celebrations: week 19 (9-15 may 2016)
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 9: National Butterscotch Brownie Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day and National Babysitter’s Day 10: Clean up Your Room Day and National Astronomy Day and National Shrimp Day 11: Twilight Zone Day
snapshots from gooney road – 8 may 2016
Today is Have a Coke Day and National Coconut Cream Pie Day and World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. I was up at 4am because people were hanging out in the CVS parking lot. I read for a while. Rob and the girls got up much later. After breakfast, Rob and Chloe went for a
snapshots from gooney road – 7 may 2016
Today is National Roast Leg of Lamb Day and National Homebrew Day. Up at 5am to get some things done and get Chloe ready for the tournament. She left around 7am, and I worked for a couple hours. Rob and Camille got up around 10. Rob went to volunteer. Camille and I worked on the
around atlanta: phelix’s glade
With a break in the hot weather, Phelix and I were able to get back to Arabia for two more hikes before summer hits back again. Phelix loves his glade; he splashes in the water and chases sticks and is in his happy place.
snapshots from gooney road – 6 may 2016
Today is No Diet Day and National Nurses Day and National Crepes Suzette Day and National Beverage Day and National Public Gardens Day. Up early to get the girls up, take care of things around the house, work, and clean. Phenix and I went for a hike at Arabia – he carried a dead frog
photo friday: snow in the city
I love fresh snow in the city! So magical….
snapshots from gooney road – 5 may 2016
Today is Cinco de Mayo and Holocaust Remembrance Day and National Hoagie Day. Up early to get the girls going, work, and clean. I then headed out to Arabia with Phelix, stopping first at the library and fire station. We took our time on the hike, enjoying the coolness of the day. On the way
college search: the map
DONE! The first pass of research, that is. We now have 133 colleges on our spreadsheet of possible choices. Where to go from here? I’m not worried, though I think the number of choices might be overwhelming for the other people involved in the process. We can quickly come up with a “serious” list. And
snapshots from gooney road – 4 may 2016
Today is Star Wars Day and International Firefighters Day and National Orange Juice Day. Up early to get the girls off, but Chloe stayed home sick. Rob took Phelix to Pets Playhouse for the day. I worked and cleaned, then went to the eye doctor. I worked all afternoon. Chloe did a little homework. Camille
happiness project: volunteering + misc (may)
Create, Project 45, 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. April’s main theme was Cooking/Creations. I subscribed to a
snapshots from gooney road – 3 may 2016
Today is International Tuba Day and National Two Different Colored Shoes Day and National Specially-abled Pets Day. Up early to walk the dog, work, get the girls going, and work. Mid-morning, I headed to the Red Cross to volunteer, then home for work and other projects. Chloe wasn’t feeling well, so I picked her up
more adventures in cabinet excavations.
While we were out of town for spring break, I realized that our cabinets are bringing me down. Overstuffed, food going bad, but yet nothing to eat. You’ve been there, right? I have to think it isn’t just me …. I seem to come back to trying new ideas in meal planning ever year or
snapshots from gooney road – 2 may 2016
Today is National Truffle Day. Up early to get the girls morning, walk the dog, clean, and work. I worked all day. Chloe came home then left for lacrosse. Camille came home from her AP Psychology test. Claire came over and made cookies with Camille. I made dinner – too over an hour to prep!
celebrations: week 18 (2-8 may 2016)
I took a break from life, blog, and celebrations …. Slowly getting back up to speed. Thinking tomorrow’s truffles sounds like a delicious place to launch…. Coming up this week: 2: National Truffle Day 3: International Tuba Day and National Two Different Colored Shoes Day and National Specially-abled Pets Day 4: Star Wars Day and
snapshots from gooney road – 1 may 2016
Today is May Day and Global Love Day and National Chocolate Parfait Day. Up early to tackle my long to do list. Rob and Chloe went out to get bagels. We then all worked on getting the chores done. I went to the grocery store. Rob went kayaking. Chloe went to choir. Camille and I
diamorpha.
These precious little flowers at Arabia Mountain bloom for a short time each spring. While I love the mountain year-round, these flowers make it an even more special place !
GBK Gwyneth
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