Saturday, July 6, 2013

atlanta: coca-cola factory and downtown

On my second to last day in Atlanta we went to the Coca-Cola Factory! The tour starts out in a room filled with old-school Coca-Cola memorabilia. 


After watching a movie, you get to wander through different rooms that show you how Coca-cola came to be. It's very hands on and super fun for kids!

Here, you could turn the different handles to try and recreate the recipe for Coke. 
This is the vault where they (supposedly) keep the original recipe for Coke. 
At the end of the tour, you get to taste different Coca-Cola products from all around the world. 
Mark was loving it. :)
Before you leave the factory, you get to pick up a Coke in a classic glass bottle. :)

On my last day in Atlanta, Allie, Danny, and Mark took me into Downtown Atlanta. We strolled through the historic Underground, a shopping and entertainment district that dates from the post civil war era! Be still, my American history-loving heart. 

Cooling off fries at Johnny Rockets. :)

That concludes my "Adventures in Georgia" series! Thank you, Allie, for being a wonderful host and tour guide! I can't wait to come back and see you all!

Other posts from my trip to Georgia:

Thursday, July 4, 2013

let them say of me ...

Happy Fourth of July, my American friends! I stumbled across this patriotic song (from Norah Jones) a few weeks ago and I absolutely fell in love with it. I love my country and all that she stands for. May we always give her our very best. 


Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I recieved
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you

"American Anthem" by Norah Jones


Friday, June 14, 2013

atlanta: soaking up the sun

While it was snowing in Utah, it was so nice to soak up some sun in Atlanta. I loved spending so much time outside. Seeing less than an hour of sun during my work days was making me pretty stir crazy! 

They are the cutest. 
Feeling tropical vibes.
My chalk drawing of Mark.
More bubbles!
I just love him so much. 

The night's activities included authentic Southern chicken (not with waffles ... guys, I just can't) and The Mindy Project, my favorite show. Introducing Allie to the wonderful world of Mindy is on my list of top ten best life decisions. Getting/sending hilarious quotes from the show is one of my favorite things. 

Other posts from my trip to Georgia: