South Fulton, GA September 2018

South Fulton SEPTEMBER 2018

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SOFU CHIC!

LOCAL DESIGNERS OF P. SHERROD AND FABULINA SHINE!

UNITED WAY SPARK AWARD WINNERS

LET ME HEAR YOU HOWL AT GREAT WOLF LODGE

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Life. Starts. Here.

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers (ASPC) is invested in SoFu™ and believes in the community it serves.

ALLIANCE SPINE AND PAIN CENTERS By bringing cutting edge pain care to the South Fulton area, with an accredited ambulatory surgery center staffed by physicians who have stakes in the community, ASPC wants to help provide the high level of healthcare the community deserves.

INVESTED IN SOUTH FULTON

If you are experiencing any level of pain beyond what you would expect from your injury, surgery or even from an unknown cause, ask your physician for a referral to ASPC, or give us a call to see how we can help. Trey Patterson, MD and Zwade Marshall, MD are here for you.

CAMP CREEK MARKETPLACE 3885 Princeton Lakes Way Ste 400 Atlanta, GA 30331 www.spinepains.com 770-929-9033

As the largest pain management practice in the Southeast, we treat patients in one of our 19 state-of-the-art clinics and ambulatory surgery centers located throughout Metro Atlanta, Northwest Georgia and Augusta.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Michelle Willis | michelle.willis@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Go Michelle! It’s Your Birthday!

I LOVE THAT SONG, AND I LOVE IT EVEN MORE WHEN IT’S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH: SEPTEMBER. September to me is the best month of the year, for a couple

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of reasons: 1. The birthday thing. 2. It marks the beginning of fall, which often falls on my birthday. So it’s kind of a win-win for me. And, it’s my birthday, just in case you hadn’t picked up on that!

Speaking of win-wins, this month’s issue is a win for all. There’s a bit of a focus on fall fashion, which should give the ladies some options for pulling through the rest of the year like divas. On the business front, I had the honor of emceeing the United Way Spark South Fulton Prize, which was a “Shark Tank” of sorts for entrepreneurs in SoFu. We gave away $20,000 in prizes to the top businesses. As an added bonus, we gifted the finalists with editorial about their businesses, so that you, the best and brightest in SoFu, could learn more about them to support! And for the little ones, we’ve got some “toys” with which they can play, or maybe you can take them to see a wolf or two (it will totally make sense as you flip through the pages).

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 SPARK Award Spotlight Winners of the United Way SPARK Award are Doing Good in Your Neighborhood

18 SoFu Chic!

P. Sherrod and Fabulina Accessorize Your Lifestyle

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26 Let Me Hear You Howl!

A Look at the Newest Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

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Giving Back

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Realty Report

26 Local Limelight 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

NAASC-Atlanta Hosts Second Annual Spelman Blue on the Greens The charity golf and tennis event was held at White Columns Country Club in Milton to benefit students. Alumnae came together once again in support of this signature annual event to raise money and awareness for Spelman College. Adrienne Lance Lucas served as chairwoman. Planning is underway for 2019. Sponsor, play or volunteer. Learn more by visiting SpelmanBlueOnTheGreens.com.

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AROUND TOWN helping support her and believing in her. Denae is headed to Yale University as a Questbridge Scholar, with plans to major in Mechanical Engineering or Economics and intends to create more programs to encourage local students.

ATTEND COLLEGE DEBT-FREE The Black Women’s Expo hosted a Teen College & Scholarship Workshop with Inspiring Students To Excel In Higher Education at the Georgia Int’l.

Congress Center. Hosted by Jackson Memorial Baptist Church and facilitated by Director Sheryl L. Smith, the workshop covered the ins and outs of applying for college scholarships: where to find

UNCF NAMES ROBERT BOLTON NEW NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS

practical principles. Students learned how to improve essay writing skills and how to prepare a portfolio of requested documents by scholarship organizations,

Robert H. Bolton will lead the execution of more

among other helpful activities. Smith is a Scholarship

than 70 signature fundraisers across the coun-

and Financial Planner as well as a Certified Grant

try, including the annual UNCF National Alumni

Writer and Speaker, with over 20 years of professional

Conference. Bolton will lead the charge in devel-

writing, mentorship, research and financial consulting

oping high-quality events with the goal of getting

experience. Visit

students to and through college and beyond.

and TheBlackWomensExpo.com for more.

