Fall Break Georgia Style

A few weeks ago we got a call from Amy inviting us to visit during their Fall Break.  She didn't have to ask twice.  Amelia had Friday and Monday off, but unfortunately Amy only had Monday.  We were going to have to babysit on Friday.

It turned out that my cousin, Vicky, and her husband were going to enjoy a Fall Break of their own and were leaving on Saturday for the mountains.  Friday lunch was our only opportunity to see her so we met for lunch and caught up on family news.

Amelia and Paw-Paw wait outside the restaurant for Vicky to arrive.
Everywhere we went people complimented her on her hat.

Paw-Paw and Amelia always take a selfie.

After lunch she invited us to follow her home to meet her two rescue greyhounds, Taz and Mango.  These dogs were trained at a women's correctional facility in northwest florida and then adopted by Vicky and her husband.  Taz was the first adoptee and he turned out to be such a well-mannered, sweet dog that Vicky made arrangements to adopt his sister, Mango, after she had been through the same training.  

Amelia was intrigued with the dogs.  She asked Vicky, who she calls "Bebe" if she could help her walk them.  They are so well trained that she had no trouble at all leading them around on a leash.

Amelia leads with Taz.  Vicky follows with Mango.

Friday evening we had an early supper at Amelia's favorite place, Chuck-E-Cheese.  We got there around 4:00 so it was not crowded at all.  Amelia had a good time and the pizza was pretty good.

Amelia and Chuck-E-Cheese

We stopped by Barnes and Noble to exchange the books we brought Amelia for some she didn't have.
 I had no idea that there were so many "distractions".  That delayed the process somewhat.

Saturday we went to Jaemore Farms for some traditional fall activities like a corn maze, riding on a pumpkin train, sliding down a farm slide, racing ducks, shooting an apple cannon, and a hay ride.  It was fun although it was a little warm and humid.  We bought some apples and pumpkins and ate some delicious barbecue and homemade peach ice cream.  A good time was had by all.

Amy and Amelia did the corn maze.  I don't like them.  I can never find my way out.
That is so embarrassing.

Amy had to hold Amelia's ears while she did the apple cannon.
 It sure smelled good around there.

Right after her turn on this farm slide, Amelia slid in this red Georgia clay.  

Amelia is growing up.  She rode the pumpkin train all by herself.

The hay ride was really a "cage" pulled by a tractor.  I think Amelia enjoyed it.

While we were there, Amy and Amelia went to see Frozen On Ice which inspired a lot of dancing (Amelia, not Amy). As we left on Monday morning, Amelia had her iPad, pencil, and paper making a list of songs that she would "perform" to when we return for her birthday.

Amy and Darryl have a contract on a new house.  It did not take long for them to tire of apartment living.  If things proceed on schedule they should be moving in around Thanksgiving.  They don't need us to keep Amelia this time, but I am in charge of shelf paper.  I love doing shelf paper, but this is going to be a huge job.  The house has a beautiful kitchen with lots of cabinets.  I can't wait to get started.  I will tackle the project when we go up for Amelia's birthday in November.

Say goodby to apartment living!

Speaking of Amelia's birthday, she wants a disco ball with lights.  I'm trying to picture that in the new house.  It sounds like something her parents definitely need to okay ahead of time.  She also wants some new "glitter shoes" in a bigger size.  I feel sure we can handle that with no problems. 

It was a good visit.  Amy seems to be happy back in her old high school.  Darryl is happy in his job and Amelia is happy in her new school.  Isn't that what we all want for our children?  We want them to be happy and if they aren't, we can't be.