"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Wednesday -Atlanta Bloggers and friends . .

Okay this is Thanksgiving week - so I will be late reading your posts - but I will - just bare with me!

A couple of weeks ago a dear friend of mine had an Atlanta Blogger Luncheon plus some of her friends. I had a great time. I saw some old blogger friends and met some new ones. I had the best luncheon I think I've ever gone too.

I thought I'd show you a couple pictures and then I posted two gals websites where they blogged about it.

Anyway you know my opinion about bloggers -
T H E Y
A R E
A W E S O M E !


Flowers to greet us.


Here is host Sue - cooking away in her beautiful kitchen. I believe she made almost everything and did I tell you she is a great cook?



This is her back yard and it was all I could do not to jump in this heated salt water pool, waterfall, and jacuzzi.



Complete with a fireplace.

Did I mention waterfall too?



I can't even describe all the wonderful food.



And Sue made these eggs herself - from chocolate - one for all of us.


She was nice enough to let hubby put this up on the wall!


Here were some of the gals.



Kelly at the Essence of the Home

Susan at Rue Mouffetard


Thought for the day:

Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life — learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some."
– Robert Fulghum

And yes I am in the picture - look to the right - I am behind someone! That's me!

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39 comments:

MadSnapper said...

what fun for you and all the other bloggers. i did go to the other post and check out the pictures. a beautiful home, my favorite part is the salt water pool and the fire place. wow. and everyone showed photos of something different. sounds like there are some of them very talented in crafts. happy thanksgiving

Wanda's Wings said...

How beautiful and exciting,

Marti said...

Wow, her house looks like a resort. How fun.

Changes in the wind said...

Hi glad you are back...that pool set up is fantastic...can you imagine soaking in front of the fire.

Southhamsdarling said...

Hi. How wonderful to meet up with bloggy friends. I would love to do that, and such a lovely house and garden. Sue looks to be an amazing host, doing all that cooking for everyone. My friend, I wish you and all your family a happy, peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving x

Helen said...

Thanks so much for sharing ... Happy Thanksgiving to you and family!

PS..does salt water in a swimming pool burn your eyes? I've always wondered.

TexWisGirl said...

how cool! love those fried eggs!

Whosyergurl said...

wow. Impressive food spread! The backyard looks like something off of t.v.- kitchen, too! How fun for all of you- wonderful hostess!
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo, Cheryl

Remington said...

Awesome! Happy Thanksgiving, my friend! Enjoy!

Jill said...

Happy Thanksgiving and many blessing to you, Sandie!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I really hated missing that luncheon but hopefully next time. Wishing you and your family and wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. I am thankful that you are my friend. Love you, Linda

BECKY said...

What fun! Wouldn't it be wonderful if a bunch of us from all over the world could meet some day? If I ever win the Big Lottery, I'll arrange it, how's that??!! :)

Happy Thanksgiving, dear Sandie!!

Michelle My Bell said...

It sounds like a bunch of fun for awesome bloggers and friends! Glad you had a good time, and thanks for sharing your fun day with us! :)

Desiree said...

What a beautiful home your hostess has and what an outstanding meal she prepared for all of you! Wow! And those little chocolate eggs? I have never seen anything like them! I'm so glad you got to be part of this wonderful occasion, Sandie! And now, go off and enjoy your time with your family. I wish you all a very memorable and special Thanksgiving! xoxo

Anonymous said...

beautiful post Sandie, have a great holiday!

Lois Christensen said...

I think I see you!! Looks like a wonderful time! Would love to be able to attend something like this! Her house is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

That was a wonderful spread she put out and I love the chocolate eggs. Looks like you had a great time at her beautiful home.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Okay, how fun is that?!? I wish there were a group of bloggers in my area that got together.

Marie said...

Sounds like she really spoiled all of you! What fun! Beautiful home. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to check out the other blogs.

Sue said...

Hi Sandie....thank you for showcasing my house and party on your blog....I had a great day and would do it again in a minute....I was so happy to see everyone having such a good time....It was well worth all my efforts....Have a wonderful and blessed holiday with your family tomorrow....I am actually not cooking if you can believe that....our neighbors invited us to their house

Sharon said...

I'm jealous!!

I just met my first blogging friend face-to-face this September. We had such a good time. I would love to meet more.

Maybe I can come next year to Atlanta?! (The food itself is a draw...)

I couldn't see you - but I know you were there. Coy Researcher Of New Experiences!

Hoping you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

GOD BLESS!

Kim said...

What a great idea. I have met a few bloggers face to face. Its so much fun. Would love to do it on a larger scale like that though.

Raindrops and Daisies said...

Wow, that sounds absolutely great!

Maybe someday...............

Sandie,

I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving
full of happiness and lovely memories.

Enjoy

x Fiona

Anonymous said...

How nice - it looks great. I bet you all had a nice time together. The eggs looks so cool!

theconstantwalker said...

Enjoy your Thanksgiving....
Big hugs from me..

jeanlivingsimple said...

What a lovely event! I am very impressed with those "eggs".
Happy Thanksgiving Sandie!

Ann said...

that sounds like so much fun. What a gorgeous back yard she has. Looks more like a luxury resort.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

Lynn said...

Such a gorgeous home, looks like you all had a great time! Love the eggs! Happy Thanksgiving-enjoy:@)

Nikki (Sarah) said...

Wow. okay double wow. This looks so fun. I want to live in Georgia too!!! It looks like you guys had a fabulous time.....love those eggs.

MunirGhiasuddin said...

That is one beautiful house.
Did you mention "draw"? I am always drawing for my grandkids. They don't judge and if I make a mistake we make up things like, he is winking, if the eyes are not the same.

betty said...

What a great gathering, Sandie! That is neat that she opened up her house like that, made the delicious food and chocolate eggs, etc!! Looks like fun was had by all!

Wishing you and the family a Happy Thanksgiving!

betty

Bev said...

What fun... and what a beautiful place...not sure about chocolate eggs?:)

Grandma Bonnie said...

The pool and waterfall look inviting. I would love a to jump in.
Happy Thanksgiving.

Kelly said...

Your pictures turned out great. It's always nice to see everyone elses pics from that day. I enjoyed that brunch and getting a chance to meet everyone. I'm glad to have discovered your blog too. It's good for the soul!! Wonder what kind of Thanksgiving Sue is cooking up for tomorrow. I bet it will be good just like her brunch was. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving tomorrow!

Belle said...

What a talented lady! Those eggs are amazing and the food looked wonderful. I absolutely love her pool area. It's perfect! Looks like a lovely time was had by all.

Susan said...

Oh Sandie....How wonderful you got together with other bloggers. So happy for you all. I would LOVE to meet some bloggers face-to-face.

A blessed Thanksgiving to you, dear Sandie! Susan

Annesphamily said...

What fun! I love meeting bloggers! I was lucky enough to visit with Jenny and Steve Matlock for a spell at Nick's cross country race! They went thru heck trying to get to us! Fun memory! I will catch up more this weekend. Busy times. Hugs and I am grateful I know you! Anne

Eat To Live said...

I love meeting new bloggers, I will check their blogs out later. Just stopped by to say Happy Thanksgiving.

Pondside said...

I'm sure that there were a lot of us envious of that beautiful gathering!