Hello lovely Friends💗
How was your weekend and start to summer going? I hope summer is showing up in the best ways and that you're getting lots of wonderful relax time.
We went to the lake to visit Matt's folks and help them with more chores around the property. We always love going there...not only for time with them...but also because we get a lot of relaxation and lake time too.
They have beautiful wood walkways that Matt's Grandpa put in around the cottage. Every couple of years they get a little mossy build-up that can get slippery. So Matt pressure washes them. He loves doing it and calls it a very "zen" process. We also had people come to grind up stumps around the property and some other general clean-up needed. Matt helped with that too. I made meals over the weekend and also brought strawberry rhubarb sauce I had made (my rhubarb is going gangbusters!) We also did pontoon time, played cards, visited, watched movies and just had fun hanging out. I need to share....My Hubby is the sweetest guy in the world! He does all kinds of work yet still dotes on me. We had washed our sheets at the lake and I didn't know they were done but he went and put them on the bed before we headed there for the night and also got me a water to keep by the bed side knowing I like that every night. He also gave me a back rub as my arthritis was hurting. He also tells me he loves me every day and often calls me beautiful or some version of it. I feel so loved and treasured and just love that man more than I can put into words. 😍 Just had to shout out my love for him today...thanks for indulging me. 💗💗💗
Then when we got home last night Matt mowed and trimmed and cleaned up our yard. When Matt first started his current job, and it was new to him, he had to put in a lot of hours. So we had hired a mowing service. He has more time and ability now and is taking back over the job here. And I'm so glad...as personally I think he does a better job. 😉 It looks so beautiful even amongst the raindrops today.
Now on to another lovely June week ahead...
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS:
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE THIS MORNING:
iced protein coffee, small bowl of honey nut cheerios & berries
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS WEEK:
errands & groceries, mail out grad & wedding card, Annie & I nail appt, my hair appt, bring some things to & visit my Mom, home projects, hospice work
THINKING ABOUT:
a family reunion in the future and plans for it
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY:
the smell of fresh cut grass and rain 💚💙
CURRENTLY READING
still haven't been focusing - doing craft or home projects lately
ON THE TV TODAY:
Jeopardy, old seasons of big brother & the office, Castle Impossible, AGT, I finally finished Love on the Spectrum (love that show) and Virgin River, now I'm going to start Sweet Magnolias new season
ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - breakfast for dinner which will probably be eggs, sausage, & toast for Matt - maybe avocado toast or smoothie bowls for Annie & I
TUESDAY - stuffed pinwheel pork chops, veggie side dish
WEDNESDAY -
THURSDAY -
FRIDAY -
.*not sure about the rest of the week need to plan and grocery shop and probably do something we can grill
TO RELAX THIS WEEK I WILL:
craft project
TIPS OR SOMETHING TO SHARE:
FROM THE CAMERA:
Last week I cleaned out our kitchen island and several cabinets that needed the organization and love. Always a good feeling! I've continued to go through different rooms, closets & spaces in our home and downsizing and organizing. I think I'm at the age of wanting to edit our lives down a bit.
some of my rhubarb and the strawberry rhubarb sauce I made that we took to the lake and had over low carb ice cream :)
Scenes around home:
Scenes from hanging at the lake:
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