Happy Monday dear Friends! ☀️
At least I hope it's a happy Monday for you. :)
I'd love if it were a little warmer here in the northwoods. It was in the 30's last night and we had the heat on! Today it's only supposed to be in the 40's. It was cold all weekend, actually, and not supposed to warm up until later this week. Geesh Spring, where did you go? 😁
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It was a fun one here because we treated my Mom and step Dad to a show. My Mom has always wanted to see Riverdance - so we got tickets to treat them. It was also partly a thank you for how much they come and hold down the fort and hang out with Bubba when we're gone to Ten Mile or another trip.
And in exciting news my bestie Kristi's daughter had her baby! So Mr. & Mrs. C are grandparents! Their daughter unfortunately had preeclampsia (like I did with Aaron) - but not as bad, thankfully! So baby was almost 5 weeks early (Aaron was almost 7 weeks early and a preemie) Their sweet little Thea Cate was 5 lbs 11 oz. She's the cutest little peanut ever! And everyone is doing well, thank You Jesus!!
Other than that it was a nice productive weekend around the house. Matt and I did some tag team cleaning and even on some bigger projects. Plus, I got out my more summery decorations around the house. 🌸💗
Even Annie got the bug and cleaned out all of her closets! Lol
Other than that, Matt & I just enjoyed some down time together too. Even though it's cold it is nice to see all the green outside and seems more leaves and blooms out every day.
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS:
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE THIS MORNING:
coconut built puff protein bar, a couple pieces of cantaloupe, iced coffee
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS WEEK:
shopping with Annie, shampoo carpets, get groceries for holiday weekend (meal plan), maybe get some more of my flowers for planting, hospice work catch up
THINKING ABOUT:
what things I may want to make for the upcoming weekend and we're finalizing our plans too ☀️💛
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY:
watching Bubba chase the sunlight moments on the carpet from the suncatcher out the window
CURRENTLY READING
The Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe that Matt's Mom turned me onto - the science to it fascinates me. I'm learning a lot about other ways to be healthier
ON THE TV TODAY:
The Rookie , Jeopardy(& Masters), Shark Tank, Survivor, TWD catch up, Ghosts, Call the Midwife, The Handmaids Tale (need to watch final episode), Vacation House Rules & Castle Impossible (HGTV), we started watching The Last of Us, cooking shows.
ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - leftover grilled Greek lemon chicken and greek salad (it was really flavorful and I'll share later in the week)
TUESDAY - low carb turkey pepperoni skillet pizza and you put caesar salad in the middle and roll up like a wrap sandwich
WEDNESDAY - maybe little skillet pierogies & veggies? or breakfast for dinner? (depends on Annie)
THURSDAY - ??
FRIDAY - ??
*need to figure out groceries and for this weekend
For Memorial Weekend might make up a batch of chicken salad, we also talk about grilling burgers or brats, I'll make a veggie pasta salad & maybe do corn on the grill too. We're going out for dinner one night and I'm going to bake some lemon bars.
TO RELAX THIS WEEK I WILL:
read, cross-stitch, craft
TIPS OR SOMETHING TO SHARE:
*I remember my Mom always having us do this as kids - now I know there's science behind it! I have turned into my Mother and now tell anyone in a coughing fit to do the same. 😂
FROM THE CAMERA:
My Mom was in heaven finally getting to see the show she's always wanted to see...and it didn't disappoint! So good and if you get a chance to see it, I recommend it!!
sweet new life - and I can't believe my bestie is a Grandma!!
It was so nice seeing everything starting to bloom up at the hospice house last week.
And back at home too - all the dandelions filling our yard.
This grilled Greek chicken & salad were so good! Great summer flavors.
PRAYER LIST:
For an end to the conflicts all over the world and anyone living in war & fear. For peace and unity in this country, especially from hate and shootings or violence. For anyone sick, suffering, in pain, fear, loneliness etc ... that God bring them comfort and peace. For Mrs. C's daughter to continue her healing after new baby and the scare of preeclampsia, for baby Thea to continue to grow strong and healthy. For a safe weekend for those celebrating Memorial weekend and traveling etc.
For Christ's Light and Love to cast out the darkness everywhere and help the world find its way. 🙏🏻