“We are excited to welcome back Robert, who has assisted UNCF in various platforms,” says Therese Badon, vice president of development,

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southern region. “Under his leadership, I am confi-

International Baccalaureate diploma candidate

dent that our 24 local offices will have the resources

and Talented and Gifted senior at Westlake High

to take their events to new heights.”

School, Alexis Jacobs recently taught a free writing

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them and qualifications and disqualifications and

workshop for students.

“As an IB diploma student, I found that all of my

An only child, Denae Aletrice Clowers grew

courses require some kind of extensive writing.

up being very close with her mother and grand-

Students sometimes miss the most basic compo-

mother. She valued listening to stories about their

nents of writing when they construct their introduc-

upbringing and education and was encouraged

tory, body or conclusion paragraphs, so I decided

to help people with school in whatever way she

to create a workshop that would give my peers and

could—starting with her mother and grand-

younger students an opportunity to develop more

mother. As a second grader, Denae taught her

confidence in their writing skills.”

grandmother the sight words she had learned

Workshop attendee fourth grader Madison Hill

at school, and when Denae’s mother returned to

says, “I learned you need a thesis, background and

college, her daughter stayed after school to learn

a hook for your introduction. I also learned you need

math concepts her mother didn’t understand so

to be very specific with your writing.”

she could go home and teach them to her mother.

Also an Ambassador Girl Scout working to com-

Denae has maintained her love of teaching, often

plete her Gold Award, Jacobs says her passions are

helping her peers with math.

writing, film and photography and she’s won several

A volunteer with the Fairburn Fall Festival, Tri-

awards for her academic excellence at Westlake HS,

Cities Run/Walk, and her church, Denae gradu-

including the Principal’s Award and Principal’s List.

ated from Westlake High School as Valedictorian,

“It was an amazing learning experience and a

a Star Student and the school’s sole National Merit

joy to teach what I love to those in my commu-

Finalist for 2018, Denae credits her village for

nity,” she adds.

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AROUND TOWN

(CON TI N U ED)

ATLANTA AUDUBON AWARDED GRANT The National Audubon Society recently awarded Atlanta Audubon with an Audubon in Action grant for on-the-ground conservation and equity, diversity and inclusiveness work in Atlanta.

Atlanta Audubon will partner with the Greening Youth Foundation to create an annual internship opportunity for young adults. Interns will work with Atlanta Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary Program to learn about native plants and birds, present outreach programs, and help certify additional landscapes as Wildlife Sanctuaries. Greening Youth Foundation’s mission is to work with diverse, underserved and underrepresented children, youth and adults in an effort to develop and nurture enthusiastic and responsible environmental stewards. The goal of the Wildlife Sanctuary Program is to create a swath of certified wildlife habitats across metro Atlanta to create a more bird-friendly community.

“The Greening Youth Foundation looks forward to connecting one of our interns to this exciting project with our partner, Atlanta Audubon Society,” says Angelou Ezeilo, CEO and founder of the organization. “I have no doubt that providing this type of opportunity to young adults creates a conservation ethic that will stay with them for life.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: In the August issue, we recommended the Pig and the Pint as a pet-friendly spot which has closed, unfortunately. We apologize for the error.

Does Your Doctor Fit Your Style?

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By Pickens A. Patterson III, MD

hat may at first seem like an odd question becomes an extremely relevant question with further reflection. Whether or not you and your physician mesh may at times be a decisive factor in whether or not you are receiving the best healthcare possible and could very well impact the results of your treatment and outcome. When you are choosing a doctor, you should most certainly consider his or her training, background and board certification status.

You may also want to look at online reviews of your doctor, but make sure you take the good and the bad evaluations with a grain of salt and look at the evaluations as a whole. Studies show that patients with bad reviews are more likely to respond to anonymous evaluations than those with good experiences.

Likewise, it is highly unlikely that a doctor will legitimately have 5 stars in all categories on every review.

Now that you have done your basic homework and researched your new doctor to be, how do you know if he or she “fits your style?” In my experience there are several components of a good physician patient relationship and several questions you should ask yourself after meeting your doctor.

The most important aspect of a physician patient relationship is respect. Does your doctor and his staff treat you with respect?

Does your doctor listen to you and address your concerns?

Studies show that patients perceive a doctor as being more attentive when they sit down and make eye contact with them rather than stand over them or stare at a computer screen.

Some people find it impressive to have a doctor who is direct and to the point and simply tells the patient what they need for treatment and leaves out what other patients feel is compassion, or a personalized touch.

