Atlanta Falcons

One of the ways we celebrated Stephen's birthday was by going to a Falcon's game. We went while his parents were in town and it was quite the experience. I have never been in one place that was so loud and the energy there was insane. A really fun and crazy kind of insane. Everett fell asleep thanks to his earmuffs and I was so thankful that he had them the whole time. Even though I still don't understand football really at all I had a great time and I know Stephen loved it. On the way to the game we walked through centennial park and it is a really nice park. We haven't done a lot in down town yet so it was fun to see some of it before and after the game. 

Grandma and Grandpa Peirce visit

It has been a busy and fun few days. Grandma and Grandpa Peirce came to visit. It is always great having family come to see where we live. This visit was especially special because this is only the second time they have seen Everett. We packed a lot of adventures in the time they were here.

The most fun day was when we went to North Georgia. We started our road trip in our awesome Ford explorer rental driving through the small town of Dawsonville. Our first stop was at Amicalola Falls State Park where we saw the beautiful leaves and took a walk that led to the waterfall. The air was crisp and chilly but it was all so perfect. After the falls we fed Everett while Stephen cleaned dog poop off his shoes. Then we stopped by Burt's Pumpkin Farm. We had a fun time there and left with some pumpkin and apple bread and hot apple cider.

Next stop was lunch at Smoke and Gold BBQ in Dahlonega and it was delicious like always. After lunch we walked around the town stopping at the fudge shop and then getting a beautiful Christmas present from Stephen's mom that will be so fun to open and see again Christmas morning. To end the day we stopped at BJ Reese's apple orchard and bought everything apple (apple cider donuts, apple cider, apple pies, and good old apples). The apples in the orchard were mostly rotten by this time of year but Stephen and I went and picked a couple just to say that we did. It was a busy long day and Everett fell right to sleep when we got home.
That was just one of our fun days while Stephen's parents were here. We also celebrated Stephen's birthday by going to a Falcon's game at the Dome. Then Stephen and I had a special birthday dinner date night while the grandparents babysat. It was a great few days with lots of fun family time. 

Happy Halloween Trunk or Treat

Everett's first Halloween was a blast! We based our costumes on my favorite movie Tangled. I have been looking forward to dressing up as Rapunzel, Flynn Rider and Pascal ever since I first saw the movie. Stephen and I borrowed our costumes and I made Everett's. I'd say for my first time making a costume it turned out pretty dang cute. We wore our costumes to the ward trunk or treat and it was really fun seeing everyone. I am so excited for next year when Everett will be walking and we can actually trunk or treat a little with him.

I was also looking forward to Halloween because exactly a year ago was when we announced being pregnant with Everett. So we of course had to take another picture one year later. It is crazy how big he is now. All in all Halloween was a definite success. Happy Halloween!

Aunt Nan

Aunt Natalie came to visit us in Georgia! We of course had delicious food including the best pizza we've ever had at Antico, delicious fish and chips and burgers at Brick Store Pub, and of course southern BBQ from pig-n-chik. Some of our non food adventures included going to the CDC and the Aquarium. Having family come visit us is so wonderful and Natalie was so much fun to have in our home for a few days!