30 Savannah Style - Part 2

On Saturday my precious husband woke up at 6:30 so that he could go stand in line at Paula Deen's restaurant for our lunch reservations. By the time they opened at 9 the line was around the block. I have to admit I was not so sure it would be up to the hype. I figured it was like a lot of restaurants that get fameous, the food goes down hill and the wait and prices go up. I was so wrong! It was the best southern cooking I have had since my Nanny passed away! Full of butter and fried. I most likely took a year off my life but at 30 I'm not getting any younger anyway. My mouth is watering just thinking about how good every single thing tasted. If you are ever in Savanah, get up early and get a seat.
After nearly eating ourselves into a food coma, we took a carriage ride around the city. I think this is the best way to get familiar with a new place. I am a history nerd so I really enjoy the tidbits the guides offer. As we were going around the city, I heard my name being yelled. Being so far away from home I was a little shocked. It was my 3rd grade teacher! Her daughter goes to SCAD and they were down visiting. Small world! We took off on our own after the carriage ride to get a closer look at the home and the beautiful squares. I love old architecture and they have some of the most lovely and quirky homes. Disney designed the Haunted Mansion after one and the Most Beautiful Block in America is located down town.

The Pub from Julia Robert's Something to Talk About

The "bus stop" from Forrest Gump

  

 Our dinner for "two" at The Crab Shack

30 Savanah Style - Pt. 1

For my 30th birthday, TJ planned a family trip down to Savanah, GA! I have always wanted to go there since reading the essential Savanah book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It did not disappoint! If we had a longer weekend I would almost be tempted to say it surpassed New Orleans as my favorite city. It was very similar, only much cleaner. It is only a two hour trip from our house to downtown. We arrived Friday afternoon and walked around down by the water. We did a wine tasting and then ate a wonderful dinner. Our night ended with a fireworks display and a stop to the candy shop before calling it a night.

Pricey Poop-mobile

We had been looking for a bike trailor for a few weeks. We were going the Craig's List route or maybe a recycled sports store. We decided to look at a new one just to see if Lyla would even ride in the darn thing. Lyla decided she liked the new one... for pooping in. So we went with a new one, although now slightly used! She will still be riding in it when she gets her license since we had to by it instead of making a down payment on a car. Ha ha!

Donuts with Daddy

One treat about Saturdays is Daddy's occasional trip to the donut shop! Lyla loves anything with powdered sugar or sprinkles and usually just eats off the frosting. And note her vintage Bert and Ernie gown. I finally helped my mom go through 3 barrels of my baby clothes and there were a few great finds in there, B&E being one of them! Yes, I am almost 30 and my mom still had all of my baby clothes. At least I know where I get it!