over the river.

...and through the woods to Nanie and Pop Pops' house we go went.

Hunting season has begun, my friends, and last weekend John went to Kentucky (for the third time already this year) to attempt to slay some deer. So instead of staying home with the babe, we went to Atlanta for a fun weekend of shopping and quality time with my parents.

Brooks and I left early Friday morning and when we got into town we ate and Brooks napped. When he woke up mom and I loaded him up and drove down to Atlantic Station to hit up IKEA. My first time ever...can you believe it?! I snagged some fun finds for the new house—pillow inserts, picture frames, a basket, and the cutest little hanging buckets for the laundry room. Oh, and wrapping paper. And mom bought Brooks some adorable wooden toys for his birthday and Christmas.

We called it an early night...after a tubby in the sink, of course.

On Saturday morning, mom, dad, Brooks, and I geared up for some rummaging at Scott Antique Market. We arrived around 10:00 in the morning and didn't get home until 4:30 in the afternoon. It was a long, yet successful, day. I found some great pieces for the new house. Actually, I found too many pieces for the new house. Most of it wouldn't fit in my car so John and I are going to have to tote the rest back at Thanksgiving. Here are some fun finds—some of which may or may not have gone home with me :)

Brooks adapted well to a day on the go. One with no naps. There was just too much for him to do and see! He especially enjoyed the shuttle to and from the North and South buildings.

It's no surprise he didn't last long on the ride home.

Here are a few other shots of our weekend at home:

Cars and trucks! His favorite.

Chillin' with Pop Pops and chewing on his watch.

And while John didn't see much this weekend, he sure did have fun in his element.

We were excited to come home to this goof on Sunday!

Oh, and 3 more days until we close on our house! I cannot wait to start the renovations!