Ella Kate and John David Jr.: Imagine It Childrens Museum & Sesame Street LIVE

This weekend was so much fun!!! It all started on Friday morning when I decided to take a Pilates class at Healthplace. In the past when I have taken Ella Kate to the nursery at Healthplace I have been called out over the loud speaker to come get her b/c she would get so upset. As you can imagine this is pretty embarrassing. :) Well maybe "school" is helping her with separation anxiety b/c I was able to attend a 75 min Pilates class and when I went to the nursery to pick her up she was playing and all smiles. Such a great way to start off the weekend! After Pilates class we walked across the street to Atherton Place where Great Grandma Elliott lives for a little visit. Great Grandma pulled out all the toys and Ella Kate had fun playing! Friday night we took it easy and cooked dinner at home.

Saturday morning we met a good friend and old co-worker from UPS, Sarah and her little boy Aidan, at the Imagine It Children's Museum in Atlanta. I had never been to Imagine It before but we had so much fun and I can't wait to go back. They have so many fun activities from fishing, story telling, Dancing, Painting, etc. I got some pictures but honestly we were so busy that it was hard to snap pics. I was just trying to keep up with Ella Kate and Aidan. Ella Kate got to paint for the very first time and she did not quite get it but it was fun watching. At the museum they have a huge whiteboard and they give each child a smock, paint brush, and the parent gets an egg carton with paint. Well Ella Kate decided to eat the paint (don't worry it was non-toxic), and she thought it more interesting to paint me, herself, and the floor rather than the whiteboard. Thank goodness it all washed off with water. It was all over her clothes but after a little spin in the washing machine all was clean.
Saturday night Ella Kate got another fun treat and got to hang out with Miss Jennifer, Elle, and Matthew while Dave and I attended a dinner party.

Now what would be the end to such a great weekend? Yep, 3rd row tickets to Sesame Street Live - Elmo Goes Green!!! It was so much fun!! Ella Kate did great and really enjoyed it. The only thing she did not like was when Telly came up to her and tried to give her a hug. She was Daddy's little girl during the show and clung to him pretty tight. I was clapping, singing, and excited so I think she did not feel secure with me like she did with Daddy. Dave was laughing after the show when I said well what did you think. He said well, I was entertained for about 20 mins, Ella Kate was entertained for about 40 mins, but oh you were entertained the whole time. He just loves to make fun of me but I must say I did have a great time and I know he did too :) Dave was a sucker and bought Ella Kate the $15 glow in the dark toy but he drew the line when it came to the $8 Elmo balloon. :) After Elmo we had lunch/dinner at On the Border and Ella Kate was an angel. Up until well today Ella Kate has been horrible at restaurants. But today she sat in the booth (no chance of her sitting in the high chair) colored, ate like a big girl, and we all enjoyed lunch/dinner.

It was such a fun weekend and I am so thankful to have a happy, healthy little girl and wonderful husband to enjoy these fun times with. I love you both very much!!!

Well enjoy the pictures.

Ella Kate and Aidan at the Imagine It Children's Museum. Ella Kate found the box with the balls. Big shocker :) That child loves balls.
Balls - hands down her favorite thing.