tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43925558902019239852012-02-17T22:25:15.251-05:00Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-63301796976891553532010-02-15T22:43:00.003-05:002010-02-16T06:55:46.971-05:00

We all have secrets (don't try to deny it) Some keep secrets about what they ate that day (yes, I had popcorn tonight), sometimes it is a crush, at times you may keep secrets about a way you are feeling. Regardless of the secret it is typically kept a secret for one main reason and that is...fear of judgement. We all have passed judgement on someone else and we have all had judgements made on

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Okay, I've been a little pre-occupied with some other things in life....facebook, work, family, and everything in between too!I found the perfect way to get back into things with a Holiday all of its own...January 19th is National Popcorn Day!!!My favorite treat! With this time of year being focused on eating healthy and having snacks available so your body does not go into starvation try a light

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-67198509304392843152009-11-17T19:23:00.004-05:002009-11-17T19:38:27.429-05:00

(I just had to document it)Here is the order of events that lead up to the News....Monday afternoon: My phone rings while I am in a meeting with a coleague and I let it ring, seeing later that it is a missed call from my sister. Monday early evening: Email sent to Mom about something over the holiday weekend. Found out that there is a possibility of sister coming to town.Monday evening: While

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-82678985834026578292009-10-02T07:44:00.004-04:002009-10-02T08:03:56.248-04:00

Fall is here! In the last week the southern states have had some beautiful weather (hey, we deserve it!)Tuesday night the entire family went to a high school stadium to watch many Bands play including Elijah's band, sitting on the bleachers with the bright lights overhead in the cool weather was just wonderful and it is what fall is to be all about.Wednesday night Elijah's middle school had a

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The saying 'Be Careful what you wish for' rings so true for Georgia. It wasn't too long ago that our Govener prayed in public for rain during a serious drought just last year. He along with many others got their prayers answered, the only problem is that they were not specific and caused flooding in many areas, some deaths, and a lot of damage! Including the above picture which is one of our

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The No So Fabulous part of being back to school is the illness's that run ramped through the hallways. The most recent that is spreading through the middle school and the elementary school is the H1N1 (yup, the swine flu).Only a few short weeks back and Emma has caught it and fortunately we caught it early yesterday and have limited her exposure to others (except those in the household) After

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Elijah breaks away from video games every so often to practice his Alto Saxophone, however practice really picks up when back to school or just before a concert!

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Tracey had stopped at a local sunflower field to pick some of my favorite flowers for me (they had a sign that you could pick them free) While they were on display in a beautiful glass vase that has sunflowers engraved in it (Thanks A. Carolyn!) I noticed a new houseguest enjoying them too!

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Emma went for her Orange Belt this summer! She had to break through two boards, do kicks, know some Korean words and spar with another classmate.

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School started back today! After what feels like a very short summer the kids got on the big cheese this morning...the first one at 7:40am although we were told to be out at 7:15am. This afternoon the buses were 30 minutes late to pick up the elementary kids which meant that they didn't get home until an hour and a half after school officially ended. Parents who sent kids off for the first time

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-91906493722454123522009-07-26T00:14:00.002-04:002009-07-26T00:16:41.861-04:00

I think I have writers block (until this point) I obviously get online and check everyone else's blogs and each time I sign on I see the last time I had a post! Yikes! Has it really been that long? I feel as though my blogging community has been neglected....I apologize for leaving you out of my life and vow to do better and maybe a little catching up too. Be on the look out for some new posts!

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The passport finally arrived and bags are pretty much packed, camera charging, german phrases on the Ipod. Tomorrow Elijah and his Grossmutti leave for Germany!

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Did you know?*Each year Americans munch on 1,124,000 pounds of popcorn.*People eat the most popcorn at home (you would think the movies)*US Popcorn is exported to over 90 countries.http://www.popcornfestival.com/For those who would love to go to a Popcorn Festival see the link above to the Ohio Popcorn Festival!

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Schools Out! We are nearing the end of yet another school year. I have been looking forward to the end maybe as much as the kids. I won't have to worry about getting up to make sure they are on time to the bus and that they have a packed lunch (even though Abe usually packs the lunches), I won't have to be the nagging 'Is your homework done?' voice that echoes from the moment I walk through the

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It is time for extreme measures...Lice has resurfaced with both kids now! I don't know if I should cry, scream, or I can picture myself running while yelling and crying straight out the front door!We found the little buggers on Emma's hair again last week and after visiting the doctor and spending $60 (co-pay!) on what smelled like paint thinner we thought we had it and this would be the end.

