photo friday: austin city limits
For the seventh year in a row, we made our pilgrimage to Austin for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. With both girls in school now, it was a whirlwind of a trip. Drive 900 miles on Thursday. Go to three full days of music. Drive 900 miles home on Monday. But it was very
snapshots from gooney road โ 2 jan 2014
A day of back-to-work, reading and New Year’s projects. And then … SNOW! and Cream Puffs!
snapshots from gooney road โ 1 jan 2014
A short hike down to the cemetery and back. Getting all things organized and ready for the new year. Black-eyed peas and greens for dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 31 dec 2013
snapshots from gooney road – 30 dec 2013
A lovely day in Blue Ridge. Lunch of soup and sandwiches at Chloe’s favorite cafe – Serenity Cafe. Then some fun gift shopping before heading back to the cabin. Phelix made some new doggie friends, too.
photo friday: fort pulaski
While we were in Tybee Island back in September, we decided to spen a few hours exploring Fort Pulaski. Unfortunately, just as we got there, the skies turned dark and we were up against a thunderstorm. Due to the lightning, we couldn’t stay up on the ramparts, but e did enjoy exploring the various rooms
photo friday: savannah, ga
While in Tybee Island in September, we decided to take a day to visit Savannah. Having never been there before, and because of the heat, we decided to try out one of the off-on trolley tours. While it was a fun way to see some of the old city, I don’t think we’d opt for
photo friday: pretty light in tybee island
The light in the early morning and evening is always so lovely, especially at the beach!
photo friday: red top mountain
A couple of months ago, we headed up to Red Top Mountain State Park. So close to Atlanta, yet we had never been! Phelix and I got there first and set up the campsite. Rob and the girls came later after gymnastics. Camille and I had a lovely weekend of unwinding at the campsite for
photo friday: lieutenant island
For our summer vacation this year, we headed up to Cape Cod to join my parents and sister and Luis for a week at the beach. The house my mom found was on a lovely little island called “Lieutenant Island” on the bay side of Wellfleet. This “for residents only” island is connected to the
photo friday: whale watching
While on Cape Cod this summer, one thing I knew we must do was to take Chloe on a whale watch. She insists on going to every aquarium we see and cannot get enough of marine animals. And boat rides, from ferries to kayaks are also high on her list. Despite the sudden, unexpected rain
photo friday: a few hours in washington, dc
I was so happy that day back in July when a Rumpus Room invitation came in my email – a concert that coincided perfectly with our roadtrip up to Cape Cod! It had been such a long time since the last time we were able to attend a concert at XM! Instead of planning to
photo friday: cloudland canyon state park
Back in early June, we headed out for our second camping trip of the summer. This time around, both Rod and Phelix joined us. I’ve always wanted to visit Cloudland Canyon — from all reports, it was sure to be a magical place. We were not disappointed. On Saturday, we headed out to hike to
photo friday: tugaloo state park
As summer approached, I realized that our summer weekends were filling up already and that I had better make camping plans right away if I wanted to get in any camping before school started back up again. Thus, the weekend after Memorial Day found the girls and I at Tugaloo State Park right on the
daily photo: companion cube
Camille sewed this sweet “companion cube” for Chloe for her birthday gift …
daily photo: birthday cake
Tonight we celebrated Chloe’s birthday with a dinner of pad thai and chocolate ice cream cake (that’s my girl). Chloe took a video of the cake and singing with her new iPod….
daily photo: arabia mountain
My parents, Camille, Phelix and I braved the weather to go for a little hike on Arabia Mountain. Phelix loved playing in the water…
daily photo: phelix
Phelix is one happy boy. He loves hanging out at home and his COUCH!
daily: fireworks
Camille and I enjoyed seeing the Big Tex fireworks right outside our windows. Phelix on the other hand was NOT amused….
GBK Gwyneth