celebrations: week 52 (21-27 dec 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 51 holidays, including National Bouillabaisse Day and National Cupcake Day. Coming up this week: 21: National Kiwifruit Day 22: Winter Solstice and National Date Nut Bread Day black bean chili chocolate yule log cornbread garlicky greens 23: Festivus and National Pfeffernuesse Day Meatloaf, Pepperidge Farms Chocolate cake covered with
snapshots from gooney road – 20 dec 2015
Today is National Sangria Day and Go Caroling Day. I got up early to work on my list of things to do, then Camille and I went out Christmas shopping. When we got back, I made lunch, then tried to buy tickets to the Garden Lights. The website refused to take my member number, so
snapshots from gooney road – 19 dec 2015
Today is National Hard Candy Day and National Oatmeal Muffin Day. I got up early to help Josh get his bike out of the deck. Everyone else got up much later. After breakfast, the rest of the kids and Rob left. The girls and I cleaned up around the house, then took some time to
snapshots from gooney road – 18 dec 2015
Today is National Bake Cookies Day and National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. I was up early to take care of things, get Chloe off to school (Camille had the day off due to flooding), clean and work. Rob, Camille, and I headed over to the high school a little after 10am for the junior counseling
photo friday: st simons
This fall has been a stressful one in terms of work. Always behind, can’t seem to catch up. And, unfortunately, this made our first trip to Saint Simons not nearly as fun as it should have been. Lovely place, and I look forward to returning someday.
snapshots from gooney road – 17 dec 2015
Today is National Maple Syrup Day and International Talk with a Fake British Accent Day. Up very early to take care of things before leaving for the gym at 6am. After my trainer session and time on the treadmill, I was back home around 7:30 and walked Phelix. The girls left for school, Rob left
snapshots from gooney road – 16 dec 2015
Today is Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Up early to work, get the girls up, clean, walk Phelix, and work. I worked all morning, then took a bit of a lunch break to read and rest. I worked more in the afternoon. Chloe came home, then Camille. I took Chloe to flute then worked on making
snapshots from gooney road – 15 dec 2015
Today is National Cupcake Day. I got up around 5am to get started on my chores, on work, getting the girls up, and cleaning. Around 9:30, Phenix and I headed out. He danced in circles when I put his Pets Playhouse tag on him — he couldn’t wait! After I dropped him off, I went
book report – 15 dec 2015
This month I finished Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny by Suze Orman. Now to work through the plan she outlines in the book! I also finished Angels: A Novel by Marian Keyes. Yesterday Who Do You Love: A Novel by Jennifer Winer arrived on my library shelf. I will continue
snapshots from gooney road – 14 dec 2015
Today is Monkey Day and National Bouillabaisse Day. Up early to take care of things, walk Phelix, get the girls up, work, clean, and work more. Late morning, I left to go to the post office, library, and gym. From the gym, I drove out to Pine Lake to bring a gift to Ella. When
celebrations: week 51 (14-20 dec 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 50 holidays, including Coming up this week: 14: Monkey Day and National Bouillabaisse Day Monkey Day Bouillabaisse with Roasted Yellow Squash Chickpeas 15: National Cupcake Day The Best Lemon Cupcake Recipe Ever Red velvet cupcakes 16: Chocolate Covered Anything Day 17: National Maple Syrup Day and International Talk with
snapshots from gooney road – 13 dec 2015
Today is National Cocoa Day. I was up very early, tackling my to do list. I managed to get some work done, finish addressing the Christmas cards, walk the dog, clean and more. Camille got up early to study. Chloe got up a little later to work on her project. Rob got up even later
snapshots from gooney road – 12 dec 2015
Today is National Poinsettia Day. I got up a little later than usual and read for a while. Camille went to work. I cleaned up the house, then Chloe and I went to Little Shop to do some Christmas shopping. When Camille was done with work, we all went to Northlake Mall. Chloe was disappointed
snapshots from gooney road – 11 dec 2015
Today is International Mountain Day and National Noodle-Ring Day. I got up early to take care of things, get the girls up, walk Phelix, clean, and work. I then headed out to the gym for my trainer session and stopped at Kroger on the way home. During the afternoon, I worked then tackled some various
photo friday: cape cod
In addition to three weeks in Galway this summer, we spent a week on Cape Cod with Rob’s family. I had work to do – catching up after Ireland – so spent most of my down time relaxing at the house and driving the kids around. But in a lovely place!
snapshots from gooney road – 10 dec 2015
Today is National Dewey Decimal System Day and Human Rights Day and National Lager Day. Up early to get the girls going, work, clean, walk Phelix, go to the gym. When I got home, I worked for a few hours, then took care of a few things. I started dinner, then Camille came home. Then
snapshots from gooney road – 9 dec 2015
Today is National Pastry Day and Christmas Card Day. Up early to get Camille up for TOK. After the girls left, I worked, cleaned, and walked Phelix, then went to the gym. I did leg weights and walked on the treadmill. When I got home, I took Phelix out to Arabia for a hike. He
snapshots from gooney road – 8 dec 2015
Today is National Brownie Day. Up early to get the girls going and work. I cleaned quickly, then took Phelix to Pets Playhouse; he was so excited! I then stopped at the post office (no line) and went to volunteer at the Red Cross. From there, I drove over to Renfroe and took Chloe to
GBK Gwyneth