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We had Macey’s 5th birthday party at BounceU and it was a huge success. BounceU is what we call a “bouncy place” and offers a climate-controlled indoor play place just FULL of fun activities for the kids. For Macey’s party, we got to go to two rooms full of amazing giant inflatables. There were slides, climbing structures, obstacle courses and MORE. The kids had a ball and so did those of us adults that participated. It was just SO much fun!

I wanted to take a few minutes to share my appreciation for the BounceU staff as well. Everyone was super friendly and I felt they went above and beyond in making Macey’s party a success. From my first call to book the party until we walked out the door at the end, we were met with courtesy, genuine kindness, enthusiasm and smiles. Costumer service is clearly the name of the game at BounceU and they have it down pat!! We had one party “captain” with us the whole time and he facilitated getting the kids going on the activities, kept things moving along and played with the kids the whole time. He also set up the party room for us. He helped serve cake and drinks as well. When it was time for Macey to open her gifts, he gave each one to her and wrote down who gave her what gift. He also loaded our van at the conclusion of the party. Mickey and I were free to enjoy Macey’s party without having to do much of anything except have fun. How great is that?!

If you are looking for a great birthday party spot and you have a BounceU location near you, I highly recommend checking them out. The prices are really reasonable and the costumer service is second to none. Kudos to BounceU!!!

Per a report from ESPN, UGA mascot UGA VI passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from heart failure. The Bulldawg Nation will mourn the loss of this beloved Dawg.

I remember being at the game in 1999 while UGA VI took the helm from his daddy, UGA V. It was a very cool day to be at a UGA game, to say the least. UGA V was a great dog and VI followed right in his paw-prints. He was a fine dawg, indeed.

RIP, UGA. Surely Heaven is air conditioned and has ice packs, just like your Dawg House. You’ll be missed.

We went to our first Braves game of the season yesterday. My Dad (aka Papa) had four tickets and took Mickey and me to the game with him. My step-mom, Dorothy (aka MiMi), stayed home with the girls while we went to the game. We had a GREAT time!

Traffic was thick going through downtown Atlanta on 75/85, but it opened up pretty well and we made it almost on time. We parked way out and had to walk a bit in the drizzling rain, but that was okay. We all need the exercise. Once inside Turner Field, we stopped by a vendor stand and got a baseball cap for me since it was still drizzling rain. I got a cute pink Braves cap with an “A” in white on the front. It’s girly, but at least it’s a Braves cap, right? We then went to our great seats! We were maybe 15 rows up behind the Braves on-deck circle. We were right in prime foul ball territory, but none ever came close enough. Still, we had a fantastic time! It was a great game. There was even a bit of excitement as the Braves thought they had turned two on the Mets, but the call got reversed. Now, let me tell you, if you want to see my Dad get excited and animated, put him at a ballgame. He was giving the umpires a fit. In good team spirit, of course. The rain returned around the bottom of the 4th and we stayed until the bottom of the 6th before we left. The Braves had a pretty decent lead by then and we were getting wet and cold. On the way home we heard on the radio that Kelly Johnson had come in to pinch hit and gotten a grand slam to put the Braves even further in front. Too bad we missed that, huh?

Here is a picture Mickey took with his phone during the game:

It was a great day for baseball. So, it was a little drizzly, but I’ll take that over 100 degrees at the ballpark any old day!! We had a BLAST and can’t wait to go again!!

And, as an added bonus, the girls had great fun with Mimi. Although, I think she probably slept the day away today after they wore her out with their boundless kid energy.

Thanks, Papa and MiMi, for a great Saturday!

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Larry Munson, voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, is recovering from brain surgery. According to AJC reports, Mr. Munson had a subdural hematoma (blood clot in the brain) and underwent surgery in Athens on Friday. Follow-up reports are that Mr. Munson is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.  UGA fans, like me, will be further relieved to know that Larry Munson is still scheduled to call all of UGA’s home football games in the fall. Having been a fan of Larry Munson for as long as I can remember AND not knowing UGA football without him, I am glad to hear that he is doing so well after his surgery. I know I join countless others in sending up prayers for him and keeping him in my thoughts as he recovers. Godspeed, Larry Munson!!