Atlanta Mini-Vacation

Two weekends ago, Thomas and I decided to take a little mini-vacation because we were missing each other like crazy.  We knew we wanted to get together at some point while I was away on this business trip, and decided on Atlanta for our trip.  I have been wanting to take Thomas to the Georgia Aquarium for some time, so it worked out.   Friday evening, we met at our hotel, and left to go eat.  I have been dying for some Cheesecake Factory cheesecake for a while, so we made our way over there.  Traffic was a nightmare (we only have to go like 5 blocks and it took like 45 minutes), and when we got to the restaurant they have complimentary valet.  One might think this is very nice, except when you know you have no cash on you to tip the boy and are not about to leave and spend another hour driving around to find an ATM.  It was a good meal though, and we had a wonderful time.  Afterwards, we went to the Lenox Mall and walked around.  The mall is in the swanky area of Buckhead and was filled with stores that are much too expensive for me (Cartier, Prada, etc.)  It was so much fun to window shop and I especially loved getting to browse through Pottery Barn.  I could spend hours in that store!!!  

The next day we went to the Georgia Aquarium.  It was such a great time!!!  

We especially enjoyed the Beluga whales, and the sea otters.

After the aquarium, we ended up going shopping for Thomas because he was in need of some new clothes.  We really enjoyed shopping and seeing some of the area we were staying in.  For dinner, I was craving a steakhouse.  Unfortunately, I didn't know the area and we didn't see any chain restaurants in our immediate area.  We ended up driving a while until we found a Ted's Montana Grill.  I have been to one of these years ago when I would come to Atlanta for cheerleading competitions and remembered it was good.  We really enjoyed it!  I got a grilled chicken caesar salad, and it was absolutely amazing!  It was an eggless dressing, so it was more of a vinaigrette but it tasted just like caesar.  It was delicious!  

I was so sad to leave Thomas on Sunday because I knew I still had a few weeks to go on my business trip.  It was a great trip though and the first little getaway since we have been married.  I look forward to many more.