snapshots from gooney road โ 19 may 2015
Today is National Devilโs Food Cake Day and National Boyโs Club and Girlโs Club Day. Up very early to clean the house, walk the dog, prepare for the trip and work. Phelix was so excite when his grandma arrived! We gathered up my stuff and left, but Phelix ran into the hall. He was not
off the beaten path
Hurry, hurry, hurry. Gotta to get it all done and there’s no time to do it all! I feel like I’e been living this way recently, and I need to find a way to reset it.(Once I get everything done!) I still have a long laundry list of things that need to be done before
snapshots from gooney road โ 18 may 2015
Today is National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day. I got up before 5am to tackle my list. I got the girls up, cleaned, walked the dog, took care of things, and worked a little. I headed out to the Red Cross, but it had been two weeks plus a virus, so I
celebrations: week 21 (18-24 may 2015)
We didn’t celebrate any week 20 holidays. I have been under a huge time crunch that I probably won’t recover from until the beginning of August …. Coming up this week: 18: National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day Classic Cheese Soufflรฉ 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day and National Boy’s Club and
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 may 2015
Today is National Cherry Cobbler Day and Pack Rat Day. I got up early to work on my to do list and clean. Chloe and Rob went out to get bagels for breakfast. Chloe and I made some fruit platters. Barbara arrived and we all went to Chloe’s flute recital. Barbara then took Camille to
time trackers
Where does the time go? Why are there some days where I feel I’ve accomplished a million things (or at least moved forward on a couple very important ones) and other days where I feel I’ve gotten nothing done? I’ve worked on protecting my time, but things always sneak in and I’m left feeling rushed
snapshots from gooney road โ 16 may 2015
Today is Wear Purple for Peace Day and National Sea-Monkey Day and Biographerโs Day. I got up early to start tackling my to-do list. Rob took Chloe to her recital practice. When they got home, the whole family headed to the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Afterwards, Rob took Chloe to a friend’s house and Camille to
snapshots from gooney road โ 15 may 2015
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day and National Bike to Work Day. Girls headed off to school. Rob took the car in for the oil change. I worked and cleaned. In the afternoon, the girls brought friends home. I headed out to volunteer at the Decatur Lantern Parade. So crowded, but so fun too!
snapshots from gooney road โ 14 may 2015
Today is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day and National Dance Like a Chicken Day. Up early for the final day of the hands-on-training. Exhausting, but I learned so much! I stopped at Kroger on the way home, then made a simple pasta dinner. Rob picked up Chloe and ran a few errands with the girls.
snapshots from gooney road โ 13 may 2015
Today is National Apple Pie Day and National Fruit Cocktail Day. Up very early to head to a full day at the Red Cross. Home in time to go to the Downtown Decatur Neighbor’s meeting. Chloe went to her flute lesson. I worked a bit after my meeting.
snapshots from gooney road โ 12 may 2015
Today is National Nutty Fudge Day and Limerick Day. Up very, very early to work before leaving to be at the Red Cross for the first day of “Disaster Services Technology” workshop. We set up computers and satellite dishes. From there, I drove right to Renfroe for Chloe’s band concert. I had lots of work
snapshots from gooney road โ 11 may 2015
Today is Twilight Zone Day and Eat What You Want Day. A busy Monday of getting my work all done for the release and taking Chloe to the dentist (3 hours!). Also, working to get ahead because of the craziness of the week ahead. Sloppy joes for dinner.
celebrations: week 20 (11-17 may 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 19 holidays, including Coming up this week: 11: Twilight Zone Day and Eat What You Want Day 12: National Nutty Fudge Day and Limerick Day 13: National Apple Pie Day and National Fruit Cocktail Day 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day and National Dance Like a Chicken Day 15: National
snapshots from gooney road โ 10 may 2015
Today is Clean up Your Room Day and National Astronomy Day and National Shrimp Day and Motherโs Day. I got up early to start tacking my tasks and cleaning. I was finally done with cleaning at 11:30. Rob took Camille to Target and REI to buy some things for our trip. For lunch, we headed
snapshots from gooney road โ 9 may 2015
Today is National Butterscotch Brownie Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day and National Train Day / National Babysitterโs Day and National Miniature Golf Day. A busy, busy day of getting things done. I got up at 6am and tackled my list. It got smaller through the day, but still has many items on it because
catching up, getting ahead.
As I struggle to catch up and get ahead in preparation for my busier than usual week ahead, I watch outside my windows the people who embracing life. They aren’t home doing chores, crossing things of to-do lists. Either they are ahead, or are falling behind, or don’t have lists like mine. I’m jealous. How
snapshots from gooney road โ 8 may 2015
Today is World Red Cross Red Crescent Day and Have a Coke Day and National Coconut Cream Pie Day and National Public Gardens Day. Camille left early for her APUSH test. Chloe made a smoothie for breakfast then headed to school. I had a quiet day of working and taking care of things around the
photo friday: home sweet home
Traveling has been on the back burner for some time now. I haven’t been out of town since January, when we went to High Falls State Park. In the past, there have been months when we would only be home for a handful of days. But those days are behind us. And I’ve run out
snapshots from gooney road โ 7 may 2015
Today is National Roast Leg of Lamb Day. Phil and Barbara arrived from Texas, and we went up to Souper Jenny. While there, Chloe came by and then Camille came too. Chloe gave a little flute concert at home, then we went back to Souper Jenny so the girls could get dinner. On the way
APUSH award for camille
Tonight, Camille was honored at the high school for all of her work in her APUSH (AP US History) class. She’s enjoyed the class, despite the volume of reading and analyzing it has required. Her enthusiasm was so evident that her teacher has been quite appreciative of her participation. Combined with her award from last
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