It is hard to believe that many of you have been around since John’s first birthday celebration on the blog. I started Dixie Delights right after he turned 5, and number 6 was the first one I shared here. Well, seven years later and and that cutie is thirteen! In lieu of a birthday dinner… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from the big apple!!! Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Oyster Bar & Hamilton Day 4: Harry Potter, Central Park, Tea at The Plaza, Balloon Inflation, Da… Read More
When I shared a snippet of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler in my to-read stack, I was overwhelmed with messages and comments saying “that was my favorite childhood book”! A week or so later, and before I had even started it, I volunteered to help Whit’s teacher organize the library in… Read More
Have you ever been really fascinated by something that was essentially risk free to try but still put it off forever? That was me with essential oils. I’ve talked about my dear friend Ashley rather frequently in regards to Disney, but she also is extremely knowledgeable about essential oils and sells for doTERRA. (Instagram: Disney… Read More
We had such a wonderful day at Georgia Tech’s Homecoming festivities! It was a stunning fall day full of family, friends and football. Honey and John were across town at a lacrosse town so Whit and I headed down with bestie M and her crew bright and early for the Georgia Tech Alumni Tailgate! Everything… Read More
I’m popping in today for a rare mini-update on John. He woke up yesterday like this… … and a few hours later was sporting braces!! (He requested “social media shout out” but will have to make do with this “Hi” here on the blog.) Getting and wearing braces was one of the most hideous phases… Read More
Happy Labor Day! We have enjoyed fun nights and lazy days this long holiday weekend. Friday night we attended a huge and delicious Lebanese feast at the home of a fellow lacrosse family. They built a table that can be moved over as an extension of their massive kitchen island and all 14 adults sat… Read More