snapshots from gooney road โ 19 sep 2014
After a morning of work and studying, I took a nap. The girls did some chores and school stuff. I worked a little more in the afternoon, then Chloe and I headed out to take MARTA to Music Midtown. Rob volunteered with the bike valet there for a while. Chloe and I heard Banks, Run
snapshots from gooney road โ 18 sep 2014
I got up super early and went right to work. The girls finished unpacking and did some chores. In the early afternoon, I headed out to volunteer at the Red Cross. When I got home, we worked on making baked French fries to go with our “cheeseburgers”. Rob came home and made his burger on
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 sep 2014
Claire and Mary Irene left early. I decided to relax and read for a while, then the girls started to get up around 9:30. We packed our stuff up, and Camille and Chloe went to the pool while I loaded the car. As we were about to leave, Sally realzied her flip flops were gone
snapshots from gooney road โ 16 sep 2014
Chloe and I left for Diagon Alley before everyone else and rode Gringotts together. The others showed up a bit after that. Some rides, some shopping. Camille got the sweater she had been wanting. In the early afternoon, I headed back to the hotel to get some work done while the kids stayed at the
snapshots from gooney road โ 15 sep 2014
And we did it! The new Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express! We got to the park for the early open time and headed right to Diagon Alley. We rode the Gringotts ride (no 7 hour line). We enjoyed exploring the shops. We hopped on the Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade, where some enjoyed Butterbeer while others
snapshots from gooney road โ 14 sep 2014
Early morning wake up to get Phelix off to sleepaway camp. A few last things to pack and then we were off! We go stuck in a traffic jam, but still got to the hotel around 5pm. The room is cozy and cool! The pool was closed for thunder, so we headed to Downtown Disney
snapshots from gooney road โ 13 sep 2014
Everyone slept in a bit. Rob and the girls went out to get bagels and stop at Book Nook. In the afternoon, Rob left for a wedding. The girls and I worked on picking up and packing. I then studied for a couple hours and worked for a few more. Rob got home just before
snapshots from gooney road โ 12 sep 2014
Work and school. Chloe went over to a friend’s house. Rob went to get her, but took Camille to Criminal Records on the way. On the way home, they stopped at the mall for a few things. We had chocolate milkshakes for dessert.
snapshots from gooney road โ 11 sep 2014
Chloe and I got up early so she could do some studying. I drove her to school for her student government meeting then walked the dog. I worked a bit, then went to volunteer at the Red Cross. I stopped at Trader Joe’s on the way home to get Indian food for dinner as per
snapshots from gooney road โ 10 sep 2014
Work and school. Chloe forgot her book and Rob had the car to go kayaking, so I had to walk it over to her school for her. I didn’t get much done in the afternoon, other than happily reading my book on the couch. We had tv dinners for dinner and watched Jaws 2.
snapshots from gooney road โ 9 sep 2014
Work and school. In the late morning, I headed out to Michael’s to buy a picture frame and Kroger for groceries. At home, I took care of projects. Chloe had her flute lesson in the evening, then we made stir fry for dinner and watched Sharknado.
snapshots from gooney road โ 8 sep 2014
School and work. I headed out in the morning for coffee with a friend at Java Monkey, then to the library. At home, I took care of projects and worked. Chloe finally returned to her swimming lessons. In the evening, I headed out to my ham radio class as Rob got home. He and the
snapshots from gooney road โ 7 sep 2014
Jack came over, then Rob took the three middle schoolers to Six Flags for the day. Camille and I took care of things around the house, then walked down to Arepa Mia for lunch. We stopped in at Piece of Cake and Little Shop on our way home. Rob and Chloe got home in the
snapshots from gooney road โ 6 sep 2014
After breakfast at The Flying Biscuit, we headed to the Freedom Park Farmers’ Market, then stumbled into a festival at Little Five Points. From there, we headed to the Waffle House Museum in Avondale Estates. Back at home, I took care of some things. Rob and Chloe went to Lifeline to pet the kittens. In
snapshots from gooney road โ 5 sep 2014
School and work. I took care of errands all morning and then worked all day until 9pm. The girls came home in the evening. Rob got home, and we made homemade cheese pizza for dinner. After dinner, Rob had a couple people over to play Catan.
snapshots from gooney road โ 4 sep 2014
Chloe had an early morning meeting at school – she was elected as class representative last week. I spent time picking up around the house and then working. In the late morning, I headed to the Red Cross to volunteer. Chloe went to the square with her friends, then she and I walked Phelix to
snapshots from gooney road โ 3 sep 2014
Chloe’s back hurt, so Rob gave her a ride partway to school. I had a stressful day at work, and I ended up working all day long. The girls did homework during the afternoon and evening. Rob got home late.
snapshots from gooney road โ 2 sep 2014
Rob left early for work. Chloe’s back continues to hurt. I was frustrated by the messes left by the girls. I worked, then walked to the library and grocery store. In the evening, Chloe had her flute lesson and we made pasta for dinner.
snapshots from gooney road โ 1 sep 2014
Phelix let me sleep in until 7:30. I spent the day working on my projects and then working. Camille came home at 12:30 and did some homework. Two of her friends (one from CA) came by later. Rob and Chloe came home and unpacked. I headed out to my first ham radio class.
snapshots from gooney road โ 31 aug 2014
The pets got me up early, so Phelix and I went for a walk on the square before Decatur woke up. I spent the morning taking care of my projects, then headed to Dragon*Con to pick Chloe up. She introduced Tony DiTerlizzi on the Children’s Stage, then we walked around the festival a little. I
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