Complete Again
Sunday morning, as we prepared to head out to our third full day of Austin City Limits (full days at a festival are my excuse for not having posted recently), I asked Chloe to get my camera for me. She carried it carefully, but only after having shoved the compact flash card into the camera
Photo Friday: Gone To Texas
On Tuesday afternoon after a morning of work and packing, the girls and I jumped in the car for our annual pilgrimage to Texas. I love the drive across Texas from Louisiana to I-35 via Tyler and Corsicana. There’s no interstate there, so we drive a four (and sometimes two) lane road though dusty Texas
Our Homeschooling Experience: Part 1
The Beginning Back when I was pregnant with Camille, I read just about every book on pregnancy, birth and infants that I could get my hands on. Once Camille was born, I turned to reading everything I could about childrearing. Needless to say, books regarding various “educational philosophies” were amongst those that I read. I
Fall Family Fun
While just about every fall we head up to north Georgia for a weekend of fall fun, we had not been apple picking for years. Ironic, since our cabin is in Blue Ridge, just about twenty minutes from Ellijay, the Apple Capital of Georgia. Doubly ironic since my girls each eat about two apples a
Photo Friday: Macro Shot
Photo taken on 7 Oct 2010 in Georgetown, TX. I love all the flowers that are in my parents’ yard!! Yes, I realize that it is not Friday, but Thursday. However, I’ve decided to begin submitting my weekly contribution to the Photo Friday contest (not that my photos are in the same league with the
What Do You Pack for Texas?
Bags of books, of course. While, given that we are packing and unpacking more often than not, we have our packing down to a science, our packing style varies wildly, based on where we are going, how we are going to get there and how long we’ll be there. For instance, as we headed off
Be Careful What You Wish For
Less than TWO weeks ago, I was begging for cooler days. And now, those cooler days have arrived. But, wait! These aren’t cooler days. These are frightfully cold and crisp days. So cold that we can’t open the windows at night. In the short space of about ten days, we’ve gone from not being able
Sand Castle Princess
Pine Lake is bustling with Lakefest activities today! I can hear the music from our house (finally cool enought to have windows open!) and love seeing so many people out and about on this gorgeous fall day. Unfortunately, I have not been feeling very social this week and ended up spending only a short amount
Photo Friday: Destination Family
Last weekend, the four of us flew up to Massachusetts to visit with the girls’ cousins for a few days. It has been so long since the girls have gotten to see their cousins, I was a little worried. Chloe and her cousin C. are only a few months apart. What if they just didn’t
sept 27 – the first day of the “holiday season”
The rule in our house is that Halloween decorations don’t come out until *after* Camille’s birthday. While we do have some “fall” decor, I insist on ignoring the fact that fall starts four days before her birthday…it’s just easier that way — plus it is way too hot here in GA to think aout fall
Best of Friends
They aren’t really “best friends”; they haven’t even seen each other for a couple of years. But after a weekend together up in Massachusetts, their bond as cousins is stronger than ever. While giggling like maniacs at dinner, another diner remarked “Ah, best friends!” Chloe and Camille only have two (human) cousins, and I need
The Point Orlando Resort
Two weeks ago, the girls and I headed down to Orlando with friends to see Harry Potter World. When planning the trip, I spent some time looking at various hotels near Universal Studios. I checked out quite a number of them on TripAdvisor and in the end decided the best place for us to stay
Happy Birthday, Camille!
As far as planning went, I did not a single thing. But, nonetheless, I believe Camille had a very awesome birthday! Time with her cousins, a fun concert, birthday cake, and even a couple of presents from her cousins…
TravelGoon Kids: The Point Orlando
Soon, I’ll be adding my review of our stay at The Point Orlando Resort. In the meantime, where do you stay when you visit Orlando? What books or websites do you visit before you go? What do you not like? What tips do you have for friends planning to go? Camille says: “I liked that
To the passenger in seat 41A
I suspect that, as you approached row 41 while boarding your flight today, you may have had a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. You might have even go so far as to murmur about your rotten luck. No, you eyes did not deceive you, there were two kids are already sitting in
Photo Friday: Seusville
Last week, the girls and I drove down to Orlando with friends to spend two days at Universal Orlando’s Theme Parks. Our main goal was to visit “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, but, much to my surprise, the girls all loved Seusville almost as much! Wacky, wild and surreal…the rides, the landscaping, the playground
Photo Friday: Reflect
Photo taken on 13 Sep 2010 at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL.
Self-Catering in Turkey
Travels in Turkey, Part 6 of 12 When we travel, it has become our standard practice to find “self-catering” apartments for the bulk of our stay, then taking day trips from the central locale. We really like the convenience, the space and the reduction in number of times we need to relocate. The kids seem
End of Summer…Please?
Despite the continuing high temperatures and sweaty foreheads, today marked the end of summer for us. Yes, there are many “end of summer” days in our house. And I keep hoping that each milestone will truly bring an end to this blasted summer. I wish I could say “Yes, September 22nd, the weather will be
De-Cluttering, It’s Not For the Faint of Heart
Hello, my name is Gwyneth. I’m clutter-phobic. If you’ve been to my house, you know. It’s true. Clutter drives me nuts. I can’t relax and be comfortable in my own house if there’s clutter. In your house, I’m perfectly at home if you offer me a glass of water or a cup of tea, no
GBK Gwyneth
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