Taste of Acworth

This was by far their favorite of the dogs...from left to right, Ethan, Kylee, Julia, Makenzi, Kendall, Me, and Kaden

Trying to avoid the crowds we got on a sidewalk rather than walk down the crowded streets. My two babies were freezing in my failed attempt to bundle them up...I had no idea that the wind was going to make it soooo cold!

Today was the Taste of Acworth Festival on Main Street in Downtown Acworth, Ga., which is anchored by restaurants like Henrys Louisiana Kitchen, Old Mill, Watsons, and Fusco's to name a few. There were plenty of booths set up to sample everything from shrimp and grits to white chocolate covered strawberries from the chocolate emporium. Local businesses of course were promoting their products and services and there was a kid zone w/ plenty of things to bounce on.

We went later in the afternoon to watch the "Dog show" where local dogs were able to compete in things like jumping and eating...this of course was the highlight of the day for the kids. My parents joined us along w/ my sister Lindsey and her kids. The highlight for my mom and I, both self proclaimed foodies w/ a major sweet tooth, was sampling the different foods and having so many options for dessert. There was also the ability to pay for a wrist band so that you could sample beer and wine from the various booths, which we didn't get a chance to partake in, but certainly keeping it in mind for next year!...we were so cold the only thing I wanted was coffee and hot chocolate. The streets were packed and the weather was too cold, but a good time and an event that will become a must attend from now on.