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First official field trip
Well, it finally happened! We’ve been doing school since August and had signed up for several field trips through our homeschool group. But due to rain and problems with rescheduling, we were down to one field trip and crossing our fingers we w...
A bad poem for a fun weekend recap
On Friday we piled in the car, Excitement was high for us all. Knowing we weren’t driving far, Heading for an Auburn weekend in the Fall. Our trip took us to campus We had to pitch a tent But no, it wasn’t for all of us Just Damon and Fu...
When it’s not raining…
This past Sunday we officially opened our fire pit for the fall season. It was such a boon for us because it wasn’t raining. We managed to all be outside, enjoying the fire and roasting marshmallows for a few hours. It’s a fun annual trad...
Tebow wows the Type A Mom crowd
Tebow and I are back from the Type A Mom Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. It was a really good trip for me, and I think for the most part it was fun for Tebow. I have been pouring over other Type A Mom pictures on flickr and there are more ...
Everybody’s working for the weekend
This past weekend we took a trip to Auburn to visit with my grandmother (aka Grandma Great) and her sister, Aunt Margery. Damon and I were able to take in Auburn’s win against West Virginia (and enjoyed the wonderful weather at the same time) a...
New nephew
We traveled to Lake Martin for the Labor Day weekend. It was a trip with a two purposes: Damon, Tebow, and I went to the first Auburn football game of the season AND we met our new nephew, Jake. Isn’t he cute? He was born at the end of July a...
Jetheads Review
When I am approached by someone or a company to review a travel item, I usually pass on the airline specific products. Simply put, our family mainly travels by car. Airline travel is rare. But, as they say, timing is everything. Travel with Me wanted...
VBS week
Today begins our church’s vacation Bible school week. It has a fine arts theme so last night at 10 p.m. I was making playdough in the mixer. (I only had to make 2 batches, other families are also making some.) Since it looks like we will have ...
Welcoming one more
I should be packing. But I’m having trouble concentrating. So instead, I write. Today we leave for another vacation at Lake Martin. I’ve mentioned before how marrying into a family with a lake house is a pretty sweet deal. While visiting...
George Watch is over! Curious George is here!
This past Saturday the countdown to Curious George at the Creative Discovery Museum finished and found our family eating breakfast on the museum plaza. It was a delightful pancake breakfast and made getting up early worth it. We went inside and stra...
Departure delayed by theft
We are happily safe and sound at home. We got home with enough time to let Fuller decompress and go to bed on time, which makes for a happier homecoming. But getting on the road was met with a small bump. We had packed our bags and brought them out t...
Coming up
Since I got the ok from the doctor to travel again, we finally told Fuller he would be traveling again to see Grandpa Albert and Grandma Linda. Fuller’s response was, “Mommy, I’m going to miss you when I go to Grandpa Albert’s...
No emergencies here
Damon and Fuller are at the Auburn game right now, while I relax at home. Since Damon and Fuller were only going to be gone one night and had no real chance to borrow a cell phone from Damon’s mom (no way to return it after the game), I sent m...
Treat and tired
Of course, on the picture heavy day of the year, I can’t get pictures to upload to Flickr. But you all already know what Fuller’s costume is, so just imagine that and lots of candy. Ever since Fuller first put on the amazing Captain Ameri...
Texas in the spring
I was really and truly excited about a month ago when I received tickets to Texas to visit my parents. Fuller was getting so excited to play with Grandpa Fred and go to the train museum near their apartment. Last week, my doctor told me, because of ...
Guys weekend
Fuller and Damon went to Lake Martin this weekend so Fuller could stretch his birthday a few more days and go see his first Auburn football game. According to Damon, the weekend was a great success. Fuller and I have many thank you notes to write (o...
It’s like a whole other country…
Image via WikipediaYippee! Last night my email spit forth an e-ticket confirmation to let me know Fuller and I are booked on a flight from Chattanooga all the way to Wichita Falls, Texas in November. I’m excited because we get to visit my pare...
Back to the place I belong
I have talked or IMed with Damon every day since I have been gone. I usually get to talk to Fuller, who startles me by sounding simultaneously grown up and unintelligible. The words I can understand on the phone are sweet and informative, and the one...
A is for Airplane
Dear Fuller, This morning you took me to the shuttle so I could go to the airport. You were very excited about me getting on an airplane, but I need to explain something. A few years ago your Cool Aunt Stina gave you a toy airplane with the UPS logo ...
“Get on an airplane and go bye”
Last night when we started Fuller’s bedtime routine, we reviewed what would happen today. “Fuller and Daddy drop Mommy off at the shuttle, you get on airplane and go bye.” “Yes, I get on an airplane and go bye.” Then F...
Auburn Raptor Center
Before we took our trip to Alabama, Damon saw the Auburn Raptor Center was now offering demonstrations of its rehabilitated raptors every Friday before a home game. He suggested that Grandma and I take Fuller to see the show on Friday, and I thought ...
How Hurricane Gustav Refugees Spend their Evacuation
Sunday morning our lazy Labor Day weekend was turned into a party/ family reunion when Damon’s sister and her family rolled in after a nine hour car trip escaping the New Orleans area. Fuller was thrilled to suddenly find himself surrounded by ...
