A place to call home: Georgia on my mind

Georgia- you've been on my mind...  it's time I scan the pics and share a little glimpse of 

our Southern Living Life

In the early 70s, Richard would complete his academic studies at the University of AZ- and it would be time for him to put that hard earned degree to use

He was offered and accepted a position with the University of Georgia-Athens

doing what- well, we were kids and didn't really pay that close attention..

but he'd spend his work days at the newly constructed Aderhold Hall

- home to the college of Education

We'd start to say "Go Dawgs" and learn new lyrics to 

The Battle Hymn of the Republic

We'd get a dog

and name him Max

We'd grab mom's cookie sheets

to use  as a sled..

and make do with what we had for boots...

as snow hardly lasted long enough to warrant true winter gear

There would be teams

to join

And parades 

to prep for

we'd get in the

spirit of '76

and think it's cool that mom works at your school..

we'd drag our favorite Uncle (Boo!)

to some new place in Florida...

where elephants fly

and a donkey poses for a picture..

we'd sit with our grandparents at the base of a Stone Mountain

and celebrate birthdays with smooches and homemade pie

we'd play dress up..

pretending to be just like our dad

did someone call for a doctor?

we'd head to the capital

for a family adventure..

and head to the hills in search of a castle 

(Biltmore Estate)

 We'd embrace all things 70s..

be it a canopy bed or  knee high socks..

and we'd sing in the choir

more friends would come to visit..

the lure of a castle too good to pass up

there would be marshmallows to toast

and presents to unwrap

And while we enjoyed our southern life- 

the call to head home was soon 

felt by us all...

Thank you 145 Clyde Road

for the sweet memories we enjoyed 

during our time in the south...