snapshots from gooney road – 5 apr 2015
Today is National Caramel Day and Easter. The girls were up early (for them) to search for eggs. After breakfast, Rob and Chloe went for a bike ride. I worked all morning, trying to get caught up. Rob worked on taxes during the afternoon; Camille and I both fell asleep for naps in the living
snapshots from gooney road โ 4 apr 2015
Today is National Cordon Bleu Day. I got up early to work on my to do list, then Rob, Chloe and I went to Pine Lake for the pancake breakfast. We then ran errands in the early afternoon. For the rest of the afternoon, Rob and I worked on making lots of arrangements for Ireland.
snapshots from gooney road โ 3 apr 2015
Today is National Chocolate Mousse Day and World Party Day and Find a Rainbow Day. I got up early and tackled the to-do list and got the girls out the door. A hot day was promised, so Phelix and I went out to Arabia in the morning. He was so excited when he was sure
snapshots from gooney road โ 2 apr 2015
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Chloe was not feeling well this morning and came home from school mid-morning. I worked and cleaned and then read and napped since I wasn’t feeling very well either. Camille got home from school and took a nap too. Rob got home form work and picked up
snapshots from gooney road โ 1 apr 2015
Today is April Fools’ Day and The Birthday of Sliced Bread and National Sourdough Bread Day. Had my second photography class today; we learned about ISO and shutter speed. Stuff I know about, but nice to learn how others describe and use them. On the way home, I stopped at Petco and Publix to stock
snapshots from gooney road โ 31 mar 2015
Today is Bunsen Burner Day and World Backup Day. I spent a few hours at the Red Cross today, getting the credit cards all ready for the bank switchover. Hopefully it will go smoothly! I spent the evening working while the girls did homework, Chloe practiced flute, and Camille read. Rob got home at 7:30.
snapshots from gooney road โ 30 mar 2015
Today is Pencil Day and National Doctor’s Day. Woke to pouring rain. My perfect kind of day – we have been promised so many rainy days in the last few weeks and haven’t had much of any. Unfortunately for my work, the skies cleared up mid-morning. When the rain stopped, I walked over to the
snapshots from gooney road โ 29 mar 2015
Today is National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day and Palm Sunday. I managed to sleep in until 7:30, then read for a while. Phelix and I headed out to Arabia for a morning walk. He was a great pup, not bothering at all with the dogs we saw. At home, I took a short nap. Chloe
snapshots from gooney road โ 28 mar 2015
Today is Eggsibit Day and National Black Forest Cake Day. I headed out to a meeting at the Red Cross for the morning. When I got home, the girls were up and had done most of the chores. We then headed out to Claire and Sally’s to gather up the kids to go to laser
snapshots from gooney road โ 27 mar 2015
Today is Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day and National Spanish Paella Day. After a morning of work, I joined Amy for lunch at the Square Pub. Rob headed to Florida from work. In the late afternoon, Chloe and Anna joined me at the flash mob reception to say goodbye to Lucia. In the evening,
snapshots from gooney road โ 26 mar 2015
Today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day and National Nougat Day. Chloe left early for her district band concert in Covington. I worked during the morning, then spent the afternoon at the Red Cross. Still a lot of work to be done, but getting closer! I got stuck in terrible traffic on the way
snapshots from gooney road โ 25 mar 2015
Today is Old New Yearโs Day and Waffle Day. After a typical early morning, I headed out for my first Photo 1 class at The Showcase School. I was nervous heading in, but ended up enjoying it and even learning a few things! Back at home, I had lunch, worked and took care of some
snapshots from gooney road โ 24 mar 2015
Today is National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day. I got up so early that I had time to exercise and take care of things before getting the girls up for school. I had a productive day at work and took a little time to walk to the post office and run other errands. In the late afternoon,
snapshots from gooney road โ 23 mar 2015
Today is National Puppy Day and National Chip & Dip Day and World Meteorological Day. Back to a weekday routine. The girls got off to school. I worked a while then Phelix and I went to Arabia for a hike before the week truly gets crazy. In the afternoon, Chloe had friends over to help
snapshots from gooney road โ 22 mar 2015
Today is World Water Day and National Goof Off Day. Rob and I got up very early to get to our posts for the Georgia Marathon. Soon after we returned home, soaking wet, Camille and Claire left for Pippin. Rob got us a pizza from DaVinci’s for lunch and worked on Legos. Chloe and Rob
snapshots from gooney road โ 21 mar 2015
Today is National French Bread Day. I got up early, took care of things around the house, then headed out with Phelix for a quick hike at Arabia. He was great on the trail, but then barked at two of our neighbors in our parking deck. Argh! I headed right back out to go to
snapshots from gooney road โ 20 mar 2015
Today is National Ravioli Day and National Quilting Day and Spring Equinox and Snowman Burning Day. Sick. Sick. Sick. Hoping it is just allergies, but I could barely move today. The girls came home after school for a few minutes, then Camille headed off to the play and Chloe headed off to a basketball game.
snapshots from gooney road โ 19 mar 2015
Today is Swallowโs Return Day and National Chocolate Caramel Day. Took Chloe to school early for her Student Government meeting, then worked the rest of the day. I picked her up afterschool for her appointment, then she picked up our Moore Farm box while I ran to Kroger. Camille stayed late for Pippin. Rob had
snapshots from gooney road โ 18 mar 2015
Today is Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day. Another typical day of work and chores. Phelix and I went out to Arabia for a quick hike in the late morning. Everyone but Chloe had evening activities – Decatur Makers, Decatur CAPS and Pippin practice … so much for family dinners…
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 mar 2015
Today is Saint Patrickโs Day. We celebrated by having scalloped potatoes and cabbage for dinner. Phelix dyed his tail green for the day too. I went to the Red Cross to volunteer for a few hours. Finished reading Beautiful Ruins: A Novel by Jess Walter.
GBK Gwyneth