THE AQUARIUM
the aquarium was amazing. it's the largest in the world and has really neat exhibits. at all times you are surrounded by fish - whale sharks swimming over your head or sawfish sneaking up behind you. we were impressed by the live coral reef they have too. some of our favorites were the giant manta rays, the garden eels (cute little guys who bury themselves in the sand) and the amazon exhibit with trees and vines hanging down - they really did a good job of creating a cool atmosphere. And there were tunnels above our head for kids to crawl around in and look down through windows at fish and their parents. It was weird to just send our 22 month old into a hole and hope he came on the other side. :)
THE WORLD OF COCA-COLA
Enjoying soda's from all over the world...
The Coke museum was kinda funny cause we felt like we basically paid $15 for a 2 hour long Coke commercial. It was fun though. There was a lot of very creative marketing with some nonsense about how happiness and love goes into every bottle. More like caffeine and sugar - potaeto/potato. And somehow they failed to mention how Coca-Cola got its name - Cocaine and Caffeine - which really is the most interesting don't you think? Maybe not the best for marketing the stuff though. Our favorite was the tasting center. There were huge fountain drink towers from every continent with all sorts of crazy drinks from the countries in that continent. Joey loved this drink from Italy called Beverly that was really bitter. (It was disgusting) But then, after drinking our way around the world - he wanted to end with that one and realized it wasn't a good one to end with. It had a bitter aftertaste that just wouldn't quit. So, I think that one got kicked out of 1st place.
HALLOWEEN WITH THE CARTERS:
Mama Bear and Baby Bear
Luke's first time trick-or-treating
I forgot how magical trick or treating is. I haven't been since I was a kid and now I finally get to experience it again after like 20 years. I love crunching through the leaves and breathing the night air - and hearing the squeals of excited costumed kids running from door to door. And the Carter's neighborhood was super festive - every porch was decorated and the people giving out candy were all dressed up. I loved how Luke learned to say "trick-or-treat!" (I really think he was saying "tractor treat") Everyone seemed so delighted to find this cute baby bear the perfect toy or treat. I seriously had a blast taking Luke and I'm glad I get to re-enter this enchanting world of trick-or-treating.
HALLOWEEN DOUGHNUT ON A STRING EATING COMPETITION
Madison won. Joey won. But I bet Preston and I enjoyed our doughnuts more - so we were the real winners. It was so fun to hang out with the Carters. They live in an amazing house and are really living the southern country life. (It's always been Amy's dream to live the life of Scarlett O'Hara - and now she's doing just that... minus the tragic ending) Joey and Bryce talked a lot about Dentistry and Amy and I caught up on each other lives and loved watching our kids play together. We love the Carters. Those kids are so sweet and well-mannered. We've always been impressed with Amy and Bryce's parenting skills. They were all so nice to Luke even though he hit them all with a pink pool noodle as soon as he met them. :) It was so nice of them to host us. Thanks guys!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!!
15 comments:
cute little bear! and your mama bear costume was like over the top! awesome. so glad you blogged, i love to read about all the hale doings. what a fun time you had, and i'm so glad! you are rad and so's luke's dad. flad. whatever.
That's so fun you were able to go to Georgia! We love getting together with dental buddies. Your mama bear costume was awesome!
I just read Gone With The Wind and I'm jealous that you got to go to Atlanta. But I'm not jealous about drinking carbonated beverages from all over the world, but I am jealous about the aquarium because that's awesome. I'm not jealous about hanging out with the Carters because I don't even know them so that would be weird.
AAHH!! Made made me miss all of you. Next year you all come to MY house for Halloween! Cute photos - love you all.
I loved the whole thing, every word and picture. Good one. Halloween is so fun, I agree. Your kids go out and get you candy. So nice of them. You are such fun adventurers! I want to go to Georgia, too! And Memphis! And Pittsburgh! and Virginia! I'm so glad you guys are coming for Thanksgiving. I loved seeing your cute preggie tummy!
Katie, you are awesome! Love the pink bear costume!
OH!!!!! I wish I could have gone, too. The Carter's are AWESOME and they sure look like they made it an awesome trip for you guys! Kate, you are rockin' that costume! Happy Halloween!!!
looks like fun. i think you need to bring that kid to disneyland(:
That is such a cool picture of Luke in front of the huge fish tank window. You guys do such fun things!
Where did you get that pink bear costume!?!?! Chad and I were rolling. That is the greatest thing ever. Only you!
What cute little bears you are! That's funny that we both experienced the wonders of coke at the same time. That looks like an awesome aquarium, how fun!
We had a blast with you guys. We have been talking about it all this last week. I can't wait until we come to Memphis to see you guys. Well, take care.
Bryce
Evan loved that you texted him from the aquarium! And may I just say, you are the cutest preggo gal I've ever seen. Ever.
Katie-
It was fun to catch up and chat the other day. Sorry that we had to cut it kind of short. We would love to get together if you have time over Thanksgiving. Really liket he costumes by the way.
Next time can we come too? How fun. What a great trip. I do agree with their parenting. They are great parents. I am also glad that you posted pictures of their kids... it has been a while and look at Madisons teeth!! Their gone! How fun. I loved seeing the picture where you can see your little belly!! That Hale is growing! :)
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