sept 27 – the first day of the “holiday season”
The rule in our house is that Halloween decorations don’t come out until *after* Camille’s birthday. While we do have some “fall” decor, I insist on ignoring the fact that fall starts four days before her birthday…it’s just easier that way — plus it is way too hot here in GA to think aout fall
Best of Friends
They aren’t really “best friends”; they haven’t even seen each other for a couple of years. But after a weekend together up in Massachusetts, their bond as cousins is stronger than ever. While giggling like maniacs at dinner, another diner remarked “Ah, best friends!” Chloe and Camille only have two (human) cousins, and I need
The Point Orlando Resort
Two weeks ago, the girls and I headed down to Orlando with friends to see Harry Potter World. When planning the trip, I spent some time looking at various hotels near Universal Studios. I checked out quite a number of them on TripAdvisor and in the end decided the best place for us to stay
Happy Birthday, Camille!
As far as planning went, I did not a single thing. But, nonetheless, I believe Camille had a very awesome birthday! Time with her cousins, a fun concert, birthday cake, and even a couple of presents from her cousins…
TravelGoon Kids: The Point Orlando
Soon, I’ll be adding my review of our stay at The Point Orlando Resort. In the meantime, where do you stay when you visit Orlando? What books or websites do you visit before you go? What do you not like? What tips do you have for friends planning to go? Camille says: “I liked that
To the passenger in seat 41A
I suspect that, as you approached row 41 while boarding your flight today, you may have had a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. You might have even go so far as to murmur about your rotten luck. No, you eyes did not deceive you, there were two kids are already sitting in
Photo Friday: Seusville
Last week, the girls and I drove down to Orlando with friends to spend two days at Universal Orlando’s Theme Parks. Our main goal was to visit “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, but, much to my surprise, the girls all loved Seusville almost as much! Wacky, wild and surreal…the rides, the landscaping, the playground
Photo Friday: Reflect
Photo taken on 13 Sep 2010 at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL.
Self-Catering in Turkey
Travels in Turkey, Part 6 of 12 When we travel, it has become our standard practice to find “self-catering” apartments for the bulk of our stay, then taking day trips from the central locale. We really like the convenience, the space and the reduction in number of times we need to relocate. The kids seem
End of Summer…Please?
Despite the continuing high temperatures and sweaty foreheads, today marked the end of summer for us. Yes, there are many “end of summer” days in our house. And I keep hoping that each milestone will truly bring an end to this blasted summer. I wish I could say “Yes, September 22nd, the weather will be
De-Cluttering, It’s Not For the Faint of Heart
Hello, my name is Gwyneth. I’m clutter-phobic. If you’ve been to my house, you know. It’s true. Clutter drives me nuts. I can’t relax and be comfortable in my own house if there’s clutter. In your house, I’m perfectly at home if you offer me a glass of water or a cup of tea, no
Harry Potter World aka Universal Orlando
While we couldn’t get to “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” when it opened back in June, we knew we wanted to get there as soon as possible. Jim Dale has accompanied us on so many road trips, we felt like we’d been to journeying to Hogwarts and Hogsmeade for years. Our plan was to
Up in the Trees, Again
A couple of years ago, Chloe headed off with Rob to go hang out Up in the Trees. While Chloe hasn’t picked up this “sport”, Rob has. I haven’t really paid much attention, except to note that the tree in our back yard looks like Spiderman has come to visit and every so often I
TravelGoon Kids: Universal Orlando
Soon, I’ll be adding my review of our trip to Universal Orlando’s Theme Parks. In the meantime, have you been there? If so …. What are your favorite things to do at Universal Orlando? What books or websites do you visit before you go? What do you not like? What tips do you have for
So Many Ideas, So Little Time
I admit, I’m not the most creative person in the world. I like to believe that I have some inkling of my strengths, my weaknesses. So, when it comes to my Photo365 project, each year I improve on the number of days for which I post a photo, but my skill only very slowly, if
Universal Orlando Photos
Photos from our trip to Universal Orlando:
Photo Friday: Streets of Hogsmeade
Earlier this week, the girls and I drove down to Orlando with friends to spend two days at Universal Orlando’s Theme Parks. Our main goal was to visit Hogsmeade and Hogwarts and have a taste of frozen butterbeer in the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter”! We had a wonderful time … short lines, no rain,
Street Cats of Turkey
Travels in Turkey, Part 5 of 12 Our first day in Turkey, we noticed them everywhere. On chairs, on walls, on benches, in parks. The stray, street cats of Turkey. Everywhere you looked there was a cat. Sit down for a meal at a cafe, and there was a cat, asking for his share of
Happy, Tired People
I bet once we are back home, I’ll have a lot more to say about our visit to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando, but for now, we are happy, tired people who need to rest up for tomorrow’s adventure!
Kidless in California
Labor Day weekend, I headed out to California without kids or husband. They all stayed in Atlanta to head to Dragon*Con. But I was not without family. I spent my west coast weekend with my mom, my dad, my sister and her fiance, seeing the sights and having fun. I am quite certain that this
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