We did not have many things on the agenda for Friday evening, but after the last couple days I was more than happy to relax. I was more interested in spending quality time anyway. We ended up having the neighbors over, they have a little one as well, I believe she is eight months older than the twins. We ended up making a run to the beer store and having "Italian" night. Pasta with venison meat sauce and pizza SOOO delicious. I must say I have been well fed on this trip, not getting near a scale anytime soon:).
*Side note on the beer store, Georgia does beer a little differently than Virginia. They do "growlers," large beers one liter or two and they fill them up via taps in the store. Allows you to purchase quality micro brew beer for a discounted price. VA needs to work on their beer laws, this should be everywhere! Apparently Georgian's did have some trouble with the licensing, but figured it out. In GA there are two types of alcohol licenses, one for in store consumption (bars, restaurants) and one for off site consumption. Being a beer store that sells beer for consumption off site, they are technically not allowed to give samples, but they are testing the water...
The night was perfect exactly what I was looking for. Low key catching up with family and spending quality time.
The next day was full of activities! We started out with breakfast, bacon, eggs, coffee. Then is was off to the park to feed the ducks. One of the twins favorite things to do. We had a great time feeding the ducks 'old bread' and playing on the jungle gym. I chased the kids around clicking pictures, too cute not to.
After the park we fed the twins and put them down for a nap. Then my cousin, her husband and myself went out on the town. It was 65 and sunny, we had to goto a brewery! Our first stop was to the Varsity a local Atlanta greasy spoon place "what'll you have!!!" I had the goto meal, a number two, chili cheese dog, chili cheese burger and fries. To say the least I left satisfied. Then it was off to the Sweet Water brewery!
The brewery was packed! Apparently we were not the only ones with the idea... The brewery was great, we sampled beers, went for a tour and enjoyed the sunshine out on the patio! The day was a little bitter sweet for us though. We have family in the Northeast and they just got "snowmaggeddon," Connecticut lost power and got over two feet of snow...we felt a little guilty enjoying the unusually warm temperatures in Atlanta. Little background on the brewery, Sweet Water was started by two guys who went to the University of Colorado together, one from Northern California and one from the north east. The Norther Californian came to Atlanta for work I believe and noticed the lack of micro brews. The rest is history I guess, Sweet Water capitalized on the niche market and has become a common name among the Atlantan's. Now, after a recent expansion, they will be looking to penetrate other markets. I hope they come as far as the West Cost, being a Sierra Nevada guy myself their 420 Ale and their Rye nailed it. I even got a 420 T-shirt from the brewery:)
After the brewery we headed back home. Of course we had to fill the growlers back up, being on a beer binge. I have not had so much quality beer in a long time. I love how beer culture has evolved into almost what wine culture has been for so long.
Sunday, we went out to breakfast with the boys. We tried a new place in Roswell called the "Thumbs-Up" diner. I had my first true chicken and waffles breakfast. I must say that I am a fan, a southern soul food brunch type meal. After breakfast my cousin went to a baby shower and the men retired to the man cave and "watched movies"...passed out. I did get a chance to do laundry (much appreciated!) before I ventured further south in the morning. Monday, my plan was to make it to New Orleans! Marti Gras!!!!!
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