snapshots from gooney road โ 19 jan 2014
Another day of yurt camping. Rob went on a bike ride. I managed to get the girls out for a walk. When Rob got back, we went to play mini-golf at Indian Springs. The evening included a campfire and brownies for my birthday.
snapshots from gooney road โ 18 jan 2014
We had a relaxing day hanging out, reading and chatting in and out of the yurt.
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 jan 2014
A day of school, work, errands, packing. Lunch at Calle Latina. In the evening, we all made it to the yurt at High Falls State Park and settled in for the long weekend.
photo friday: Lake Eden
What does LEAF stand for, you ask? Lake Eden Arts Festival! And what about this Lake Eden? Well, it is the lovely centerpiece to the music, food, art, and activities of the weekend.
snapshots from gooney road โ 16 jan 2014
Rob and Chloe left before 7am for Chloe’s first physical therapy session. Gwyneth worked at the cabin while waiting for the pump guy to arrive. Once there, he managed to fix the pump in less than an hour. After more work, Gwyneth and Phelix headed home. The girls got home around 5pm from drama and
snapshots from gooney road โ 15 jan 2014
A day of catching up and getting ahead for Gwyneth while waiting at the cabin for the plumber to arrive. He never did, but promises to be here tomorrow morning first thing. When Phelix and I went out to look at the moon at night, we didn’t see the moon, but we did see snow!
snapshots from gooney road โ 14 jan 2014
Rob and girls off to their schools. Gwyneth worked and had a conference call, then ran errands. Phelix panicked while Gwyneth packed but was thrilled to get in the car to go to the cabin. No water at the cabin, but lots gotten done even so. Rob took Chloe to the ortho, who has prescribed
snapshots from gooney road โ 13 jan 2014
Back to work and school. Extinguisher guy and calls to the plumber. In the end, a fairly productive day, so much so that I had time to work on some “fun” stuff in the late evening. Camille home late from drama. Chloe home late from gymnastics. An easy dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 12 jan 2014
I spent much of the day playing catch up. Rob and I spent time dealing with a broken well pump at the cabin. Camille had a friend over. I tried to prepare for the week ahead, knowing that it is going to be a difficult one. Rob came home after kayaking.
snapshots from gooney road โ 11 jan 2014
Downpours. Run with the Dogs cancelled. Gwyneth attended a Red Cross “Disaster Assessment” meeting. Lunch at Green Ginger. Camille off to a birthday party. Rob off to the cabin to check on the pipes and go kayaking.
snapshots from gooney road โ 10 jan 2014
Chloe home sick. Again. A workday that did not go very well. Camille bringing home a gaggle of girls. Great report cards for both girls. Takeout for dinner. Too much Glee on tv.
photo friday: LEAF food
For our first trip to LEAF, I brought along all our camping cooking equipment and food. Through the years, I’ve brought less and less with me each time. Why? The food at LEAF is amazing. Even the coffee is good. Plenty of vegetarian friendly options. Good ones. GREAT ones. So good that I could eat
snapshots from gooney road โ 9 jan 2014
Chloe stayed home sick from school. Gwyneth tried to start catching up at work. Phelix got bored when his mommy was working. Chloe’s new shoes arrived. Camille went to drama club. Rob bought pizzas for dinner. Camille, Rob and Gwyneth watched “The Grapes of Wrath” during dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 8 jan 2014
Girls finally back to school. Wills signed. Insurance company called (no resolution). Self-protection seminar attended. Late dinner for all.
snapshots from gooney road โ 7 jan 2014
No school again today, so late start for the girls. Cookie baking. Reflux doctor for Chloe. Tempura for dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 6 jan 2014
School canceled due to ice (of which there was none). Chloe read and went to gymnastics. Camille cleaned her room in search of a missing item (found!) then went to L5P with Claire. Undecorated the house and then celebrated with king cake!
snapshots from gooney road โ 5 jan 2014
Whipped cream on homemade waffles for “National Whipped Cream Day”. Skating for Rob and Chloe. Grocery shopping and cleaning for Gwyneth in preparation for a full week ahead. Undecorating the tree and hauling it through the parking deck to the recycling pile. Grilled cheese and soup on a chilly evening. Finishing up the Summer 2013
snapshots from gooney road โ 4 jan 2014
Sleepover friends. Playdate with friends. Organizing. Spaghetti pie for “National Spaghetti Day”. Phil and Barbara joining in the Jeopardy game for “Trivia Day”.
Photo-A-Day 2013
I have posted my final photo-a-day for 2013! This past year, I posted my daily photos to Picasa and to facebook…. In my 2008 daily album on picasa, I posted 202 photos. In my 2009 daily album on picasa, I posted 227 photos. In my 2010 daily album on picasa, I posted 346 photos. In
snapshots from gooney road – 3 jan 2014
Early morning walk in the snow at the cabin. Work. Second breakfast of tasty waffles homemade by my mom for Tolkien’s birthday. Packing up, driving home, unpacking. Chloe to gymnastics. Grocery store for food and drinks. More work. 20+ people over for a game night. Late night for the teen girls, thus little sleep for
GBK Gwyneth