candy world aka sweet disney
The choco Mickey was quite enticing at dinner last night … In the end, cousins Chloe and Catherine got to share one. Chloe ate the head and Catherine the body. My girls went nuts in the candy section in the Japan gift shop at EPCOT. They reminisced about all the different candy and “Pocky style”
photo friday: cherohala parkway
A few weeks back when we spent the weekend up in Blue Ridge, the whole family went out for a drive after breakfast. Even though Rob has been on many a “drive” with us, he still seems surprised when the drive turns out to be a multi-state one. This time, we headed to the Cherohala
Scenes from the road: Not a typical school run
1. Lock balcony doors. Check. 2. Turn off and pack computers. Check. 3. Unlock balcony doors and let the cat in (oops). Check. 4. Take out trash. Check. 5. Grab vacuum and haul into common hallway to clean up coffee grinds that dumped out of the trash bag when it broke on its way down
Dumbledore’s Shell
I was startled awake this morning after the most bizarre dream: I was preparing to clean Dumbledore’s cage … one fo those annoying, but necessary, weekly chores. I had put Dumbledore down on the bed (?) for the duration of the cage-cleaning process. Instead of staying put like a good little turtle, she sprinted to
Rick Steves at GPB
Tonight, Camille and I drove over to GPB by Georgia Tech to hear Rick Steves talk about travel in Europe. People kept asking Camille, the only kid there, if she was planning a trip to Europe. Not knowing how to say “I’ve been a dozen times.” she shyly shrugged and said she was there at
Instagram: Decatur Morning
I went out early to get some coffee and found the roads closed for the marathon. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen Decatur this quiet before …
Instagram: St. Paddy’s Day FroYo
The girls and I went out to Swirlin’ Twirlin’ for “Irish Mint” frozen yogurt and then wandered around the square in order to see what was happening. So many people were out that we almost felt like we were on Bourbon Street, not Ponce!!
photo friday: myrtle beach
A month ago (terribly cliche, but my time sure does fly!) the girls and I spent a few days in Myrtle Beach with friends at our “usual” hotel. The girls enjoyed playing at MagiQuest, eating room service dinner and playing on the beach. A simple, true break. Well, other than the fact that I worked
Instagram: Evening stroll
After dinner at Ted’s (read Chloe’s review), we went for a short stroll up W PdL.
Chloe’s Reviews: Ted’s Montana Grill
We ventured down to Ted’s Montana Grill on the ground floor of our building for the first time, and here’s what Chloe had to say about it: Service is friendly. The root beer float is good. The macaroni is okay. We could come back again. That bison is freaking me out.
new2school: science project
“Mom, I have a science project that is for extra credit. I don’t want to do it.” Two days later: “Everybody else is doing it, and people will think I’m stupid if I don’t do it.” Next day: “I left the instructions at home.” Next day: “I left the plants at the cabin.” So, two
instagram: raining hippos
Most of the day was quite nice in Decatur. But then, it was time for me to go out and pick Chloe up. And that’s whn the tiny, powerful storm hit. Soaked to my knees.
rise from the ashes?
Whenever we head up to Blue Ridge, Chloe begs to go to the “Toccoaside”, the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant just down the street form the cabin. Unfortunately, her favorite restaurant was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. Chloe was devastated to hear this sad news. This weekend while we were in Blue Ridge, we drove
instagram: smelting pot
At the Burra Burra Mine Site …
new2school: cookies fiasco
I heard: “Mom, Ms. S. is leaving, and we’re going to have a surprise going away party for her. I volunteered to bring cookies.” So, after dropping Chloe at gymnastics, I stopped by Baby Kroger to see what I could find. If you’v ever been to Baby Kroger, you know what a challenge that can
Instagram: BFFs
After we stayed up late so camille could bake cookies for Chloe’s class (more on that later), Chloe fell asleep in my bed. As usual, Gazoo found her way to cuddle Chloe. I have no idea why that cat loves Chloe so much, but she really does…
Digging Deeper in Decatur
I keep thinking about what I wrote the other day in Yeah, Iโm a Decaturite now. and why. I think I was probably overly harsh. I was feeling hurt and lashed out. Why has Decatur always “rubbed me the wrong way” and why am I so reluctant to embrace it now that I live here?
Up and Down
Personally, I’ve been up and down. I have been feeling sick on and off for almost a month now. Today I finally took my temperature. One thermometer says 99.8, the other 102. Maybe I need to buy another one? This not feeling well has interfered with my ability to execute Project41. I don’t have the
Yeah, I’m a Decaturite now.
Me, a Decaturite? I have a hard time admitting it, and I surely never thought I’d see the day. But today I voted in Decatur for the first time. And I also saw this plate on my car for the first time — a Subaru with a Decatur front plate — how unique (not). I’m
instagram: B(lue)&W
It was a lovely day in Decatur today as the girls and I walked about taking care of errands.
GBK Gwyneth
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