There are certain days in my life when I’m overcome with just how fortunate I am. Surrounded by a wonderful family, mounds of gifts, twinkling lights and beautiful children, today was one of those days. And, since I never got around to posting our annual Santa picture, here it is, along with some Santas of… Read More
Last night the whole crew headed down the street for a holiday party. Good food, great drinks and the unique personalities Savannah is known for all made for a delightful evening. It was a clear and chilly night down South. Perfect for standing by the fire overlooking the river and roasting marshmallows. And just… Read More
Savannah is dripping in delightful little shops and eateries. Each time I visit, the girls and babies spend a day shopping downtown in the historic district. These are our must-shop stores … The Paris Market and Brocante Just the window display is enough to make me drool. And I haven’t even stepped inside! The darling… Read More
In all of my life, I have only missed two Christmases in Savannah – the two years that my boys were born just a couple of weeks before the holiday. My parents put so much love, thought, time and energy into making the holiday special. They always have. I hope my boys say the same… Read More
It was another treat filled week around our house. Scout organized a play date, pulled out our Grinch movie with “real people”, planned Christmas with Uncle Chip, bought happy meals from McDonalds and, best of all, planned a Rudolph Sunday Fun Day!! We met Auntie, Uncle and cousin Bird for a yummy lunch at YEAH! Burger where… Read More
This past Thanksgiving I introduced a fun new tradition to our family meal. We passed around a bowl of questions throughout the meal. When the bowl came to you, you picked your question, read it aloud and answered it. The premise behind the “game” is that sometimes the people you are closest to are the… Read More
One day, long, long ago, I was a Brownie. Probably the most unlikely candidate ever to step foot in a Girl Scout meeting. I don’t camp, I’m not keen on the great outdoors, I look ghastly in brown and orange, I despise decor made out of yard and popsicle sticks and, while I count down… Read More