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Okay, I realize my last post was about procrastination and it also stated in the post that I am a complete hypocrite about it.Now with that out of the way....We are down to the last three weeks of school, one might think it is a time of relaxing a bit, staying out late and playing in the yard or riding a bike up and down the street, BUT for some reason this is school crunch time, tea parties for

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Sometimes I procrastinate...So who does it really affect other than myself right?I tend to think that I work best under pressure with the thought of a looming deadline approaching. Some others think (or at least convince themselves) that they do their best work at the last minute.I think I tend to forget (its true...I am getting older) and then once I realize that my elderly brain had a lapse

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Pets are such a great part of our lives (if you are a pet person) They greet us, they cuddle and snuggle, they can sense when we are down too. It is no wonder how people can become so obsessed with their pets and become attached so quickly, they are an extension of our family. Some cats can sense cancer in patients, some elderly care facilities have pets because of the companionship they

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Emma had her first Tae-Kwon-Do testing! This moves her up a belt to a yellow belt. She had to show what she has learned in front of Master Chang, this included punches, kicks, korean language, and breaking a board! Elijah seemed to be proud to watch his sister - especially breaking the board. Here are some videos of the day. By the way Abe tried to break the same board that Emma broke and ended

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Those famous words echoed through my ears from my daughter on Sunday. A burst of energy went through us and we decided to go out somewhere to walk, why not go to walk around the lake park? As we entered there was a sign that said no pets and we had both dogs, Emma begged for us to go somewhere else because she didn't want to break the rules. As we went through the gate (where no one was standing)

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-10645552831552225882009-03-12T22:09:00.002-04:002009-03-12T22:21:44.594-04:00

Over the last few days I have learned more about lice than I have ever wanted to. The other night I noticed something crawling in Emmas hair, upon pulling the little bug out and sticking it onto scotch tape I found a matching picture of the bug online and sure enough its lice! While lice used to be associated with dirty living conditions now lice run through elementary schools constantly. I

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-64906451674881085542009-02-28T19:31:00.002-05:002009-02-28T19:42:26.380-05:00

Motherhood is quite rewarding most of the time. As a mother you tend to get the same school projects each year. This morning as I was reaching for a shirt I knocked off one of my daughters gifts to me...no worries just a laminated booklet from a couple years ago. I had to read it right then and it really started my day off right with all the positive comments! Now she is continuing to go through

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Hiiiyah!Emma got a two week course of Tae-Kwon-Do from her Mutti and Opa. She started this week and at first introduction received her comfy looking outfit which they wrote her name on. Once over her nerves she was kicking and punching (as requested by the teacher) and they want you to make noises when you punch or kick...and lots of bowing. The positive reinforcement that they do is amazing and

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Mutter und Vater dafur Benjamin Arrived on Friday for a Baby Shower weekend!Dad to be surprised Mom to be by arriving into Atlanta and showing up at the doorstep. First order of business was to get the Mom to be some good Mexican food (they don't have as many choices in Germany).Then along with Ferhat we all enjoyed an evening of karaoke and dancing at home!

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NOLA!I had a quick conference in New Orleans two weeks ago, with this I got to see tons of Marriott people. No awards this go 'round but if I can control my environment this year I feel pretty confident that I can have a winning hotel next year.I have highlighted some pictures of the trip...like the alligator with the peepee rag held in just the right spot to avoid a disaster!

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Hola! I reached my limit for radio commercials and could not find any music on my way home. My Ipod music choices got a bit boring for me and as I was searching for any kind of music in traffic I came across one of the Atlanta hispanic stations. I stayed tuned in and listened to those commercials (catching every fifth word) this was fun, like putting the pieces together in the game clue. Then

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Oh the weather outside is frightful but....can be so much fun!

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I am not all here! I am in vacation mode right now. My brain has officially quit working as it would normally and my body does not want to wake up in the morning. I can't focus on regular tasks any longer. I am happy that the remainder of this week is fairly easy as far as using my brain goes. A little work still next week but then we go out to hit the slopes out west!

