Hello and happy Monday Friends!
I had some appointments today, so getting to this a little late. But I'm going to still try to buzz through and share life here and look forward to visiting and catching up with you when I'm able. :)
It was another weekend up at the 10 mile lake cottage. We went to do more work and we've been bringing up some things to leave at the lake. It will be so nice because then I won't need to pack much at all whenever we want to head up (think our toiletries, brushes, curling iron, clothing, sandals, etc) I brought extras of many things so they're just up there now.
Friday was my daughter's big senior party. I'd been working on the committee for months and it was so nice to finally put it all in place. We did an olympics theme and it turned out really cute. They had a fun MC that played themed music, told jokes, directed the event etc. We had an international buffet for the kids including appetizers of chips & salsa, sushi, and stuffed grape leaves. And then a big Italian pasta buffet. Followed by a dessert table of French macarons and fruit with fruit dips and the fruit was in round pans the shapes of the olympic rings and those colors. I caught a few pics (see below) and I had headed the decorating committee. It was a lot of fun to do!
Up at 10 mile we got in some fishing and some rest and relax time too. Unfortunately, Matt's folks need to stay in AZ longer due to their tests and needing more procedures down there. :( They're really bummed by it, but we're just praying they get through everything well and can get up north when they're able.
Continued prayers for them welcome 🙏🏻💕
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS:
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE THIS MORNING:
fasted (not even coffee because I had labs)
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS WEEK:
groceries, errands, appointments, finish send out grads, wedding planning work, hospice work (bereavement calls), get things figured out for holiday weekend at the lake cottage with friends
THINKING ABOUT:
the weekend ahead...what too add to grocery list (what I might want to bake and bring to the lake?)
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE
It's been a mix of clouds, rain and bits of sunshine today. Right now sun is streaming in. Listening to a pop station and working on a grocery list.
CURRENTLY READING
magazine lovin at the moment
ON THE TV TODAY:
Jeopardy (& Masters), The Good Wife, The Good Doctor, The Rookie, Grey's Anatomy, Survivor, When Calls the Heart
ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - BLT's, veggies & dip
TUESDAY - pho style beef noodle soup, fruit (HF meal)
WEDNESDAY - tacos
THURSDAY - garden spinach ricotta ravioli in creamy lemon sauce, roasted broccoli (HF meal) - Annie fave 😋
FRIDAY - out with friends (have reservations at 10 mile restaurant)
*working on menu ideas over weekend - grilling burgers, pasta salad, corn on the cob, egg scramble brunch, fruits, bake some dessert(s)
TO RELAX THIS WEEK I WILL:
work on fun wedding projects, read
TIPS OR SOMETHING TO SHARE:
FROM THE CAMERA:
Scenes from a senior party. I still can't believe she'll graduate soon!
Ten Mile Lake love....
Had to pick up a fishing license and some bait :)
Matt worked for over 5 hours doing yard work and then pressure washing the walk way (it gets mossy and slippery and needs it every couple of years)
I helped with some things...but I also got some relax time that Matt insisted I take and enjoy. Gotta love that man! We brought this quilt up to the lake that has gardening on one side and tractors on the other. Matt grew up in Moline, Illinois - headquarters of John Deere. He has a tractor that also cuts grass, snow blows etc - one of his favorite toys. Lol
put my feet up and enjoy my magazines? (don't mind if I do...)
The walkway looked so pretty when it was all done. I enjoyed the view of it from my comfy perch in the cottage. 😉 Ruby kept me company:
We got cleaned up after working and my Honey took me out for an amazing dinner with a view 😍
An overcast day called for some good fishing - lots of little ones (sunnies & blue gill) but also a few small mouth bass
when the breeze would calm the bugs would come out though - tried to hide under my hood
wonderful weekend 💗
Also, Annie caught this adorable pic of a baby bunny. So sweet!