celebrations: week 23 (6-12 jun 2016)
I managed a couple of celebrations this week. Ready to move forward! Coming up this week: 6: National Yo-Yo Day 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day and Daniel Boone Day 8: World Oceans Day and Best Friends Day and National Children’s Day 9: National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day and Donald Duck’s Birthday 10: Iced Tea
snapshots from gooney road – 5 jun 2016
Today is World Environment Day and National Gingerbread Day. I got up early to clean up, tackle, my projects, and make breakfast. At 9:30, Camille and I left to get Josh for RenFest. I dropped the kids off, then headed back home. I worked for a few hours, then tried to work on scanning, but
foggy woods.
I managed to beat the rain on my hike up to the Hike Inn … but just barely!
snapshots from gooney road – 4 jun 2016
Today is National Hug Your Cat Day and National Cheese Day. Up early to drive Camille to Cross Keys for the SAT. Back at home, I took care of things and then drove Rob to East Lake for a Zipcar to go to HamFest. Chloe and I picked up around the house, then went to
decatur: signal boxes
I have been hoping that Decatur would figure out a way to spruce up the signal boxes after having seen them painted before (in St. Louis?). And just in time for the Art Festival, a number of our signal boxes now hav e a whole new look!
snapshots from gooney road – 3 jun 2016
Today is National Donut Day and Repeat Day and National Egg Day. Up early. Lots of chores completed. The girls and I ran lots of errands around town, bumping into lots of people we know. In the afternoon, Camille worked on studying for the SAT. Chloe and I hung out and worked on the scanning
photo friday: bass pro shop in memphis
As I prepared for my weekend trip to Memphis, I quickly looked up the top attractions. While I don’t generally like the “top attractions”, I often will look them up while learning about a new city. Quite a surprise to find that the Bass Pro Shop in Memphis is on all the lists! Is Memphis
snapshots from gooney road – 2 jun 2016
Today is National Rocky Road Day and Leave the Office Early Day. Up early to walk Phelix, clean, take care of things, exercise, and work. The girls got up and worked on various projects; Camille did a lot of studying and homework. In the afternoon, I started working on my scanning project. Rob got home
summer projects.
Each year when summer approaches, I put together a list of all the projects I want to accomplish while school is out and activities are slower. And I always over-estimate the time that we will have to accomplish it all. “I’m not really traveling this summer; I’ll have lots of time!” While the house is
snapshots from gooney road – 1 jun 2016
Today is National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day. Spent most of the day “filing”. Taking care of all my tasks. Phenix needed a walk at 7am; Michael’s mom ran by across the street and shouted “Hi Phelix!” My boy is a Decaturite. I took care of things and
happiness project: blogs + misc (jun)
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. May’s main theme was Volunteering. I worked on updating
snapshots from gooney road – 31 may 2016
Today is National Macaroon Day. Up early to work. Chloe had a friend over to hang out. Camille worked on homework. I relaxed a little in the afternoon. Chloe made cookies. Rob took the girls to a trivia night at My Parents Basement. #BestDayEver #day0247
snapshots from gooney road – 30 may 2016
Today is Memorial Day and Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day. Up early to work and get ready for the cleaners. Vanessa came over; the kids all hung out while I took care of various projects. In the afternoon, Chloe went to Glenlake Pool. Rob, Camille, and I went to Target to
celebrations: week 22 (30 may – 5 jun 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: 30: Memorial Day and Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day 31: National Macaroon Day June: 1: National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day
snapshots from gooney road – 29 may 2016
Today is National Biscuit Day and Paper Clip Day and International Coq Au Vin Day. Up early to read and take care of things around the house. Rob and Chloe went kayaking, but had trouble starting the car and then lost Chloe’s boat. Camille went to the festival with Josh. I went to volunteer. Anna
on the trail
I miss being out on the trail. It will be fall again soon, right?
snapshots from gooney road – 28 may 2016
Today is Amnesty International and National Hamburger Day. Up early to take care of things. Barbara and I took Phelix on a walk around the square, then Rob and Chloe bought pastries for breakfast. Barbara and Camille went shopping for fabric. I went to volunteer at the arts festival. Barbara and Camille brought home lunch
snapshots from gooney road – 27 may 2016
Today is National Wig Out Day and National Grape Popsicle Day and Sunscreen Day. Up early to make waffles for Chloe’s last day of middle school. Cleaning, work, then Barbara arrived – Phelix was SOO happy. We walked down to Renfroe. The ceremony was quite long, then there were crowds of people headed into the
photo friday: beale street
While in Memphis, Beale Street is an obvious place to visit. We arrived just as police were closing the street, which made for some nice photo opportunities….
snapshots from gooney road – 26 may 2016
Today is Sally Ride Day and National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. In the late morning, I went to the Red Cross; there was a lot to do, so I didn’t get home until late in the afternoon. Camille had a few friends over, so I hid
GBK Gwyneth
instagramming
2023 photos
reading
2022 photos
2021 photos