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A Hiking we will go....I had every intention this morning of taking a nice mid morning hike. Warm jackets on, comfy shoes, and kids and dogs in the car we arrived at our local mountain and noticed signs everywhere that stated 'No Dogs in Park' OOPS! So back home we went and would try again without dogs and now only Emma, Nisha, and myself. Went up Sawnee Mountain to see the Indian Seats...Nisha

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What's in a name? I have many things to think of on a daily basis but right now the only thing I can think of is what will my new niece/nephew (you're welcome Abe!) call me? I know others might have some choice words for me but here are some otions for the little one that is to be arriving in April...-Tante Brooke (German for aunt-my sister uses this)-Auntie Brooke-Aunt B-Aunt Brooke-Tia Brooke (

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Having the day off means a lot of things like sleeping in, staying in my pajamas, drinking a cup of coffee while actually sitting down, and the best is catching up on my Tivo'd (I don't know if that is a word) shows! Of course with every day off also means chores, lists of things to do, and today having the kids do chores since they are home too! Emma was having to clean her room, and clean up

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My annual Company Retreat came and went. These Retreats are intended to build culture, team work, camaraderie, and to re-energize. The locations in the past have been kept a secret however, this year we were given advance notice of our spot which I was pleased to find out was Destin, FL! We left Atlanta at 6am on Wednesday and Returned around 8pm on Friday night. While I would much rather be with

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(the picture is from at the top looking at downtown Atlanta) Atlanta has lots of beautiful qualities which is why I believe it attracts so many to live here. One local attraction is Kennesaw Mountain, which is a Civil War Battle Field (cannons and all) From the top of it you can see Downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain, and surrounding areas. You can walk up, hike up or drive up which I chose the

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What a HOT one!Chris came by on Halloween night in his finest costume...it looked all too natural for him....he was a freakishly tall amazon woman (Do they sell that costume at Party City?) With some lip gloss touch ups and hair glitter he was out the door for a fun filled evening!

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There is always a first at something. This Halloween was the first where I didn't have Elijah with me trick or treating, he went straight from school over to his friends where he would trick or treat and spend the night and I would like to add that he got the GOOD candy!Emma was at home with us and had her friend Jackie over, the girls walked the neighborhood with me, they were running up to the

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Where did I lose sight of the importance of my blogging? I get home tired, beat up from guests and corporate office, and just think I don't have time...to be honest I miss it - I of course still was reading everyones!the next few blogs will be updates on what have been happening....

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Rubbing Elbows with famous people is not usually a perk at my hotel but this past Friday I got to say that I did with the group 38 Special. Okay, so I admit to not knowing who they are just by their name but I of course googled them and heard their music and know who they are now! They came in early Friday as they drove all night from Kentucky and were playing Friday night at our local club (

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Success is bound to happen after lots of failure. I figured since this was my last ditch effort to lose these nagging pounds that I should be able to succeed. With the easy to use system of Weight Watchers (the fact that I can still have foods that I really enjoy) I think I have found my way for life (or at least till I can fit into something tiny) My fearless partner is my mom who comes to

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1948 - This was a good year!Both Mommie and Daddy turned 60 this year! We celebrated by trying to bring them back to their earlier years and tried to knock off the ZERO and celebrate a 6 year old Birthday...see photos for details!http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=862301222825967645/l=426534585/g=107894597/cobrandOid=1000001/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

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This weekend I will be putting on my finest attire, doing my hair, classy makeup, and getting prepared for my hot date!Date night on Saturday night includes going to downtown Atlanta, dining, and watching Les Miserables at the famous Fox Theatre!My darling husband is my date and purchased the tickets for my birthday for a show that I have been wanting to see.Want to see what its about ??? Click

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We are running low, on gas that is! Atlanta is in a major crisis right now with not gas prices but just being able to find gas!Fox 5 stated: Gas stations in Metro Atlanta were running low on gas in the pumps Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 after Hurricane Ike pounded the refinery rich regions of Texas and Louisiana, threatening to shut down the nation's vast energy complex in the Gulf of Mexico for

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Our community was holding its annual neighborhood garage sale today so we took advantage of it and walked up and down the streets. It is always so fun to see what people put out and of course what they price. Emma has figured out the negotiating part of it and really who says no to a little child who is wanting two things for the price of one? We got a couple dvd's, a black and white table

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http://www.forsythnews.com/news/article/491/This is the kind of day when you wish you stayed in bed and locked the doors...It started with a morning phone call at 7:00 am from Abraham he stated that his car had been broken into while he was cleaning the restaurant. His drivers side window had been shattered to pieces with his cd's, oakley sunglasses, ipod, wallet (I know) they took cash out of

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Okay, so I've been a little slack on the blogging.....sorry!I have been a slightly busy with back to school, work, vacation, and everything in between. Thanks for still checking on me :)See the new postings below.

