tennis courts

So, our tennis team normally plays on Saturdays at 1pm.  Last weekend, we were rained out and had to reschedule. [click to continue…]

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To Save A Life movie about teen suicide

I remember how hard it was being a teen when I was growing up and admit I once considered suicide. I didn’t attempt it, but I certainly considered the various ways to make it happen in my head.  [click to continue…]

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Memphis musical

One of my favorite parts about living in Atlanta is the Fox Theatre and the chance to catch amazing performances all year.

Next week I’m going to see the Tony Award Winning musical Memphis and I’m bringing my oldest child, my 17 year old son. [click to continue…]

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Our Trip to Tallahassee–a Little of Everything

by Desiree on January 23, 2012

Tallahassee feels a whole lot like Washington DC when it comes to museums for your family…they’re everywhere you look and each of them is interesting. [click to continue…]

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I grew up in South Florida, just an hour and a half from Disneyworld, and my parents took us to Disney a lot in our search for family fun.  That was back in the day when you bought E-tickets for each ride, so my parents would give us a handful and send us off to have fun for the day. [click to continue…]

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Working through the Darkness–Finding the Light #WordlessWednesday

January 18, 2012

Without getting into details, I’ve had a tough week.  I’m emotionally drained.  I feel like I’m a bit like the photo above–walking through the darkness, trying to find my way to the light, hopefully sooner rather than later.

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Atlanta Mom Makes it to Broadway with StinkyKids Series

January 15, 2012

An Atlanta mom is making it big on Broadway—as the creator of the book series, Stinky Kids, that has been turned into a musical!  Britt Menzies started this concept as a labor of love to her child who wanted her to sketch a picture to hang in her room. 

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LEGOLAND Tickets Available Now at Special Rate

January 15, 2012

Families waiting for LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta to open in March can go ahead and get tickets now.  The PR company for the attraction tells me it’s looking like it’s going to be a really popular attraction based on ticket sales so far, and asks that you be patient when placing orders over the next few days.

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Haiti: Two Years Since the Tragedy and the “Heart of Haiti”

January 13, 2012

You’re sitting there, reading this blog, having a good day or bad, but odds are you are in no way prepared for your world to crumble around you, to lose your home, your priceless mementos, your precious loved ones.  Everything.

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What’s the Big Deal with Tim Tebow?

January 11, 2012

What’s the big deal with Tim Tebow?  I’ll tell you what.  He’s got it all.  He’s a good guy.  He has talent.  And what he doesn’t have in talent he makes up for in attitude.  He loves a challenge and hearing he “can’t” only inspires him more. He’s the definition of fortitude.

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