At Alliance Spine and Pain we make every effort to please our patients and to provide you with healthcare that is unsurpassed. If you are looking for a competent, professional physician and staff who value you and your time and will always treat you with respect and not just a number, we “fit your style”.

Dr. Patterson is accepting new patients at his Camp Creek and Gwinnett locations.

We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at SouthFultonLifestyle.com.

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GIVING BACK

5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Helena Kelleese-Smith

Drew Ragland

Global Foundation for Dental Healthcare and Awareness, Inc. or initials GFDHA

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spark award spotlight

THE WINNERS OF THE UNITED WAY SPARK AWARD ARE DOING GOOD IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

THROUGH THE SPARK PRIZE COMPETITION, UNITED WAY FUNDS SMALL GRANTS TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES

$1,000 Winner Drew Ragland The 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, Inc. was founded

FOR COOPERATION AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR

in 2014, with the mission to help increase the Retention and

NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS GROUPS.

Graduation Rates at HBCUs. 5 Strong was founded by longtime

Each regional event allows out-of-the-box thinkers to present

public school educator/school counselor Andrew H. Ragland.

their innovative ideas to address the needs of children and

5 Strong partners with a select group of Historically Black

families in their own communities. It’s a pleasure to present

Colleges and Universities to provide full scholarships and

the winners for the South Fulton area.

ongoing mentorship and support to promising student lead-

$15,000 Winner Helena-Kelleese Smith Helena-Kelleese Smith is the founder of Serve Community,

ers in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. The Partnering HBCUs provide the scholarships and 5 Strong provides the support from “Matriculation to Graduation.”

LLC, a consulting agency that helps start-up nonprofit orga-

Students that are interested go through a three-round

nizations with resources in the areas of youth development

interview process. Once selected, students attend mandatory

programming and curriculum, funding, brand development

College Ready Prep Sessions, where they learn things they need

and field marketing. Helena-Kelleese is also the founder

to know prior to matriculation that will aid in their success. The

of Serve.Co ATL, Inc., a community service organization

scholars are doing remarkable things! 5StrongScholars.org

that implements programs throughout Atlanta focusing on youth development engagement in their communities.

$1,000 Winner Rozell Green

She recently received the United Way Spark Prize award to

Rozell Green is the founder and executive director of Another

implement one of Serve.Co's programs in the South Fulton

Chance of Atlanta. They provide housing and support to families

area, the Teen Lifestyle Clinic, a push in and pop up resource

and homeless individuals. Green believes the youth are critical

center for high school students.

to win the war on opioids and other substances that are robbing

$1,000 Winner Felicia Williams

communities of the best and brightest. Let's replace negative behavior with positive activities among young people. They

Global Foundation for Dental Healthcare and Awareness,

started an afterschool and summer program focusing on

Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides free medical

improving reading skills. “If you can read,” she says, “You can

and dental services to underserved individuals in the United

improve your thinking and your options in this world.”

States and West Africa. Their mission is to improve and maintain good oral and overall health to individuals that

$1,000 Winner John Kennebrew

would otherwise not have access to care. Services consist

Showcase Group aims to highlight the positive attributes

of cleanings, sealants, fluoride, fillings, extractions, oral

youth can contribute to society while working toward the psy-

cancer screenings, oral hygiene education, blood pressure

chological and behavioral growth of youth intermittently. The

and blood glucose education and monitoring. GFDHA has

organization is about meeting youth where they are and gear-

partnered with Title I schools and Assisted Living Facilities

ing their mindset toward positive change through creative

in DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties to care for the vul-

therapeutic interventions. Five pillars of success: Prevention,

nerable citizens in need of healthcare.

Inspiration, Community Engagement, Self-Actualization and Forming a Group Home ensure a bright future for youth.