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Abraham celebrated his birthday in the Nati this year. Katie prepared a dinner of Montgomery Inn pulled pork and homemade Macaroni and Cheese and she even made an Ice Cream Cake for him! The Wackler's gave him four tickets to the Newport Aquarium as a present...what a great treat!(Thank you to our wonderful hosts, Katie, Andy and Sydney for putting up with us. We miss you all!)

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If you lose a limb, toe, entire foot or have a bed sores you go to have it treated at a wound clinic. While Abe is looking quite handsome in his scrubs, he is working in the office area and sanitizing equipment. I think he is enjoying this new career field and gets to see lots of interesting wounds and is learning lots from the doctor about the medical field.

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The entire family took a trip to visit The Wacklers (Aunt Katie, Andy, and Sydney) they graciously let us stay with them and use their house as a home base. Our hosts kept us fed and entertained us as well. While in Cincinnati we went to Kings Island, a amusement park where I spent many summers with Katie riding thrill rides. We drove by the old neighborhood and saw my old house on Harbortown

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Rita is so confused...why is one of her potty pads on the ceiling? Emma was standing over by our television and said 'it is raining inside!' We thought that she was being weird (like normal) and I just for fun went over to where she was and sure enough it was raining inside. Our ceiling had a stain from a previous storm and every storm since has been getting closer and closer to us and it finally

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Yes, I am honored to be asked to "support" my sister, Leigh as a bridesmaid in her upcoming wedding! I loved the bra idea that can sit in my lingerie drawer as a sachet (it is sachet with scented beads in the cup area) I am excited that the wedding plans are in full swing! Can't wait to start my duties as a bridesmaid...Love you Leigh!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-62210363210074877962008-07-14T20:58:00.003-04:002008-07-14T22:45:49.689-04:00

Our Family has grown...We are not planning on more kids but somehow we have grown our family with Animals! We currently have two hamsters that joined the family at the beginning of June (right before the kids trip to Idaho - poor planning) Coco and Fluff are teddy bear hamsters. These two were added to our two dogs and beta fish. The fun doesn't stop there...Abe's parents are housing (b/c it is

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-36943665583164477462008-07-11T23:14:00.002-04:002008-07-11T23:27:11.191-04:00

Fergie sings about it....and I am the shining example of being clumsy. I have had many embarrassing moments in front of complete strangers and many in front of friends and family (they're just used to it) Just a couple days ago I had yet again another moment when I would love to crawl under a rock!I was at work (yeah, that's a bad start) I was wearing a pair of shoes that I always wear and

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-70813369899228760152008-07-08T22:01:00.002-04:002008-07-08T22:20:23.598-04:00

My drivers license says that I am 5'2" - it also says my weight is a little lower than what is actually is. Anyways my twelve year old son is almost as tall as I am! First of all its tough to believe that I have a twelve year old on some days and now to have one that is almost the same height!!!five feet two inches = 1.5748 meters62 inches in 5 feet 2 inches.For one ride at Kings Island - HEIGHT

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-70077717452945868022008-07-07T22:03:00.005-04:002008-07-07T22:07:50.153-04:00

I had to do it...I created another blog!Does the World have a Customer Service Department?akaBitching about the Worldhttp://bitchingabouttheworld.blogspot.com/This new blog has a different tone and is not so politically correct....enjoy!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-11600631964850238492008-07-06T09:00:00.003-04:002008-12-12T17:47:09.957-05:00

Elijah & Emma returned after another 'Griswald style' vacation out west. The dogs are very excited that they returned (Broozer gets to sleep in a bed again) and all the attention they get constantly. Abe and I have already noticed that they seem well behaved and are getting along more - Perhaps a few weeks at Mutti boot camp? The kids are immediately back into old habits like Elijah playing Halo

