growth.
Not my own personal growth. I struggle with that each and every day. I try to move forward, but my life is not my own, and I am very easily sidetracked. I won’t give up, but I’m struggling to fight the current. But look at that magnolia in my front yard … Perhaps a house
going home again.
It never fails. Driving down Rockbridge, turning left onto Spring. I’m home. I felt it the very first time I found my way to Pine Lake. And I felt it on Saturday, FIVE years after moving away (even though I only lived there for four years). It is my heart’s home. I love my Pine
going home.
Why does so much time pass? Why have I not made more of an effort? Finally, after a long time of not visiting, Rob, Chloe and I went home. Home to our beloved Pine Lake. We love living in Decatur. The kids are happy in school here. We enjoy walking to stores, restaurants, the library,
end of an “era”
Today I am walking around with a heavy heart. Five and a half years after we moved into our beloved Pine Lake house, almost six years since we first saw it, it now belongs to someone else. Despite now being free from maintaining the house and the financial burden, I am having a hard time
home for the holidays
Tonight, Camille and I headed to Pine Lake this evening for the annual Cookie Exchange/Lighting of the Lake. Every time I pull into Pine Lake, I get this wonderful feeling of being โhomeโ. It’s a lovely, special feeling. And, how wonderful to be welcomed back into the community with open arms, even though we have
I must be a Time Lord …
since I seem to have two hearts. (And two neighborhood email lists to moderate now …) We are *really* enjoying life here in Decatur. Chloe likes going to school, riding the bus, hanging with her friends. Camille likes being able to walk to Little Shop, the library, the park. I like how easy it is
pot luck – 5 sep 2011
after a day of taking care of things around the house, we headed down to the Beach House to share a potluck dinner with out neighbors. It was nice to get to see everyone again!
At Home: Making Memories at the National Night Out Luau
While I spent this week again catching up from being gone and getting ahead to go away again, I also realized that I need to do a better job of making sure the girls have time to connect with their friends and neighbors. I want them to look back on their childhoods not as a
One Step at a Time
As you probably know, I’m not a huge fan of clutter. One way to stop the clutter from becoming an issue is, of course, to make sure that there is a net outflow of crap from the house. I don’t buy plastic junkies for the girls. I discourage them from buying it for themselves —
pine lake egg hunt – 23 apr 2011
A chilly morning, but everyone came out in force for the Pine Lake Easter Egg Hunt! The prizes were these awesome felted eggs that Camille had helped to make…
to move or not to move
Such a hard question. For the past year or two, or even since we lived in DC, I’ve been itching to move. Not because I’m unhappy with our current location, really. I love Pine Lake. Our city of 700 people is an amazingly creative, friendly, unpretentious oasis in Atlanta. I’ve come to appreciate it more
pine puddle – 21 apr 2011
Pine Lake is being empties do that it can be dredged. It is not very attractive. And as it gets hotter, how will it smell??
swinging – 16 feb 2011
Another gorgeous and productive day. Two more dentist appointments over with and lots of homeschooling done. A nice walk around town and some time at the playground.
whoo! – 14 feb 2011
Another beautiful day here in Pine Lake! We spotted this cute owl on our wanderings through the hamlet today.
zoom – 13 feb 2011
Th weather was gorgeous today, and the girls and I went out for a long walk around Pine Lake. It was nice to talk with neighbors, explore the wetlands and hang out at the playground until it got dark.
SNOW!
Even before the snow started last night, most metro area schools and businesses had been closed for today. Strange to see so many closings, yet dry, clear streets. But once the snow started to come down, it came down FAST! By ten-thirty, we were inflating rafting tubes in order to sled down our street. The
Silly String Silliness
How lucky we are to live in such a cool little town where a crowd comes out to clean up the tennis courts just so we, kids and adults alike, can spray each other with can after can of silly string. Thanks to my friend and neighbor for arranging the laughter-releasing celebration.
silly string – 2 jan 2011
I had a hard time picking a favorite photo from today. I liked a lot of the photos form the series of photos I tool at the silly string silliness, but I didn’t love any of them. I wish I had a better eye, and I wished I had gotten more photos of Camille and
yet again, the days are getting longer
funny how it happens, that. Every year, just like last year, the sun does rise after the longest night. And, like last year, I went down to the lake to welcome its return. I’m looking forward to the days getting longer once again, and I’m going to make the most of the days.
Christmas in Pine Lake
Traditionally, the first Saturday in December is the big Holiday celebration day in Pine Lake. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, we loved being here in Pine Lake for all the fun. This year, we were again active participants in the holiday cheer! At the pancake breakfast in the morning, Chloe sat on Santa’s lap and
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