5 months later

5 months ago I adopted Renny because I had this perfect vision of Lyla having a playmate, a sister, a side-kick. I often wondered if I had made the right decision for Lyla...after all, there was blood shed, hissing, and much needed seperation of the two. I knew Renny was mine (and Ben's too), but today I realized Renny was now Lyla's playmate, sister, and side kick. Oh, I just love when a plan comes together!







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We Shoot the Hooch

"Shooting the Hooch," is what we say in Atlanta for tubing down the Chatahoochee River.  Ben and I have gone 3 times now this summer.  Once for 6 miles (it took 6 hours), once with Anne, Ben's sister,  for 3 miles (3 hours and see pic below), and once with our friends Kate and Mike for 3 miles, this past Saturday.  It is a wonderful way to see the beautiful side of Atlanta, peaceful and quiet.  We bought our rafts at the Bass Pro Shop.  We just load our cooler, blow up our rafts, and hop in! 

I'm listening to...

Taj Mahal's greatest hits today. It puts a pep in my step while doing Monday home "maintenance." It makes me think of my siblings. It makes me whistle.


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Bicycle Improvement

Ben gave me blue pedals as one of my birthday presents for my fixed gear bike. I think they look great with my pink chain. So fun to make personalized improvements!







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Cloth Napkins

I love to use them. They make even "frozen pizza night" special. I think I could make my own if I were to have a sewing machine, which, hopefully I will in near future.

It's the little things...


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New Purchase for Home & Tip

Acer Aspire One 10.1 

1. 
   
   I love it
2. It is FAST
3. Battery Life is Amazing
4. It is cute (and blue)
5. It fits in my purse!

I purchased at Office Depot.  The catch is this:  Target was having a major sale on this item (33% off) and was sold out.  Found out on a review of item that Office Depot will match competitors price on all items as long as there is a physical location of store having sale.  I went to Office Depot, pulled up sale on my iPhone, and was able to get at same sale price. 

Porch Garden Today

Wandering Jew (salvaged and rooted from this winter).


Wandering Jenny (my new fav to use for hanging baskets this year), last year's dusty miller and thyme, chives.


Sweet bell peppers.


Spearmint, lemon thyme, and aloe.


Delicious cherry tomatoes.


Strawberries



My advice - Water. Lots. Period.

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Blogpress iPhone application

I just downloaded the BlogPress iPhone application, for just $2.99, to help with "on the go" updates. "On the go" is usually my status as well as yourself, I'm sure.

Hopefully this application will allow me to make more frequent posts which will make my sister, Ellen, love me more than she already does (wink wink). I have received quite the wrath for not updating recently...don't mess with a 7 mth preggers in the dead heat of July. Kidding. I just like to reference her pregnancy as much as possible bc she is sooooo adorable right now with Foster Perry in her belly.

This is a test.


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2216 Middle Street

My old house on Sullivan's Island is now a gift shop. Oh the memories....

Festival Season in Atlanta

This past weekend was the annual Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park (my park because is less than 100 yards from my home) and 420 Fest at Candler Park (a park that is only a few miles away). 

Ben and I enjoyed each festival this weekend and it was a great way to spend time with friends/family, hear good music, and see the city in bloom.

Saturday morning I woke up early and worked out in Piedmont Park (I was so early the vendors had not even shown up at their tents - shocking, I know). 

Ben's parents stopped by to say hello and visit for a bit on their way out of the park.  So nice to see them so often!

Later that afternoon, we mosied over to my friend Kayte and Ben's home, they live at the end of my block, on the park,  for a cook out with friends to celebrate Dogwood (this is their 2nd festival gathering...I think it is a tradition now!)

Good times on their rooftop...you can see my building directly in the center of photo. 

Ben and our friends Joe and Matt:

Kayte and I:

Later that evening Ben and I ventured over to Candler Park to hear Dirty Dozen Brass Band at the 420 Fest.  It was so much fun to run into my old friends from Sullivan's Island, Katherine and Peanut (Mark),  who have just recently moved back to Atlanta.

While this is less than a decent photo of Peanut, I must still include...sorry, Peanut:

Good times in Atlanta and Happy Festival Season!

Eggs with History and Precision

These are the mugs I used as a child to dye my eggs. My dye is just as perfect as my Daddy's.  The water temperature is just hot enough, my drops of  food coloring are precise (especially for the purple and orange), and the white wine vinegar...well, as a Walker, you just know the perfect amount.

As my Mama reads this...she will think to herself or call me and say, "Martha Jane, this just makes me think of you!  Your favorite color and such a pretty Robin Egg Blue." 

If you know Jan - you can hear it too. - and she is right;  My favorite color and the perfect Robin Egg Blue

 WOW!

Eggs with History and Precision

Earth Day 2010

Earth Day:  Thursday, April 22

1 DEAL and 1 COMPLAINT

DEAL:

Home Depot is having a "buy one get one free" sale on their vegetables and herbs!   Get yourself a deal and PLANT!

COMPLAINT:

Recycling is a must.  If you do not - feel ashamed - period. While I commend those who recycle, FOLLOW THE RULES!  Please STOP placing plastic bags in the recycling bins!!!