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-56294787585559415722008-07-05T11:01:00.002-04:002008-07-05T11:05:11.740-04:00

Yes this is for you Katie!Happy Birthday to you! I hope you enjoy your special day...Remember only one year till the big 30!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-47444252864549183132008-07-04T09:45:00.003-04:002008-07-04T09:48:54.674-04:00

Birthday Girl - My Mommie is 60 today!!!I just got off the phone with my mom who is on the road today (which I think is planned) so she is not really celebrating her birthday!I hope it is a relaxing day for you Mom!Love you!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-90123905886162044362008-07-04T09:10:00.002-04:002008-07-04T09:13:40.788-04:00

Whoo-hoo! Leigh did it! She has made the switch over to the Blogspot Community blogging.http://abenteuerdeutschland.blogspot.com/Please check out her blog as she is having a new perspective on a lot of things over in Germany.

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-54623819855215172352008-06-28T20:36:00.003-04:002008-06-28T20:43:55.892-04:00

So I had a friendly suggestion (out of concern) for my lovely sister. Leigh moved to Germany in September 2007 to move alongside of her fiance Rene. This was and is a HUGE stage in her life in which she is blogging about so my concern begins....I love this blogging community that we have going on and I really want her to be part of OUR community. Leigh is currently blogging through AOL but it

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-50158404550589803272008-06-26T07:29:00.002-04:002008-06-26T07:37:57.730-04:00

People say that the south moves slower, talks slower, and just about everything is slower. I am now beginning to understand that it is not the South in general because Atlanta moves pretty quick on a daily basis it is however these smaller towns in the South that move slower. Last night a group of five went out to dinner at a chain restaurant (how bad can it be? it's a chain right?) expecting a

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-77549344378472753802008-06-24T07:41:00.002-04:002008-06-24T07:51:42.877-04:00

I just woke up and am in a little pain. Yesterday consisted of driving three hours south of Atlanta to a town called Albany, GA (pronounced Albenny) upon arrival and after lunch the abuse began....we are assisting a hotel in its pre-opening stages which for those who are not familiar with that here you go...-Cutting plastic wrapping off every single mattress and box springs in the 70 rooms (most

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-61554388081778238692008-06-22T11:56:00.003-04:002008-06-22T12:01:45.084-04:00

It happens every so often (like an eclipse) Abe will be a bachelor for a week! I will be in Albany, GA starting tomorrow to assist in opening a new hotel and the children are out west!So this means that Abe will be all alone (well, almost with Broozer, Rita, Coco, Fluff and Rainbow - all pets!) I am sure there will be a lot of Television, Wii, YMCA visits, and I might lose a couple pairs of shoes

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-83911434477041150842008-06-16T20:32:00.002-04:002008-06-16T20:52:22.383-04:00

OMG! I just got tagged!!! I have to answer the below questions and then tag someone else??? I think :)The pressure...Here are my answers:1. What were you doing 10 years ago?First of all time has flown by, does that mean that I am old???Let's see Elijah was 2. Abe, Elijah and I were in our very own first apartment (I am pretty sure we were looking at houses b/c I don't do well in multi-family

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-26093904391618775272008-06-13T14:32:00.001-04:002008-06-13T15:52:54.691-04:00

Abe and I are officially kidless since Tuesday night. Elijah and Emma have both gone across country with family. Elijah is traveling with his Onkel Earth (Robert) and they are staying in campgrounds and stopping for sites really quickly. Emma on the other hand is traveling with her Mutti and Opa (Grandparents) staying at hotels and swimming in the pools and going at a slower pace. We continue

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-83879531786005445212008-06-09T22:13:00.005-04:002008-12-12T17:47:10.546-05:00

I am extremely amazed at the ability to reconnect with someone. Yes, the internet is a powerful tool but only if you know which avenues to use to reach a goal. There is the typical Google search then there is classmates.com and myspace.com and facebook.com. I am sure there are more out there but in recently looking into these avenues I have gotten back in touch with two friends from years ago.

