stepped foot in the lobby.  It was Coca-Cola everywhere!  I loved the tall artsy bottles.



With the Polar Bear

We listened intently to the history of Coca-Cola and had a good dose of marketing.



We got to watch the bottling process, which was pretty cool.






We watched a 3D movie (and the seats moved at random causing collective gasps) and then headed to look at some art.



Our tour ended with having to sample over 60 different varieties of beverages made by Coca-Cola.

The boys were in their element with all of the sugary goodness.  We got to take home a souvenir glass bottle of Coca-Cola and grabbed a few necessities at the gift shop as we exited.

I can now check that one off my list.  And long live Coca-Cola Classic!

Labor Day ~ Atlanta Family Reunion Day 2

Apparently Atlanta folk are used to swimming after big downpours.  After the rain we headed to the neighbors for swimming and a bbq.

Cannon Ball!

The boys manned the grills while the girls gabbed.

My dad and bro

Nothing like some southern style ribs

Do you think that they boys liked them?

Most definitely!

Finger lickin' good!

Reunion with Atlanta Family ~ Day 1

My parents and I get to spend the long holiday weekend with my oldest brother David and his family.  We haven't seen David since Ken and Sonia's wedding last September and it's been since Dana's wedding in 2008 since we've seen Julie, Caleb and Mason.  We're happy that they are doing well in Atlanta, but it's hard to have them so far away from us.

Caleb is seven and will start second grade in the Fall.  He is not only very smart but kind, polite and such a joy to be around.  He LOVES to play chess, read and is obsessed with any thing Star Wars (just like is dad!) and is a great big brother to Mason.

Mason is five and will start Kindergarten in the Fall.  This kid is a CRACK UP!  He too is wise beyond his years, is very perceptive, super active and has a sweet sensitive side.

David is built like his dad but looks like his mom.  It's fun for my parents to watch the boys in action and see so much of David in them.  They joke about, "pay back" but the truth is the boys are super well behaved and pretty darn entertaining.

Little David, er, I mean Mason Kinkaid

David is a very hands on Daddy.  He is very patient and involved with the boys.  They ask a million questions and David goes above and beyond to answer their questions.  Julie is a devoted Stay-at-home Mom who doesn't get to stay home very often!  She is very involved in the PTA and has a budding cake decorating business.  Her cakes are amazing... she takes a lot of pride in her work and the finished products are always unique and something to talk about!!!

Nana Oregon is playing chess with the boys.  I'm pretty sure she's calling Caleb out on his last move...and chances are he's proving his point!

When in doubt, call in an expert to make the call!  I wasn't brave enough to play chess with anyone.  I know nothing, and in this case, it's good to just keep it that way!

We are looking forward to soaking up this time with our Atlanta family.

Thank you for having us David, Julie, Caleb and Mason!