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REALTY REPORT

SOUTH FULTON

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Serenbe

$2,470,000

$2,200,000

89.07%

263

6

7

Serenbe

$1,299,000

$1,365,000

105.08%

96

4

5

Chattahoochee Hills

$1,290,000

$1,150,000

89.15%

6

6

3

Historic College Park

$1,245,000

$1,106,029

88.84%

116

6

7

Serenbe

$995,000

$950,000

95.48%

91

4

4

The Gates At Stone Lake

$899,900

$915,000

101.68%

5

5

5

Jailette Trace

$599,000

$599,000

100.00%

186

4

5

Boulevard Heights

$589,000

$589,000

100.00%

6

5

3

Historic West End

$475,000

$465,000

97.89%

1

4

3

Canaan Ridge

$469,000

$459,000

97.87%

26

5

4

Champions Park

$459,900

$453,100

98.52%

58

4

4

Information compiled from Georgia Multiple Listing Service from dates of 5/15/2018 through 7/1/2018.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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SOFU

ARTICLE ERIKKA SEARLES MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY PITTER PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY AND PROVIDED

Charline Shelby of Fabulina

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Donna King of P. Sherrod

SOFU CHIC Both Fabulina and P. Sherrod are produced by designers with South Fulton roots; both ladies started their businesses when they lived in the Camp Creek area. As I chat with the ladies in Donna’s studio, I can’t help but want to hang out with them more, seriously pondering whether I should crash the brunch they are planning with a few other creatives this weekend. Laughter fills the studio but these ladies are serious entrepreneurs with an eye for beauty.

BE BOLD WITH P. SHERROD’S BRIGHTLY COLORED LEATHER LIFESTYLE BAGS In 2009 while visiting South America, Donna King and a friend came across a small family owned leather manufacturer. Donna remarks that the people were incredibly nice. and she was blown away by the rich, stunning, unbelievably soft leather which came in an array of textures and colors. In that moment, the idea of P. Sherrod & Co. was born. Since then, P. Sherrod & Co. has emerged in the industry offering a premium selection of high quality, reasonably priced, genuine leather lifestyle bags for women. Donna has a business background and came to Atlanta originally to work for CNN. She has been able to focus on this business solely for three years.

Each bag fulfills a purpose and satisfies the customer's need to look, feel or just be smart, sleek, sophisticated, functional, and exceptional. Headquartered in Atlanta, P. Sherrod & Co. products are made with lots of love and care in Colombia, South America. They offer an amazing collection of fine Colombian leather lifestyle bags and small leather goods. With their signature brilliant colors, perfect for everyday use, and simple, yet timelessly chic, you are sure to fall in love! For handbag shoppers seeking fashion-forward, classically styled, genuine leather lifestyle bags, P. Sherrod & Co. is the go-to designer. “A compelling contradiction of rich, well-crafted, yet moderately priced leather handbags, we bring brilliance to the basic,” says Donna.

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SOFU CHIC

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BE FABULOUS WITH CHUNKY AUTHENTIC STONES AND BOHO STYLE WITH FABULINA In 2008, Charline Shelby finally heeded the urges of friends and family to shift from jewelry hobbyist to entrepreneur and created Fabulina Designs. Since its inception, Fabulina Designs has been carried in more than 175 boutiques in four countries and has been featured in numerous publications.

Charline's designs have global and urban influences while being infused with her personal artistic passion and created with quality materials. Her designer jewelry fuses a bohemian feel with classic and chic design elements, resulting in stunning styles that are versatile enough to enhance any wardrobe.

Fabulina Designs strives to create unique elevated jewelry available at an affordable price point. The line embodies the refinement of the boardroom while pushing the limits of style and creativity, allowing the wearer to let each piece to serve as an expression of his or her personality.

The goal of Fabulina Designs is to provide pieces of art in the form of jewelry that help to express the wearer’s individuality.

When you look and feel fabulous, it's even easier to be your best authentic self.

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WHAT'S IN A NAME? Fabulina was an old nickname that a friend used to call me. Derived from the word “fabulous,” ..."Fabu" and then "lina" just sounds feminine. She put it together and made Fabulina. So when I started my company, I liked how it sounded. I felt it described the jewelry. It was fun, cute and catchy to say. People would always say, “How fabulous!” and I would say, "Hence, the name." — Charline Shelby The name P. Sherrod was inspired by a friend and supporter of my vision for the brand. Back in 2009, I was visiting a college friend who was living in South America. It was during that visit that I was introduced by my friend to a wonderful family who manufactured leather goods. I’m not sure the business would have gotten off the ground had it not been for my friend’s local presence and support. Paying homage by combining names and initials produced the chic, mysterious, unisex brand name I was looking to achieve. — Donna King

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J AY P A R A N A D A I S F LY I N G H I G H A S I A G O A S B R O A D WAY I N AT L A N TA P R E S E N T S D I S N E Y ’ S “A L A D D I N ” CATCH HIM AT THE FABULOUS FOX THEATER SEPTEMBER 12-23

“IT’S PURE MAGIC!” Paranada shares when asked about the show. It’s his Disney debut and although he has had other roles, including Baker in “Into the Woods” and Nicely in “Guys and Dolls,” you can tell he’s excited. In the show, Iago along with some of the other characters are transformed into humans. There are so many throws to old Broadway comedy, he says when asked about his favorite thing about playing this part. Iago and Jafar have quite the banter and rapport in their roles as the tag team villains in the story.

