Good morning and Happy Monday to you dear Friends!
It's currently snowing here and feels like Spring will never show up. I shouldn’t complain too much, because it can be worse here in the northwoods. We have had some recent mild weather and the snowbanks went down quite a bit. But winter is letting us know it's not done just yet. And I have cabin fever and dreaming on all things flowers, garden, sunshine and hummingbirds. Sigh.
How was your weekend? It was a lovely one here. Matt & I went to a Boat Show at our local arena. I forgot to grab any pics - but we had so much fun looking at all the water craft "toys" and going through all of the different kinds of campers. We really want to get one in the future...but may just rent some first to see what kind we really like. There were all kinds of fun booths too. Matt bought me a beautiful olive wood French style rolling pin(from Jerusalem). I've always wanted one and this one is so beautiful. You can see a pic later in this post.
Then Saturday I went out to lunch with my bestie Mrs. C. (Mr C and their daughter were out-of-town for a volleyball tourney). And I may have done a little damage doing some Spring shopping....which you can also see below. Then Sunday Matt & I ran our usual errands (we're such Costco people - do you shop there?). And last night we hung out with my Mom and step Dad and brought them dinner and played some Mexican train dominos. My step Dad is finally looking more like himself since his bypass back in December. It was a fun weekend...oh and just for the record I won the dominos game. 😉 😂
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS:
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE THIS MORNING:
A cutie, handful of pistachios, coffee with natural almond milk creamer
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS WEEK:
PT appt, Matt's day off - getting a quote on some window repair at his house, errands, work on project for Annie's school (I'm on a committee), hospice work from home and at facility, set up annulment appt with my priest.
THINKING ABOUT:
Ok, I do need to do a little more Matt gushing about our Valentines Day. He often has Tuesdays off, as he usually works Saturdays right now, and so he had Valentine's day off. We went on a scenic drive along Lake Superior (even though it was cold and rainy) and had the most amazing meal at a little cozy restaurant up there. It's like a cozy cabin atmosphere but they serve incredible upscale kinds of things - with local ingredients. Amazing flavor profile kinds of things. We both think it's really fun to try new things. If you look at my wordless wednesday post from last week you'll see the fancy dessert I had. Anyway, after the wonderful meal we got into the car to head back and Matt starts playing a song over the bluetooth. He had written me a song - all about our story and sent it to a company that will play it in your style of choosing. Matt plays guitar and has a beautiful voice and used to play and sing and write in his younger years, when he had time. Lol He chose a singer and guitar style - like he would play, and the guy even sounded kind of like Matt. I started listening to the words and realized what was going on and couldn't stop tears from falling constantly as I listened. I was stunned and overwhelmed and so moved by his thoughtfulness...and just how much he makes me feel loved and treasured.
I'm just sure enjoying the M & C journey. 😊
CURRENTLY READING
magazines, some cookbooks
ON THE TV TODAY:
Shark Tank, Ghosts, The Chase, Quantam Leap, All Things Great and Small, HGTV and cooking shows, Breaking Bad, Greys Anatomy is back this week, some vlogs I like
ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - meal kit from last week
TUESDAY - maybe out for dinner?
WEDNESDAY - zucchini & tomato flatbread with lemon ricotta, parsley, honey and chili flakes (HF meal)
THURSDAY - Prosciutto & Italian cheese roll-ups with honey mustard dressing & crunchy onions (I may add a salad too) HF meal
FRIDAY - fish dinner? (Lent)
TO RELAX THIS WEEK I WILL:
bake, work on projects, call a friend that lives far away to catch up
TIPS OR SOMETHING TO SHARE:
FROM THE CAMERA:
I've been adding more pics of Matt and his fam around the house. And more fun games for us to play. ;)
Our favorite 💕
PRAYER LIST:
For an end to the conflict in the Ukraine and other areas of the world living in war & fear. For peace and unity in this country, especially from hate and shootings or violence. For anyone sick, suffering, in pain or fear... that God bring them comfort and peace. For His Light and Love to cast out the dark everywhere 🙏