Last weekend our family took a short road trip to Atlanta, Georgia. My oldest brother Mike, sister-in law Charmaine and niece's Ashley, Toni and Katie were in town from Texas for Katie's softball tournament and we could not miss an opportunity to see her play and visit with them. We had the best time watching Katie pitch and catching up with everyone. Rhett grew quite fond of each of them. Within minutes of pulling out of the softball field, Rhett, in his most excited voice, would say ' I saw Katie play BASEBALL'. Ryan and I looked at eachother, laughed, and knew we had a lot of baseball games to look forward to in our future. Our visit was short, but oh so sweet. Here are a few pictures captured from this occasion: To top off an already exciting weekend, we knew we could not head back to our North Carolina Mountains without visiting the Georgia Aquarium. We visited this facility over Christmas break when Rhett was about a year and a half old. While we enjoyed that visit, we knew this time would be even better. Now that Rhett is 2, he has a new sense of exploration and wonder. He takes in everything around him. Everything from the bus driving down the road, to the 6 year old playing at the tot lot beside him, to the beluga whale he saw at the aquarium, is captivating and mesmerizing to him. Of course Ryan and I had fun, but the pure joy that exeudes from him is what truly fills our souls. If you plan to head to Hotlanta anytime soon, I would highly recommend making a stop there. Here are a few pictures of some of our favorite moments at the aquarium: While we had such a great time on our short road trip down the mountain, I could not conclude this blog without touching on some of the yummy places we ate. With my newfound love for health and wellness, I knew I had to be mindful of what and where we ate (especially on the road). If you are anything like me, you know it is easy (and way more convenient) to stop for fast food or grab a snack at the gas station when you are re-fueling. It is also easy to forego exercise when traveling. I am the first to admit that hitting up the hotel gym is not on my list of priorities while on vacation. Here are some tips on eating healthy and staying fit while on the road:
It was a weekend for the books. I am thankful for our road trips, but even more so that we get to experience them together as a family. I hope on your next road trip, whether it be planned for months or spur of the moment, that you experience the same joy on that adventure and that you can maintain your own health and wellness journey along the way. And whether you like to walk, run, jog, bike, swim, etc., I encourage you to commit to that workout upon returning. Set a goal for yourself. Grab a friend to join you and who will hold you accountable. I hope you will continue to hold me accountable as well!
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I am a wife and momma to a sweet boy named Rhett. I live in the mountains of North Carolina and am saved by grace. I believe in all things family, all things food and all things fun. Archives
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