Adventures of Two Sisters, One Brother, and a Mom: Circus Pics And Piercing Tricks.....

What a great weekend we had.... very tiring, but awesome! Saturday, in particular was busy, busy, busy... We started off the day with 2 hours of Basketball, the I took the kids to Waffle House for breakfast. After that we rushed down to southwest Atlanta for a House call.... Next came Girl Scout Cookie pickup.... We briefly went back home to get ready to go to the Big Apple Circus!!! Pixie and J came too! It was fantastic! It was J's first visit to a circus, and he was mesmerized. That circus is very impressive! They don't use wild animal at all... only some trained horses, and rescue dogs doing tricks and agility exercises. The performers are awesome--- acrobats, jugglers, trapeze artists, funny clowns... that circus has it all!! Also this circus is in a small tent--- like a circus should be, and all the seats are close enough to the ring to get a good view. This was the second time I took the kids, and I definitely think this will be a yearly tradition.... I love it!

Saturday night, I got a babysitter, and Pixie and I went out on a Date!!! We went to Zocalo for dinner.... delicious!! Then we headed to Atlantic Station to see Shutter Island. I really enjoyed that movie! It definitely kept you on edge! I can't wait to read the book--- Pixie read it first, and loved it! We had a wonderful time together... at least I know I did. I think she did too though. It is so nice to spend time alone with her--- no kids, just adults... although, we both had to catch ourselves when we started to mention the kids. Sometimes it is hard to turn off the Mommy, but I definitely think that it is important. Our date was wonderful... and Pixie looked Hot too!!! :)

On Sunday, we all went to a church--- a Unity church. I think of all the churches that I've been to, this one feels like the best fit for me. It is very motivational, and metaphysical... the messages make you feel good. Also, they have all sorts of classes and seminars to attend.... very neat stuff.... It really seems like a cool church. Maybe I will end up finding my faith... we'll see.

After church, we dropped Big A off at the first of TWO birthday parties.... then Pixie, J, Little A, D and I went to downtown Decatur to have some lunch. We ate at Brick Store.... delicious food and yummy drinks--- the weather was great, so we got to eat outside! It was so fun. Later, Pixie and I took the kids to get their ears pierced!!!! We could believe it but all three of them actually went through with it! D and J each got one ear pierced and Little A got both done, of course. The boys were very brave about it, but poor Little A cried--- a lot. Aw... it kind of broke my heart. But she got over it and was quickly strutting out of the Mall all proud! All three kids were so proud of themselves! It was quite funny to watch. That night, D and Little A were very concerned about going to sleep... they both wanted to know if their earrings would fall out.. It was so cute! What a good way to end a great weekend.