For the Cub Scouts Summer Trip, we went to Lake Winfield Scott. It’s about 85 north of Atlanta in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It was a really great place to camp regardless of age. Hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, fishing, and lots of wild life lurking in the woods. Camp is set up. The boys playing on the ‘beach’ at Lake Winfield Scott. Really cool mushroom.
{one} what is your dream job? Ugh. Right now a home executive would be great! Later, when my kids are grown up something with traveling would be awesome, but I pretty much love my job now. No complaints! {two} how many best friends do you have? I don’t know that I have any “best friends.” The one person I would consider my BFF lives out of town and we don’t keep in touch like we should. {three} what’s the longest road trip you’ve ever taken? Lubbock, Tx to Auburn, AL. Although, we stopped several times. {four} if you had to…
{one} what is your dream job? Ugh. Right now a home executive would be great! Later, when my kids are grown up something with traveling would be awesome, but I pretty much love my job now. No complaints! {two} how many best friends do you have? I don’t know that I have any “best friends.” The one person I would consider my BFF lives out of town and we don’t keep in touch like we should. {three} what’s the longest road trip you’ve ever taken? Lubbock, Tx to Auburn, AL. Although, we stopped several times. {four} if you had to…
If you missed Day 1 of our trip read here. Day 2 of our trip to the North Georgia Mountains was filled with seeing the train leave, a “Farmer’s Market,” walking around Downtown Blue Ridge, a parade, visiting Mercier’s Orchards, lots of good food, and hanging out around the cabin. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway The gang walking to the downtown area from our free parking spots. 🙂 Abby doesn’t like that she has to look into the sun to take pics. Farmer’s Market Waiting for the parade to start Rexall Drugs Old Timey Parade My sweet nephew wasn’t annoyed by…
It’s just ridiculous that I take so many dang pictures that I can’t get my post up for the trip we took over the 4th, so I decided to break it down into days. Here’s the first day of our trip, which included driving up to Blue Ridge, getting the keys to the cabin, eating dinner, going grocery shopping, and preparation of some of the meals for the weekend. Here‘s where we stopped to let Daisy out and it had a scenic view. Circular brick walk way And here’s the front of our cabin, our home for a few days!…
If you missed Day 1 or Day 2. Sunday we started by hiking up to the highest point in Georgia at Brasstown Bald. We enjoyed a picnic lunch and then decided to go find the Swinging Bridge which crosses over the Toccoa River. This was a very cool, very hidden spot. Great place to camp, swim, tube, kayak, etc! For dinner we ate at Papa’s Pizza-to-Go Buffet, which had hot, high quality pizza. Then, we did something we have never done before and that’s go to a drive-in movie. The one we went to was in Blue Ridge and it’s…
If you missed Day 1 or Day 2 or Day 3 Day 4 which happened to be the 4th of July was another great day in the mountains. We started the day by driving over to McCaysville, GA, which is a little town on the Georgia/Tennessee line. It’s bordered by Copperhill, TN. McCaysville is so cute, just a lovely little town with cute shops and eateries. So bummed I didn’t get to try the fried Oreos. They weren’t quite open yet. Next we drove over to the Ocoee Whitewater Center, which is the Slalom site of the 1996 Olympics. On…
{one} what’s the #1 most played song on your iPod (or whatever you use)? I’m not at home to look, but I think it’s a song by Asia, either Only Time Will Tell or the Heat of the Moment. {two} what’s your favorite type of exercise? Aerobics {three} what’s your least favorite mode of transportation? Bus {four} if you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what would it be? That’s a really hard question. Maybe 17? or 28? Those were both good. {five} when you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you use it to do?…
1. I am a (morning, evening, middle of the day person) To answer this one is hard. It really depends on how I’m feeling, but I think I’m really a night owl at heart, just like my Dad. 2. My favorite Pandora stations are I don’t listen to Pandora! oops 3. 3 of my “must-have” songs for a road trip playlist are Right Now by Van Halen Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey Urgent by Foreigner 4. My favorite pattern changes through time, but right now I’m digging damask. 5. My favorite perfume is Cool Water. 6. Rules are there for…
With it being summer our TV watching shifts. We go into summer mode. In previous summers, Rob and I would stay up late after the kids went to bed watching movies or reruns of 24. This year, we’re not able to do that since I’m working in the evenings. So we catch up on his lunch hour, my dinner hour, and the weekends. Here’s what we’re watching this summer: Flashpoint When we started watching Flashpoint, I totally thought this was a new series until I was talking to coworker about this show and he made me realize it’s not and…
“I feel like I snatched a meal from the jaws of death!” -Rob This was after he made dinner one night with some food that was past it’s expiration date.
