We have to say this was probably the most exciting trip our kids have had in quite some time. They love going to Nags Head, N.C., every year, and our trips to England have been tons of fun, too. But this was the first trip we've ever made as just our little family. Staying in a hotel, renting a car, and eating out....it was almost more than they could handle.
The kids enjoyed the ride since it went through some beautiful scenery. They were model travelers really and kept entertained for most of the long trip. We did our traditional countdown through each state's border (that comes from a tradition my family started when I was a child). But when we finally saw "Atlanta" on the signs, we knew we were making progress. Then we passed into the last state: The Land of Giant Peaches.
The kids enjoyed the ride since it went through some beautiful scenery. They were model travelers really and kept entertained for most of the long trip. We did our traditional countdown through each state's border (that comes from a tradition my family started when I was a child). But when we finally saw "Atlanta" on the signs, we knew we were making progress. Then we passed into the last state: The Land of Giant Peaches.
On Sunday, after a worship service -- led by none other than Michael W. Smith -- and Bible time on Psalm 139, we headed to Zoo Atlanta. (It was interesting to chat with the kids about that Psalm, in particular, verses 17 & 18, which talk about God's thoughts for us. We'd just been to visit New York City and had stopped by at Ground Zero on our way in and out on the PATH train. We talked about God's thoughts for those people, too.)
We really enjoyed Zoo Atlanta, which currently boasts of a brandnew Giant Panda baby -- quite a significant feat in captivity. The animals were entertaining to watch, and each display had questions about the particular animal we were viewing.
Our favorite part was the Children's Zoo. The goats and sheep were very friendly. We got to comb their fur/wool, and Edward enjoyed driving a tractor.
We ended on the Carousel of Endangered Animals. That was a real highlight, especially for Emily who rode on her favorite: a cheetah!
We headed back from the Zoo and showed the kids the place where the concert was held the night before. Then we went back to the hotel for a much-needed nap. After dinner, we walked into Atlanta and visited the Olympic Centennial Park. It was gorgeous! The kids loved looking at the fountains and all the different flags. We stopped by Hard Rock Cafe on our way back.
We got on the road the next morning by 6:30 and enjoyed reminiscing about the trip on the way home.
Quite an adventure! It left us with lots of warm, fuzzy feelings....and lots of memories of family fun!
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