Note: I wrote this post back in July and felt weird sharing then because it was still raw and I couldn’t get over my ridiculous feelings at the time. I do, however, like to share personal stories every now and then as long as they don’t intrude (too much) on my kids’ privacy (especially the… Read More
It’s Daddy-O’s birthday today!!! He’s been a hands-on always-there, fixture in my life… for my whole life. He’s celebrating with a trip to the Humane Society (for donations), lunch at Spanky’s, and cappuccinos and dinner with fabulous neighbors! While I hate that we never see him ON his birthday these days, we are all still… Read More
We spent our last weekend of summer with dear friends at their home on Lake Hartwell. Mornings started like this, on their quiet cove with a gorgeous view… Afternoons rotated between the tube, zup and skis… Our crazy captain Mr. Todd, as he’s been known to my kids for over a decade, tirelessly pulled the… Read More
We’ve wrapped up spring and summer sports and are looking ahead to fall. Whit loved playing pitcher, catcher and first base on his rec team in the spring and again on a (very low key) summer team! He is taking a break from baseball in the fall to resume tennis lessons and try golf. John… Read More
Today I am wishing Sister a HAPPY BIRTHDAY in person from Ketchikan, Alaska! We are headed to the Misty Fjords and on a wilderness sightseeing adventure today, and will continue the celebration on the ship tonight. We’ve had a lot of adventures over the years and around the world, but today’s birthday just might take… Read More
It’s hard to believe that another summer swim team season has come and gone! We kick things off here in Atlanta in mid-May and wrap up with awards night the last week of June. I love swim team because it gets us out of the house bright and early and it is such great exercise.… Read More
We spent our day at a “flamingle Friday” with a group of the sweetest mamas and kids at my bestie’s fabulous pool. She is the hostess with the mostess and we love spending our summer days with her family. She went all out today and I had to share!! She had all of her Lilly… Read More