An Answered Prayer

This Weekend (actually next weekend) in Atlanta
On Facebook this weekend, I posted a comment about taking out the Christmas decorations now that Halloween is over. My wife reminded me that I'm not the one who pulls out the decorations, she does. However, she'd never let me put up anything until after Thanksgiving anyway.So, with that in mind, what better than a reminder that next weekend (Saturday, the 14th), Stone Mountain Christmas opens up for the Christmas season. For more information, please click here to be taken to the website.

Too Soon to Pass By
Last October, we told my older son that it was his last year of trick-or-treat. It wasn’t like he didn’t enjoy it, but he’d outgrown the costumes at Party City. My wife had concocted a Harry Potter ensemble that my older son loved and we made sure that we hit every house in the neighborhood. While walking the neighborhood, we talked about what Halloween 2009 would be like. My son mentioned he wanted to play escort and take his little brother around.As this October drew closer, he often mentioned his role in taking care of his little brother. He wanted my wife and I to have a night to our own. As much as I appreciated his consideration, I knew I had to go. Unfortunately, th

This Weekend in Atlanta
I'm about a day late on this one, as the event started yesterday. But with shows running through Sunday, I figure there's still time.The 101 Dalmatians Musical is playing at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The show will run twice a day through Sunday, with the exception of Friday. (One show only on Friday.) Tickets are $15 - $65, depending on seating and show time.Click here for more information on this and other Cobb Energy Centre events.

Desire of a Champion
This week, my older son’s baseball team will play in the championship game for the 11- 12 age group in the Mill Creek area. My son is looking forward to it. He’s never been in a Championship game before.My son has been playing sports for a few years. Unfortunately, he inherited his Dad’s athletic ability. (I think I’ve mentioned that before, but it bears repeating in his defense.) He tries hard and occasionally does good things. In the semifinal game, he made a great play in the outfield that helped save a run. He also got an RBI. Granted, that was from being hit by a pitch when the bases were loaded. Still, like any dad, I was proud.One of the things my son

This Weekend In Atlanta
This weekend begins Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta. The event takes place this Saturday and Sunday, the 24th and 25th, and then next Saturday, the 31st. Activities run from 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. on all three days. Events include costume contests, treats booths and the Monster Mash Disco as well special birthdays for various animals at the zoo.Also, both this Saturday and next Saturday, the Zoo features Boo at the Zoo Nightcrawlers, which includes evening activities from 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 a.m. the following day. Event include pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and story telling for children ages 6 and up.Click