summer snapshots from gooney road โ 17 jul 2014
I drove Chloe and Claire to Girls’ Rock Camp, then worked during the morning. Camille and I went out to Book Nook and the post office. When Chloe got home, Rob went out to run errands and picked up a pizza. We watched “Saving Mr. Banks”. Rob and Chloe went out for a late ice
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 16 jul 2014
Another day at Girls’ Rock Camp for Chloe. Work for me. Camille headed to Little Five Points. Rob got home from DC. We made hot dogs and corn fritters for National Corn Fritter Day.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 15 jul 2014
I got up early and worked for a couple of hours before taking Chloe and Claire to camp. When I got back, I took Phelix on a long walk, then worked more. I volunteered at the Red Cross for a few hours in the afternoon, then took Chloe to flute and went to the store.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 14 jul 2014
Chloe headed off to Girls’ Rock Camp! Rob left for DC. Camille and I cleaned up the house and spend the rest of the day working. After camp, we had dinner at Sushi Avenue with friends.
celebrations: week 29 (14-20 jul 2014)
We celebrated three week 29 holidays, including Chloe’s birthday. Coming up this week: 14: Bastille Day 15: National Gummi Worm Day and National Tapioca Pudding Day 16: National Corn Fritters Day and National Personal Chef Day 17: Yellow Pig Day and Peach Ice Cream Day 18: National Caviar Day 19: National Daiquiri Day 20: National
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 13 jul 2014
Phelix and I went for a long morning walk (3 miles). Rob did work. Chloe, Jane and I went to the store. Rob, then I, took the girls to the pool. We had family dinner on the pool deck, then went swimming.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 12 jul 2014
Freedom Park Farmers Market in the morning. Grace came over int he afternoon while Rob flew to Winder with Roy. A quiet evening at home.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 11 jul 2014
Work. Long walk. Trip to L5P. Claire spent the night. We made homemade pizzas and blueberry muffins and watched “Rent”.
photo friday: random heraklion photos
Heraklion was an interesting place to spend a couple of days. I’d certainly be willing to return!
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 10 jul 2014
Barbara made bagels for breakfast. I worked all day. When Chloe, Phil and Barbara got back from town, we headed home. Chloe and I went to the Veronica Roth/Marie Lu talk at Presser Hall. Barbara came to spend the night.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 9 jul 2014
I worked all morning, then we went out for lunch at the Blue Ridge Brewery. Service was incredibly slow, but the food was pretty good. When we got back, I worked more and then took a nap. The girls ate watermelon and plated games in the evening.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 8 jul 2014
Work, work and work. Chloe, Barbara and Phil went out to go gem mining and to shoot paintballs during the afternoon.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 7 jul 2014
Rob and the girls got Ratio pastries for breakfast, then headed out to Six Flags for the day. I got lots done around the house while they were out. When they got back, we quickly packed up and headed up to the cabin. We had Chloe’s birthday dinner and cake with Phil and Barbara.
celebrations: week 28 (7-13 jul 2014)
We celebrated only two week 27 holidays, Nation Ginger Snap Day and Independence Day. Coming up this week: 7: Chloe’s Birthday and Chocolate Day and Tell the Truth Day and Macaroni Day and National Strawberry Sundae Day 8: Video Game Day and Chocolate with Almonds Day 9: National Sugar Cookie Day 10: National Piรฑa Colada
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 6 jul 2014
Rob left early to go kayaking. The girls did chores around the house. Camille went running; Chloe went to Emma’s. Phelix and I went for a long walk. Jane came over to spend the night.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 5 jul 2014
We headed out to the Freedom Park Farmers’ Market early and picked up lots of veggies, fruit, pastries, eggs, flowers and more. After a quick stop at Georgia Tech, we headed home. The girls made a cornbread, then I helped Chloe dye her hair. Rob came home from working at the coffee shop, and we
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 4 jul 2014
We all slept in a bit. Rob made waffles for breakfast. I went out to lunch with Susan. We spent the afternoon working on projects around the house. I volunteered with Police CAPS at the parade. We had a cookout on the pool deck. I then volunteered at the fireworks – in the fallout zone!
photo friday: heraklion harbor
Our first sight of Crete was the harbor as our ferry arrived to dock. After disembarking we walked along the harbor to get to our hotel, which was right on the water. Throughout our two days on Crete, we kept returning to various spots along the water.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 3 jul 2014
Work in the morning. Camille came with me to get the new rug from re:loom, then I took her to L5P. I volunteered at the Red Cross during the afternoon. In the evening Rob took the girls to Target, then we had ice cream at the new ice cream place, Butter & Cream. Chloe and
happiness project: work + misc (jul)
Thrive!, Project 43 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. June’s main theme was Blogs. I’ve worked hard over
GBK Gwyneth