This past weekend was one I didn’t want to end, not because I wasn’t looking forward to another work week but because I just enjoyed Joe’s company so much. We had a very country weekend, except for our stop at the Kangaroo Conservation Center. We went on a tram tour through the property (and saw bunches of adorable kangaroos), and then saw a live wildlife show, which was basically just seeing the animals up close.

Then, we walked the 1/4-mile trail, which was delightful because it was about 10 degrees cooler than the 80+ degree weather.

Here are some things I learned at the KCC:

After a picnic lunch in the butterfly garden, our family headed off to Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, which was a blast. I haven’t been to a pumpkin patch since I was a kid, and I really enjoyed walking around and people-watching. The pumpkins there were insane — some as big as 70+ pounds that cost about $60. Cra-zy. We were quite happy with our cute little pumpkin. I can’t believe that we’ve never carved a pumpkin together. That will be rectified this year.

On the way back to the cabin, we stopped by B.J. Reece Apple House (one of the many apple houses we passed in Ellijay, which is called the Apple Capitol of Georgia) for some goodies. I was a little disappointed in the selection, though. We would have gotten a much better deal if we had just gone to Mercier’s like we usually do. Oh well. We left with apple bread, apple cider and a peck of gala apples. It’s a good thing we like apples.

Yesterday, we relaxed and hung out together most of the day. Joe headed out early for his 20-mile run (yes, he’s insane), and he timed me for my intervals on the bike (such a good workout). Besides that, we lounged around watching baseball, football and episodes of “Psych” — definitely my idea of a fabulous Sunday.