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
Living the hotel life
“Where’s the lobby?” “I don’t know.” “But you WORK here!” As I was sitting in the “food court” at the hotel enjoying my coconut tofu and veggies, an older couple asked a hotel employee where the lobby was. He had no clue – “Only worked here two days!”. They got a little testy. I jumped
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
celebrations: week 38 (15-21 sep 2014)
We celebrated a few week 37 holidays, including TV Dinner day and Fortune Cookie Day. Coming up this week: 15: National Linguine Day and Make a Hat Day 16: National Guacamole Day and Mexican Independence Day and Mayflower Day and National Play-Doh Day 17: Citizenship Day and National Apple Dumpling Day 18: National Cheeseburger Day
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.
photo friday: pyrgos, santorini
As I mentioned in photo friday: akrotiri and red beach, we got hot on our hike back from the beach, so we got some drinks to cool off. Unfortunately, those drinks ended up causing a minor emergency which led to an unexpected adventure… As we waited for the bus from Akrotiri back the the “bus
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.
have time for this
A month ago, I wrote about the feeling of “I don’t have time for this.” that I’ve been suffering from for years. And how over the past year I have been working very hard to get to the point where the frequency with which I utter that awful phrase is diminishing. Today I once again
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
celebrations: week 37 (8-14 sep 2014)
We celebrated a few week 36 holidays including National Cheese Pizza Day! Coming up this week: 8: International Literacy Day and National Date-Nut Bread Day 9: Teddy Bear Day 10: TV Dinner Day 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day 13: National Peanut Day and Fortune Cookie Day 14: Eat a
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
atlanta: beltline lantern parade
Continuing on with my theme of getting out of the house on Saturday, we decided to battle the crowds (or join in the crowds) and attend the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade. The threatening weather held off, and we found ourselves a nice spot near the O4W Park. Alas, the parade was very long and we
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
atlanta: waffle house museum
A month of being at home is causing me to develop a serious case of cabin fever. I’ve been able to clear out some long standing to-do items, volunteer at various events, and relax a bit, but the idea of spending another weekend at home checking things of my list was dragging me down. While
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