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The songs and dancing will entertain both children and adults, according to Paranada. Everything about the show is magical and colorful! There will be families of all kinds in the audience and the actor stresses that Disney’s passion for diversity is part of the excitement.

He is proud to celebrate his Filipino heritage, stating, “It’s nice to see people like me on stage. Disney truly embraces cultural diversity.” In fact, he’s pleased to be taking over for another Filipino-American actor who played Iago previously and he considers it an honor. He knows he’s got big shoes to fill. When asked about the

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I definitely recommend bringing the grandpar-

REASON. The folks at GWL took notes from their

ents. There are rooms that sleep up to 12 people, so

guests at the other 15 resorts and improved on

the whole family can come. My little guy enjoyed the

them. According to Curtis Brown, Jr., a local entre-

arcade with Granddaddy and mining for gold with

preneur and general manager of Build the Crowd,

Grandma while Mommy got to take a little break.

Inc., LaGrange is the perfect spot for the resort.

Also, it would be worth checking into the various

“There’s lots of economic development and suc-

Paw Pass options. Bundling some of the activities

cess along with the infrastructure and land needs

will help you hold onto a few coins. Leave all the

and capabilities that are necessary to support good

electronic devices behind and have some fun!

projects. LaGrange is gaining a reputation as a

Speaking of a break for Mommy, there’s a hot tub

great city in which to live, work and play!” he says.

reserved just for adults to have some peace and

Here are a few of my favorite things about the

quiet. The outdoor pool is lots of fun as well, without

Great Wolf Lodge resort in LaGrange: It takes less

the extra stimulation and humidity in the waterpark

than an hour to get there from South Fulton. That’s

area. The lifeguards are some of the most active and

my kind of road trip. You can’t get to any real beach

vigilant that I’ve ever seen and I felt very comfortable

or large theme park that quickly. By the time you

with my newly-trained swimmer enjoying the water.

buckle the kids in, it’s time to get out! No time for

I already mentioned the drinks, but the food onsite

anyone to ask, “Are we there yet?” We were there

is really good too! Though there are a few restaurants

for the whole weekend and even squeezed out a

near the resort, I would definitely recommend the ones

little waterpark time on Sunday after checkout.

inside the waterpark. It’s so convenient to have a burger

There’s a waterpark… with a bar in the middle—

or a taco or a bucket of ice cream right there and not

and it’s indoors! As much as there is to do onsite, the

have to leave, dry off, shower, etc. Just scan your arm-

waterpark was my favorite by far. Your armband serves

band! The breakfast buffet is really good. There’s also

as your room key, your pass to get into the waterpark

a fancier restaurant, the Barnwood, if you’re able to

area, and even works to purchase food and cocktails.

squeeze in a date night. The food and drinks (including

It’s genius! Everyone allowed in that space is a guest

beer from local breweries on tap) are of the highest

of the hotel and it never seemed overly crowded.

quality, and don’t forget to save room for dessert! Did

People were spread out enough that there were no

I say there’s a camp where you can drop off your little

long lines, even at the exhilarating slides. When they

pups for a while where they can enjoy guided activities?

ask, “Can we go again?” the answer is “Absolutely!”

A few more tips: the GWL has been operating at

There’s lots to do. My son really loved bowling

80% capacity each weekend. A good rule of thumb is

and mini golf in our dry time. He was intrigued try-

that they will be busy any time school is out. Planning

ing to solve the MagiQuest and I really got my daily

your trip 60-90 days out is recommended. I look for-

8,000 steps in as we searched for clues and fairies

ward to visiting for the holidays. They decorate the

and trolls. If you’ve got an early riser, there’s kiddie

entire lodge and I can’t wait to see the 40-foot tree!

Yoga and a late night pajama dance party before

The highlight was tucking my exhausted wolf pup

bedtime. He liked building his own GWL stuffed

in, ears and all, as he said, “Mom, this was the best

animals and dressing them as well.

day ever.” You can’t put a price on that. Ah-oooooooh!

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