Dear Sirs and Fair Maidens

Ah, Medieval Times, a classic childhood adventure. James had never been, but when I saw one on our Texas trip I immediately remembered the fun and booked us a dinner at the one in Atlanta.  The other Sassers joined us for the fun - and we had FUN.

The kiddos were quite overwhelmed with all they encountered walking in.  You go from wandering the mall to everyone in full costume speaking in "my kind sir" and "my fair maiden".  Many adults (without kiddos) in costumes made for a good people-watching crowd. 

We still had to wear masks, which just about everyone is over.  But we're rule followers, so we did. 

 

We finally got through to our seats, bought the kids some swords and ribbons (quite the racket, just like Disney!), and they started the show and meal.  

Our knight, the green knight, was not too bad on the eyes but couldn't stay on his horse, nor complete any tricks, or fight worth a flip.  But we still cheered him on every chance we got.

I am so impressed with the kids: they paid attention and got really into the story and events! (The acoustics were terrible so the adults struggled to hear and understand). At the end the kids all became concerned someone would actually die (JB said "don't kill them!!" and Wesley said "I could easiwy kill dem with my sword").  Everyone cheered when the queen granted mercy to the knights.

What a fun time with the Sasser clan!  We had a blast and are looking forward to another adventure soon.

1st Side note:  we stayed at an Embassy Suites that night so the kids could enjoy a hotel and we wouldn't have to drive. Between the lobby, breakfast buffet and indoor pool, the kids thought we were living the life!  JB yelled as we walked in "y'all, this is FANCY!!!" We have got to get these kids out more, ha :)

Second side note:  after we left the hotel, we stopped by the other Sasser's house for some play time and to snuggle this littlest cousin - who is growing too fast!!!

Love our cousin time!

Daddy Daughter Date

Maryn has been begging for a date with her Daddy!  Well, and her friends and their daddies, too, because Miss Social Butterfly needs her entourage.  Maryn planned it all out: fancy dress, pictures, Deanos and then Baskin Robbins.  Of course, the Mamas got in on it, too :)

These three girls make such a good little squad.  I am so thankful for neighbors, yards that connect, and these precious days where they build their friendships. 

And don't the Daddies look so handsome, too.  They were such good spots and so sweet with their little girls.  

Mamarazzi was sure to capture all the precious moments of these two (complete look-alikes) together. 

We had to plead, but the guys remembered to take photos at the dinner.   So glad they had a good time!

These are the sweet memories that the girls will cherish for a lifetime!

Quick side note:  Cousin Katelyn was in town for the weekend, and she got in on all the fun. She did Maryn's make up for the event.  Maryn was insistent on "the eyelash stuff"  :)

Some January Happenings...

The first month of 2022 is already in the review mirror (and I keep thinking that we just completed 2020?)  Lots of fun things to set the stage for the year.  I did a quick photo dump to document the month.

First, the kids went back to school in masks.  But, they went back to school in person during yet another surge (Omicron), something I no longer take for granted.  

Normal January happenings, like organizing, took place.  I had a lot of "help", ha. 

Maybe we're just tired of eating at home, but we seem to be out a lot more for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of these are 1:1s times, that are goofy and sweet and I love them.

 

100 days of schools have passed!  All the schools celebrated, some with activities (Wesley) and some by dressing as a 100 year old person (IGA).  Maryn made the cutest old lady, and JB - who is already a grumpy old man - refused to dress up.

The Georgia Bulldogs had a National Championship win, and while we're not necessarily Dawg fans we got into the excitement.

We had some very cold and dreary days this month, which meant trying new things. We took the kids to Urban Air and had a BLAST.  James and I got to participate, too, and didn't complain about ziplining and jumping.  :)

One rainy day the kids got into the pantry and came up with inventions. (Or, maybe I should say "prototypes" for inventions).  They had so much fun, and we just ignored the mess. I got videos of them talking through their prototypes that I'll save for the graduation party.

Burrrrrrr, a cold - but FUN - January. Looking forward the other 11 months to come in the year!  So many activities on the calendar!