celebrations: week 31 (28 jul – 3 aug 2014)
We celebrated a few week 30 holidays, including National Hot Dog Day and National Coffee Milkshake Day. Coming up this week: 28: National Milk Chocolate Day 29: National Chicken Wing Day and National Lasagna Day 30: National Cheesecake Day 31: Jump for Jelly Beans Day and Mutt’s Day and National Raspberry Cake Day 1: National
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 27 jul 2014
After a slow morning, the girls went to the arcade for a while before we packed up and checked out of the hotel. The trip home was easy – we stopped at a car wash to get some of the bird poop off Poppy. We picked up Phelix and then watched The Lego Movie while
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 26 jul 2014
We had a slow start to the morning. Once it stopped raining, we spent more time at the pool. In the early afternoon, we then went to play mini-golf and get some ice cream. Back at the room, we rested a bit, then back to the pool for the afternoon. In the evening, we went
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 25 jul 2014
I got up early and used Camille’s computer to catch up, since I forgot my charger. Chloe and I went to the beach and the pool early while Camille read and caught up in the room. Chloe loved playing with the beach ball in the pool with lots of people. Camille came to the pool
photo friday: the parthenon
After we made our way from our arrival at Piraeus on the ferry from Crete, we made our way to the center of Athens. As we had arrived so early, our hotel room was not ready. We left our bags and headed out to hike to the top of the Acropolis. We took our time,
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 24 jul 2014
Up early to work, then clean up and pack. The girls and I were finally in the car a little after 10am. We dropped Phelix off at “summer camp”, Camille’s old phone at the women’s center, and Lucy’s stuff off at her house, then hit the road. As we entered Alabama, I realized that I
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 23 jul 2014
I got up early to work. Rob and the girls went to Six Flags Whitewater for the day. After work, I took a walk with Phelix and then read for a while. It was nice not to have so many projects to take care of! When Rob and the girls got home, Rob and I
girls’ rock camp
One of the reasons Chloe decided to not continue with gymnastics was to giver her time for other activities. Her first step was to sign up for Girls Rock Camp ATL. While she was at first on the wait list, she quickly moved off of it, and thrilled to be a camper. At the camp,
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 22 jul 2014
A morning of work. In the afternoon, I voted, then headed to the Red Cross to volunteer for the afternoon. At home, Rob and Chloe went to the store, then Chloe had her flute lesson. We had a nice dinner and watched Les Miz.d
happiness project: SIMPLIFY and PREPARE
I spent the first half of the year declaring that this was my year to THRIVE. And much as I had hoped to pursue that, what I’ve found is that this has been my year to SIMPLIFY and PREPARE. In order to make room in my life for the things I want to explore and
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 21 jul 2014
A morning of work and the cleaning service. A walk to the library. Rob came home early, and he, Amy and I went to a taping of two episodes of Family Feud.
celebrations: week 30 (21-27 jul 2014)
We celebrated a few week 29 holidays, including gummi worms day and corn fritters day. Coming up this week: 21: National Junk Food Day 22: Hammock Day 23: National Hot Dog Day and National Vanilla Ice Cream Day 24: Amelia Earhart Day and Cousins Day 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day 26: National Day of
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 20 jul 2014
Rob left to go kayaking. The girls and I had a quiet day mostly at home. Camille went to babysit for a while. Chloe, Phelix and I went for a walk. Rob made himself clam cakes for dinner.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 19 jul 2014
I got up early to go on a 7:30am bird walk in the rain with my parents at Fernbank Forest. When we got home, we were soaked. Claire, Camille and Chloe walked over to Pastries a Go-Go to get some muffins. We then headed to Little Five Points. After browsing in a few stores, Claire
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 18 jul 2014
Girls’ Rock Camp. Work. Phil and Barbara arrived. Rob got Claire and Chloe from camp. Camille, Claire and I went to see the Indigo Girls perform in the rain at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and stopped at Zestos on the way home.
photo friday: delphi
One place on Camille’s “must see” list while we were in Greece was Delphi. I wasn’t sure we were gong to be able to fit it in, but after a long first day of sightseeing in Athens, I decided we would be able to make a day trip. I went against my better judgement and
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 17 jul 2014
I drove Chloe and Claire to Girls’ Rock Camp, then worked during the morning. Camille and I went out to Book Nook and the post office. When Chloe got home, Rob went out to run errands and picked up a pizza. We watched “Saving Mr. Banks”. Rob and Chloe went out for a late ice
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 16 jul 2014
Another day at Girls’ Rock Camp for Chloe. Work for me. Camille headed to Little Five Points. Rob got home from DC. We made hot dogs and corn fritters for National Corn Fritter Day.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 15 jul 2014
I got up early and worked for a couple of hours before taking Chloe and Claire to camp. When I got back, I took Phelix on a long walk, then worked more. I volunteered at the Red Cross for a few hours in the afternoon, then took Chloe to flute and went to the store.
summer snapshots from gooney road โ 14 jul 2014
Chloe headed off to Girls’ Rock Camp! Rob left for DC. Camille and I cleaned up the house and spend the rest of the day working. After camp, we had dinner at Sushi Avenue with friends.
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