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Georgia on My Mind

June 21, 2013 | Travel

Happy Saturday! This weekend we are visiting the Atlanta area with my family. Most of you probably don’t know this, but I lived in the suburbs of Atlanta for nearly seven years as a small child. We came back to do some business and visit with some old friends and are having a great time so far! (Hence why I have been so scarce on social media!)

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We did some driving around today, so much has changed since I was here ten years ago. I really enjoyed Suwanee, what a beautiful area!

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Tomorrow we have some things planned, and we are looking forward to a great day. I will be back on Sunday and will get back to a normal routine with posting etc. Have a good one!

QOTD: Who all lives in the Atlanta area? Do you like it?

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  1. Karyn says

    June 21, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    What?! I am JUST in Jefferson! Did your mom and dad come?

  2. Noemi Bostrom says

    June 22, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Hi Heather,

    My sister lives in Atlanta and every time I visit her, she always tour me around to historic and beautiful places. Some places that I already visited are the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Atlanta History Center. It was a great experience. Anyway, Have a nice weekend! 😉

  3. Kristina @ Blog About Running says

    June 22, 2013 at 4:13 am

    My dad lived in Roswell for a while and I loved visiting him the week between Christmas and New Years. Unfortunately this Floridian didn’t get to see snow any of those years but I did have fun going to the aquarium and doing other fun touristy things 🙂

  4. Jen says

    June 22, 2013 at 5:29 am

    Yay! If you’re bored today, head north on 85 for about 4 hours 😉

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:31 am

      i know right? 🙁

  5. Jen says

    June 22, 2013 at 5:23 am

    I live about 20 minutes from Suwanee 🙂 I’ve lived in Georgia my whole life and I do love it. Hope you have a nice visit! There’s a cute little local pet shop at the Suwanee town center if you go back…homemade treats and other cute stuff 🙂

  6. Tracie says

    June 22, 2013 at 5:31 am

    I grew up in Fayetteville, GA and now live in Cartersville, GA with my husband and 2 boys. Hope you have a great time while you’re here!! Make sure you stop at the Varsity for a “frosted orange” to stay cool 😉

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:31 am

      we didnt have time but we did pass it!

  7. Corby says

    June 22, 2013 at 6:02 am

    Love, love, love Atlanta, particularly Roswell! Hope you’re having fun! Can’t wait to hear about it! 🙂

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:30 am

      we had a blast!

  8. Carrie @ FamilyFitnessFood.com says

    June 22, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Enjoy your time! I’ve never been to Atlanta, but it’s on my list of places to go. Looks so pretty.

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:30 am

      it is pretty!

  9. Hayley Bowers says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:20 am

    We love in Midtown ATL. It’s awesome! Amazing restaurants and churches! But aside from the traffic 🙁 the hardest part about living in ATL in that you are so far from WDW and the beach, so we are planning a move to Florida ASAP.

  10. Red says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Make sure when you are over there to allocate some time for Trader Joe’s and The Container Store. Two of my favorite places in Atlanta.

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:28 am

      I love the container store! Unfortunately this was just a two day trip with an already jam packed schedule. Next time!

  11. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    June 22, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I live in ATL! I’m in Midtown. it’s gorgeous today – if you have time start in Piedmont Park and walk along the beltline. Let me know if you need any recs!

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:27 am

      that’s awesome~ We actually didn’t stay in the cit,y but about 30 minutes north/northwest.

  12. Patti Smith says

    June 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    I love the Atlanta area…but HATE driving in the city! 😛 Have fun!

  13. Megan says

    June 22, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    I live in Athens, about an hour NE of Atlanta – but I looooooove Atlanta! Hope your weekend here is great!

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:24 am

      fun! we spent the weekend in gwinnett county

  14. Ali says

    June 23, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I have a few friends from Atlanta and they love it! I’ve never been to Atlanta (unless ou count hanging out in the airport for layovers) but I’d love to visit one day!

    • Heather says

      June 24, 2013 at 6:22 am

      you should it’s a fun place!

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