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-22576204910410931722008-05-27T21:30:00.002-04:002008-05-27T21:35:25.643-04:00

Tis the time of the year when all the kids are looking forward to a very long break.....the parents are wishing two things:1. Why can't we get the year round school started in this county?2. Why can't I have an entire summer off too?I hope everyone enjoys their summer break!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-80454390488582171222008-05-03T21:23:00.002-04:002008-05-03T21:37:10.288-04:00

Okay, Hilary and I went and saw Baby Mama on Friday night! This movie is very funny and has an awesome cast with lots of the Saturday Night Live crew. In the movie are a ton of great 'one-liners' like-I'm sorry I farted in your purse-Your stupid space car won't keeps locking me in-I need some olive oil - Can we just use Pam Cooking Spray?-I'm manorexic-My avatar's dressed like a hooker-If you

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-39400126362648920332008-05-03T21:04:00.007-04:002008-12-12T17:47:12.313-05:00

Spring Break came around quickly this year! We packed up and headed East to South Carolina....the weather was beautiful! We got into town and settled in to the Marriott and look at that sunset!Charleston was so pretty almost everywhere - marinas, beaches close-by, homes, even the stadium for the Riverdogs was nice. I enjoyed Pralines - probably a pound total! We went to the market and walked by

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-39776719986065112182008-04-21T06:56:00.003-04:002008-04-21T06:58:30.684-04:00

I know! Where have I been??? Why aren't there new posts?Well, would you believe computer problems? I don't think the dog ate my homework thing works anymore. BUT the computer is having issues does.Did I mention the problems it is having is because of me???Stay tuned for updates - massive updates!Love to all

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-79083084220002179702008-04-06T20:36:00.002-04:002008-04-07T08:03:43.736-04:00

http://www.babymamamaker.com/From the Master Mind of Tina Fey (Mean girls) comes a new movie that I must go see...Baby Mama with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey...looks hilarious!go to the address above and make your own Baby...its funny

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-3618666802098725172008-04-06T08:50:00.002-04:002008-04-06T08:58:51.788-04:00

A friend at work has turned me onto Computer Games (yes, I know...go ahead and say it)These games are Mystery games with hidden items, puzzles, and riddles! It is addictive that once you start you can't stop playing - even past my typical 9pm bedtime! The ones that I have been playing are purchased from Best Buy and are the Big Fish brand and some are really scary :)Thanks Christina for the new

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-80281180274475720282008-04-02T19:56:00.002-04:002008-04-02T20:00:52.745-04:00

I would like to give a "shout out" to the queen of blogging....Sassy Sydney!!! This infant has changed the communication that we have known in the past. Sydney has taken this tool and inspired one person to inspire another and the story continues. Sydney is constantly updating her blog with never a dull moment. Those of us who are somewhat newer are trying to keep up! Here's to Sydney! (

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-34320140957434187132008-03-28T18:56:00.001-04:002008-03-28T18:57:16.980-04:00

Trying to be young and hip and create a My Space page!!!It is not working out so good...perhaps a sign???

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-53850224425426748182008-03-26T22:24:00.001-04:002008-03-27T06:50:37.811-04:00

What "Happy Bunny" phrase are you? you suck and that's sad You are a very compassionate and sympathetic person. You use your divine sense of humor to cheer up a situation. Click Here to Take This QuizBrought to you by YouThink.com quizzes and personality tests.

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-74487296318919537492008-03-23T16:32:00.006-04:002008-12-12T17:47:12.827-05:00

Easter is here! Saturday we kicked off Springs Arrival and the Easter Weekend with a Good 'Ol Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt. Emma was just barely young enough to participate (Elijah helped her along) They set the kids free and it was a mad dash with Elijah and Emma running through the field picking up eggs. After the basket was full and the eggs had all been found we started back towards the stage

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-44728348165333248272008-03-21T11:51:00.000-04:002008-03-21T11:52:24.530-04:00

Look How many Verses there are!!!Lyrics to Jesus Loves Me: Jesus loves me! this I know,For the Bible tells me so.Little ones to Him belong;they are weak but He is strong.Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!The Bible tells me so.Jesus loves me! loves me still,'tho I'm very weak and ill,that I might from sin be free,bled and died upon the tree.Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-61842285270685290602008-03-20T23:10:00.003-04:002008-03-20T23:15:57.819-04:00

No one is safe! This evening the kids and I met up with Hilary and Kym to look at Easter outfits. In the dressing room Hilary asked my opinion and I said what I thought....Hilary did not like this (she asked me!) so while sulking through Kohl's Emma called out nice and loud that Hilary was being a party pooper! Good thing I am a VIP at Kohl's otherwise we would have been kicked out :) After all