1. My plans this summer include everything I put on a list (can’t fine link right now). 2. The best summer I ever had was… Well, for this one I couldn’t just finish the sentence. I have to say that my summers growing up were always so much fun. Being an independent “only child”, when I wasn’t busy going to camp or College for kids or volunteering at the local hospital, I enjoyed watching old re-runs, riding my bike to friends’ houses, going on trips with my Granddad and Grandmother, going for a drive while eating Braum’s ice cream. But…
I’m just elated at my job and although many of my *new duties have not begun, I know this is where I belong. I’ve always been proud to say that I’m an Auburn Alum, but now I can say I’m an Auburn Employee! WAR EAGLE! *I was doing this job as a temp before being hired full-time.
Today we took Drew to the orthodontist and he’ll be getting braces in the next few weeks. Here’s the sheet we got that shows all sort of pics of him and his toofers.
With summer nearly 4 weeks in, I’m finally getting around to doing a post about things I’d like to do! I was extra motivated when I saw Andrea’s post! So here goes…. Family road trip 7/1-5 Read at least 2 good books Get kids to the dentist So happy to have this done until December! 😀 Take Teenager to the orthodontist (had 1st appt./2 more to go on 7/18 & 7/25) Get the office organized (or at least functional) once and for all! Go on a picnic 7/3 Go on a photo walk (even if it’s by myself) Get my…
1. The last thing I ate was… a Hershey Kiss 2. The next thing I’d like to eat is… dinner 3. The best things… are those that come with hard work and determination. 4. Something that makes me supremely and utterly happy is… being care free. Once in a blue moon, I find that there’s nothing weighing me down and I can for a few moments just be happy. I hate being a worry wart! 5. Sports are… a part of life with a sport-fanatic husband and two boys that play sports and are area also avid fans. Additionally, being…
My most recent taste test item was the Newton’s Fruit Thins. They sent me the Fig & Honey flavored cookies. They have a really good taste, nothing overwhelming. These thin cookies had a nice smooth texture, not grainy like I had expected, with the perfect hint of honey and tiny chunks of fig. Although, I’m not a fan of fig newtons, I really enjoyed these! Click here to see the other flavors available. As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received Newton’s Fruit Thins to create this post.
Tonight at the Boy Scout Court of Honor, Drew was awarded his Life Rank! Very exciting. So proud of his persistence in meeting his personal goals.
1. This weekend I’m… going to relax, get some cleaning done, and just enjoy being with the fam. 2. My last vacation was… in May when we wen to Nashville for a soccer tourney. 3. My next vacation will be… in September when we go to Texas for me sister’s wedding. 4. My favorite way to relax is… just hang out by myself in my recliner and watch TV, surf the net, or read. 5. When vacationing one should always… sleep in. 6. When vacationing one should never… worry about life back home. 7. The best part about a vacation…
1. The last movie I saw was… Something Borrowed. Not a fan! 2. I want to… reinstate mandatory monthly dates with Rob. I miss when we did that! 3. Surprises are… awesome! As long as it’s not a surprise like the car breaks down. 4. The best accessory is… earrings. 5. My favorite warm drink is… hot chocolate. 6. My favorite cold drink is… diet coke. 7. Currently loving… my new job!