October- Charlotte continued

We took a day and headed out to Hendrik's motor sports headquarters.  They are the team that has Jimmy Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne.  They are working on the real race cars that they actually use right in front of you. It was cool.  And Justin undoubtedly left a buisness card behind for Mr. Hendrik.  They also sell some of their used Nascar tires that were used in a race, so of course we had to buy one.  

That night was the surprise Halloween party for Julie.  We had schemed and worked out the perfect plan for getting her out of the house and keeping her gone trick or treating so the caterers could set up, but somehow failed.  15 minutes before we were supposed to bring her back, one of her daughters got sick and wanted to go home.  So before we knew it, the whole plot was spoiled, but I think she was still very surprised.  And my boys loved getting tons of candy, and looked super cute.  This was the first time I think they ever got to enjoy fallen leaves.  You know, the kind that crackle under your feet. Not the Portland ones that are all soggy and gross.  Rhys would not stop walking through them. 

Our little Godzilla and Fire man.  So cute. 

The next morning, we had to get up early and head to Atlanta for Justins meetings.  That drive is very flat and covered with trees, not a whole lot of scenery to be had. Once we got there, the kids and I went to the Atlanta Aquarium.  Its the biggest in the US, has its own indoor dolphin show and 3 whale sharks! They were huge! We had a great time there and could have stayed even longer.  

That night, we stayed with our friends, the McGraths, who Justin and I knew from the HB singles ward.  Our boys had fun playing with their cute girls Maya and Sage.  And on Friday morning, Michelle made us a delicious breakfast before we had to head back to Charlotte.

 We switched a lot of hotels, this became Beckhams preferred mode of transportation.

Friday was opening night for the Bobcats, and we got to go with the Cho's.  And since Micheal Jordan is the owner, he was there.   I had high hopes of meeting him, but this picture is as close as we got.  so close, and yet so far.  And somehow Beckham managed to fall asleep, which was nice because when he was awake, he was a bit of a monster. 

We left early the next morning.  It was so nice to have my family all to myself.  I love them to pieces and am grateful that they are mine.