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-33449162842930385362008-03-19T07:24:00.004-04:002008-03-19T07:54:28.584-04:00

Monday Abe was not feeling so hot so I did what I could before I went on to work....of course throughout the day my throat started feeling weird and by the time I got home it really hurt! Needless to say I am now not feeling so good...I have stayed home from work and caught up on some sleep and even watched Schindler's List (all 3+ hours of it) my body aches...especially my neck and my throat is

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-19588454221743847952008-03-12T19:53:00.002-04:002008-03-12T20:03:41.819-04:00

Typically before vacation or prior to quiting a job you don't want to actually do anything. My departure from the Alpharetta Hotel is rapidly approaching and with Spring in the air I don't want to do a darn thing...I want to leave early and when at the hotel I don't want to actually do anything! Time to use some vacation days!!!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-30145636637443248712008-03-11T18:39:00.002-04:002008-03-11T18:49:07.401-04:00

I was approached last Thursday about an opportunity to be the General Manager at the TownePlace Suites in Kennesaw, GA. This property is very simular to the property I am currently at however, they are a training hotel for Marriott TownePlace Suites General Managers across the USA. This will hopefully give me the opportunity to assist in training and make our brand a better place (had to get a

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-52626528767422621652008-03-09T10:36:00.004-04:002008-12-12T17:47:13.194-05:00

Every Sunday Morning Abe and I make some extra money by cleaning a restaurant. This morning I started with the sweeping the dining area, then I moved onto cleaning the bathrooms and in the mens room behind the regular toilet was someones underwear (I believe mens briefs or boxer briefs). So I went to Abe and asked why would a man ditch his underwear and leave behind the toilet. This restaurant

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-51419458172703292082008-03-05T19:55:00.002-05:002008-03-05T20:04:54.845-05:00

Working in the hotel business you realize that people are having their luggage lost all the time. I have not personally experienced this wonderful feeling but have been on the receiving end when people show up at the hotel after a long day of traveling and they are angry!!! What are these airlines doing (or not doing)??? How are bags misplaced constantly with no compensation to their customers..

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-76407819815347258842008-03-03T06:49:00.003-05:002008-12-12T17:47:13.474-05:00

We were on our way back from cheering on Marathon runners with a quick stop at the Grocery Store when Emma randomly says 'When Broozer and Rita die, Can we stuff them?' Completely serious in her thought she continues with 'I think we should stuff Buddy, everybody loves Buddy' Where did this come from? Nothing we had even done that day had anything to do with dogs.

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-57976219977956329972008-03-01T09:40:00.002-05:002008-03-01T09:47:56.507-05:00

I should have been a dwarf...oh wait I mean one of the seven dwarfs...SLEEPY!I have this automatic clock that shuts down at 9:30p almost every night. I couldn't stay up for Napoleon Dynamite last night (Of course this movie is not that funny to me) Grumpy (I mean Abe) thinks that I am just old and I think it is because we are waking up at 5:45am six days out of the week! Doc (the other dwarf)

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-68872089456242810022008-02-27T12:05:00.003-05:002008-02-27T12:09:07.055-05:00

Back at it...for a bitYes, I am back at exercising at the YMCA. I went again last night (this time with Hil as my guest) I continue to be fine with the exercising part it is the getting there part that makes it such a pain. Hilary continued to show off wanting to stay longer until I had finally had it...doesn't she know I am in bed by 9:30pm every night???

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-91095592925459352492008-02-25T07:05:00.002-05:002008-02-25T07:11:21.822-05:00

A little over a week ago we hired a new associate at the hotel. The new associates name is Sushi. Sushi is a beautiful Beta fish. Sushi passed away on Saturday evening around 10pm. I received a phone call from Hilary that Sushi is no longer with us. Kym sent over a text message saying that he passed. The family had a service yesterday and the viewing will be today around 1:30pm. Hilary

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-59098784489401998402008-02-18T18:08:00.005-05:002008-12-12T17:47:13.701-05:00

This past week my sister Leigh has been visiting from Dusseldorf. This was a last minute trip before she becomes tied to her new job that she starts on Tuesday.We tried to keep this a secret from the kids using clues to keep Emma on her best behavior (it kinda worked)Friday Leigh came down to meet me at the hotel, she was decked out in her Dusseldorf type style and we were ready for some lunch

