A Saratoga Weekend

It started on last night (Friday). The Russell's and the Sorensen's met up at Hatties on Phila st. We were excited to have some famous Mac n' Cheese and Fried Chicken from their notorious menu. We were greeted at the swinging screen door with a smile and were able to score a nice table on the patio for the seven of us. 4 adults, an almost 5 year old and 2 high chairs. We were relieved as it was a Friday night but knowing that with family in tow, we were no longer part of the happy-hour crowd that filled the bar we figured we may be able to get a table. We were the early dinner crowd and we shuffled right in. Perfect. A nice breeze, a sunny night, and great smells all around.

Ruby was eager to eat so she was sort of restless, she had the hiccups and was very hungry! Her little sister was happy to sit and wait in the stroller.

Our waiter was gracious enough to put the kids orders in right away. While they don't have a formal children's menu, they do offer chicken fingers with lovely yummy mashed potatoes. The kids dined while we chatted and ordered drinks and had an entire table consensus of what we would all order so that between the four of us we knew we could share if we were curious about what the other was having. One big happy family at a laid back, casual spot. Hatties.

After dinner we stopped over to Ben + Jerry's on the corner. They take the s.m. Token so we got our 10% off and sat outside with our ice cream. It was crowded! A great sight to see in downtown. Elizabeth + Lizzie were already chatting about hitting opening day of the outdoor Farmer's Market the next morning!

By the time we all got home the kids were pretty beat, but Saturday morning came quickly and as soon as the mama's could get out of the house we met up at the Farmer's Market. We parked down the street a bit so that we could stretch our legs and walk. Ruby was all geared up in her new Joules boots from Saratoga Saddlery (460 Broadway). She was even stopped by their store manager who asked for a snap shot for their Facebook page!

We made a round with our strollers scoping out the produce, plants, and treats. Then we circled back and purchased goodies that we had spotted. Elizabeth picked up some veggies and some Greek yogurt, Lizzie got some scallions and 2 cookies for her girls. Then we got some strawberry plants, herbs, and some bagels and coffee from Matthew who was working the Uncommon Grounds (402 Broadway) tent. Thank goodness they were there because we mama's needed some more coffee and the bagels are delish.




Pretty soon the market was closing and it was time to head home. By the looks of things in this photo, the Saratoga Farmer's Market is a perfect way to spend your mid morning just before nap time! ( Ruby, age almost 5 was asleep too in the backseat!) I am sure Andrew Russell was down for the count as well.



Now how will we spend our Sunday? Stay tuned!!