Saturday, April 10, 2010
March 10-16th we ventured to Atlanta, Georgia. Todd and I are deeply invested in our nation's history and wanted to visit every civil war site possible. jk. Todd served his mission there, and oddly enough, his sister and her lovely family live there as well. Despite the not-so-sunny weather, we all had a fantastic trip. The Wisner's are such a fantastically fun and funny family (despite the fact that they choose to live so so far away from us all) and Georgia was shockingly (to me anyway) beautiful. I'd been through the state, but never stayed. I was stricken by the beauty of the trees/green and all the lovely brick buildings. Oh, and did I mention, there's Chick-fil-a's EVERYWHERE?! I had pictured dry and getto for some reason (I blame Todd's recounting). Lyla was the HIT of GA. People everywhere would stop and oodle over here. Some were even bold enough to ask for pictures. Not sure how I feel about that but I can't blame them:) Lyla was a stellar traveler. I don't think she cried one bit all 4 flights. I nearly did. Coming into Georgia from Dallas, we hit a nasty storm and could see the lightening below us. Did I mention we were in toy plane? Or at least it felt that way. The thing was TINY! You had to duck (ok, some people had to) to enter, there was ONE bathroom, and Todd's seat belt was secured with duck tape. I kid you not. Obviously, it was a bumpy ride (and I mean bumpy). It didn't help that Lyla had a blow out during the turbulence and I was left trying to change her mess in a cracker box of a bathroom while they kept urging everyone to return to their seats. I guess that's enough about the flight? haha. Here's "some" pictures of the trip (forgive the overkill, it's her first cross-country trip okay!)
Leavin on a Jet Plane (who knows what's with my smile)
Stone Mountain-three leaders of the confederate civil war are carved out of a literal stone mountain-
This site is pretty cool. and also huge. They said the slope of the horses back is the length of three buses. Crazy? Who knows how they did this! You get to ride a tram up to the top-and then look out over the city. It was wicked cold at the top so we just ran out, snapped a photo, and run back inside. Lyla slept the whole time. 
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta
-I was just dying to go to the zoo when Todd told me there were Pandas there. Did you know that no zoo actually owns Panda's? They're like on loan from China and it's quite the process to get one. There was momma and baby there. I just think they're adorable and thought Lyla would love seeing them, and all the other animals. In all truthfulness, she didn't seem to care much at all (stay tuned though because she LOVED the aquarium). Again, it was quite cold, but there were very few people and we saw lots of intriguing and exotic animals you won't see in our zoos. I loved watching the gorillas. In one spot, this little ham of a gorilla came up to the window, licked it, and did other funny things. Lyla laughed. Lyla scored a baby panda and a panda T. spoiled.
mmmm.... Bamboo
This is some exotic bear...weird huh?
This is some exotic bear...weird huh?
Lake Lanier
On Sunday afternoon we went for a drive around Lake Lanier-which is only minutes away from the Wisner's house. It was a strange, kind of foggy day, which made for some cool pictures.
Jacob and Amanda being dorks
Look at those baby blues!
Church in Georgia
Jacob and Amanda being dorks
Look at those baby blues!
Church in Georgiaconfirms my beliefs that Utah Mormons are a whole other beast than other Mormons. haha.
Mall of Georgia
Mall of GeorgiaGinourmous. Found the most bitchin kiosk selling large, tacky jewelry 10 for a $1. And best of all, Lyla got her first Build-a-bear! Cute Wisners bought it for her. She is very appropriately name Peaches (despite my concerns that the name is stripper-esq). You can't tell but she has a Braves shirt on.
Peaches in the making (the bear, not the stripper)
My little shopper girl
Bonding with the Wisners
Kristi and Amanda lovin on Lyla
Lyla loved Buster. Doesn't he look like a giant Ty?
The Atlanta Aquarium
My little shopper girl
Bonding with the WisnersI equally enjoyed just getting to know the fam and hanging around. They made us great food (and so kindly adhered to the no dairy annoyance) and graciously watched Season 4 of The Office with us!
Kristi and Amanda lovin on Lyla
Lyla loved Buster. Doesn't he look like a giant Ty?
The Atlanta AquariumBoasts as the biggest Aquarium in the US (or world maybe?). I was astounded at just how much sea life one place can hold! We saw every fish imaginable, sharks, and even a whale. There is one portion where you the aquarium sort of wraps around you and it feels just like you're swimming in the ocean. In fact, people were scubba diving in there. As mentioned, Lyla LOVED the aquarium. She watched with intrigue and was delightfully entertained. You could easily spend an entire day there.
Lyla just squeeeled a these Penquins
Thanks for a great trip Wisners (and I'm sad I didn't get a family photo, WTC?).
Lyla just squeeeled a these Penquins
Thanks for a great trip Wisners (and I'm sad I didn't get a family photo, WTC?). Georgia in our minds.....
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Looks like you guys had a great trip! I actually really like Atlanta...not to live though! We are doing good. We will definitely miss her because we spent so much time with her, but she lived a long, good life so you can't be too sad about that. Maybe we will make a trip down to your neck of the woods one of these days! There's a saddle in St. George that I want to buy!
How fun! And what a sweet little girl being a great traveler! So when are you traveling to Cali?
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