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-74899232726223220112008-02-12T07:13:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:13.890-05:00

Back in Harbortown days Katie and I would play school in my basement. We would have role call to ensure all our students had made it to school. We would grade the papers and write on our chalk boards while teaching our students (who had real old school desks) Of course Katie and I would fight about who was teaching what and when because that's what we did. So Imagine my surprise to

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-79160356790193240652008-02-10T17:52:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:17.118-05:00

The dream house is for sale! Mommie and Daddy are planning their move to Chattanooga, TN. They are leaving behind the last remaining family in Georgia - US. Although I think they are putting some offers on the table for us to move up there as well - let's see what the offers are.On Saturday we spent the day cleaning up the front to create curb appeal. Okay, well I apparently I was not doing

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-14408713784873464562008-02-05T19:58:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:18.456-05:00

Getting ready for the "dog party" Mutti and Opa relax while watching the Dog showYes, they are trick candles always fun for everyone elsePart of the fashion show Hold the pose

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-702727486994244792008-02-01T06:54:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:18.647-05:00

I like most women can't find the ideal place to hold their cell phone so it typically ends up somewhere in my purse. I won't clip a cell phone onto my pants making them droop down on one side. I came up with an idea! Like lanyards for keys whynot make a necklace for cell phones?Thus became the very stylish cell phone beaded necklace! I enlisted the help of Hilary to help create this new invention

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-23681715017211365932008-01-31T07:03:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:19.075-05:00

Broozer is our oldest dog. He is almost 5 years old (35 years old in dog years) Broozer sleeps in Emma's bed and has for years. He is very protective of her and keeps watch of the entire house at night. Recently, on a trip to the vet Abe asked about Broozer being so hyper (like they were not already witnessing it first hand by the urine on the floor excessive panting, and shrill barking) they

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-49714305764438080342008-01-26T10:13:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:19.280-05:00

There are many stores out there that try to make money on the Popcorn Addicts of the world. I was told there was a magical place that could make my dreams come true! Popcornopolis!http://www.popcornopolis.com/?source=SASLook at the magic!

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-4330660942283515302008-01-24T06:52:00.000-05:002008-01-24T07:06:05.732-05:00

When you live in Atlanta there is one thing you have to deal with on almost a daily basis...TRAFFIC! We all know it sucks we all know that is a 24 hour nightmare in Atlanta and yet we all still live here - people are even moving here by choice! There is no way to determine what is a good time to be on the roads it is very random. Last night I left work kinda late and thought that I would be in

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-84330675176788083262008-01-23T06:51:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:47:19.465-05:00

Elijah is our sweet, kind, thoughtful child. He loves lizards, geckos, and anything else that is scaley and possibly slimey. Elijah started middle school back in August and has been doing well. He has joined band and originally played the clarinet but since moved on to the saxophone! He saves his money (makes Tante so proud) he occasionally buys things that he thoughtfully picks out for people (

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-68848135990998628382008-01-22T07:05:00.000-05:002008-01-22T07:10:33.066-05:00

Okay, I do realize that we are almost finishing January and most people have already broken their resolution however, I am just starting mine! My staff (those who wanted to participate) and I are on a goal to lower our B.M.I. (body mass index) which is accomplished by losing weight or growing taller and I don't think my height is changing anytime soon! Most members of my staff have about 5-6 BMI

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-15566844745134234472008-01-15T07:00:00.000-05:002008-01-15T07:05:41.885-05:00

On a recent trip to Anaheim, CA for a General Manager's conference I was able to experience Disneyland!!! I felt like a little kid first we rode the Himalayas (bobsled ride) then got a stick of cotton candy and ate that while on 'Its a Small World', We rode the Buzz Lightyear ride (Galactic something) and then the simulation Star Wars ride, then on to Space Mountain which was a ultimate first for

Popcorn Addictnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392555890201923985.post-1431839970800823502008-01-13T17:29:00.000-05:002008-01-13T18:01:51.091-05:00

So a few years back Leigh and I realized we share one thing in common (besides our parents) we both have a rare talent! These small white/cream colored balls-almost perfectly shaped come up through our throat and magically appear in our mouth. We call them Owl Pellets which is what an owl has after eating a field mouse or a small rodents with bones (the owls includes hair and bones)Classrooms use

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