Banjos and Boiled Peanuts!

What a fun weekend we had!  Jeff and I decided to drive up to Dahlonega for the day on Saturday.  We love going up there to stroll around the town square and meander in and out of the little shops. (A little harder with a stroller, I might add)  It was so nice out and there was some awesome people watching going on.  There were the usual group of bikers hanging around and there was a small music festival going on with several banjo players and guitarists.  They were great and it was the perfect background music while we ate ice cream.  There were hints of Fall everywhere, I just love it!  This was Blakely's first "trip" anywhere, I think she had a pretty good time.  She was happy just to chill out in the breezy shade and people watch with us.  I intended to take pictures, but my batteries died, boo!  It was so fun just spending some quality time with my two favorite people! 


There are a few things that we always buy when we're in Dahlonega.  Fudge/turtles from The Fudge Factory, some Georgia Peach Preserves from The General Store, and BOILED PEANUTS!!  We love them!  We always buy them from an old man on the side of the road.  He just sits out there with his big 'ol pot and lawn chair waiting for people to stop by.  One of the reasons I love Boiled peanuts so much is because they remind me of my grandpa in Savannah.  Since he is no longer alive to make them, old man river on the side of the road to have to do!! 


Sunday was great too!  We took Blakely to church, also a first.  I know, I know...bad mama.  It's mainly because I do not feel comfortable leaving her in the nursery yet (nothing wrong with it, I'm just a crazy germaphobe and don't want to risk her being around sick kids) and I don't want to disturb people during the service with her baby noises.  She "talks" a lot now, and everyone else might not think it's as cute as we do!  We decided to go anyway, and I'm so glad we did.  We sang my favorite hymn, "Come Thou Font of Every Blessing" and Blakely was quiet!  She loved listening to everyone sing and fell asleep during the sermon.  We took lazy afternoon naps too...simply the best.