Hello and happy new week to you my Friends!
Did you have a lovely weekend? I sure hope so. I can't believe it will be September next week! I'm excited for Fall and yet letting go of summer is always bittersweet.
We had a busy weekend and visited a few places. It was cooler this weekend and definitely had more of a Fall feel.
Friday we headed to where my son lives and we dropped Ruby off at his apartment. So we could go to a video game event that Matt and Aaron wanted to check out - I was just tagging along. Lol Aaron is more of a gamer person and Matt loves the nostalgia and collects games consoles and games. He does like to play a bit - but it's more how it all brings him back to his childhood. We all had fun checking it out. And then we took Aaron out for an early dinner (poor Jill had to work) Then we took Aaron home and grabbed Ruby and headed right to the lake to help Matt's folks out. His Dad just had a hip replacement so we were there helping out with several things over the weekend.
There were definite Fall moments over the weekend. Some tips of trees starting to change color already. It was only in the 60's for temps and windy and chilly both days. And we watched some football movies. My Hubby has 2 top movies - one is the Shawshank Redemption and the other is the move Rudy. Well we watched Rudy all together this weekend as I hadn't seen it in forever. I forgot how good it is. And then it reminded him of another true story football movie he likes called Invincible with Mark Wahlberg....so we watched that too. Also a good movie. And then we watched preseason GB Packers on Saturday. I made a cozy slow cooker soup that was yummy comfort food we all enjoyed.
Then on the drive home Matt & I chatted with Annie all about her being back in FL for college and settled into her new apartment. 💗 She was giving us the scoop on her roommates, meal planning, decorating etc. She definitely takes after her Momma. Lol
It was also in the 40's here this morning - very nice and chilly! And Annie has her first day of her sophomore year today! So yep, definite Fall in the air as we get ready to say goodbye to August.
*on a sad note: I found out over the weekend that my Aunt had died. It was truly a blessing though. She was in her mid 80's and couldn't leave her home and had been home bound for about a year. She would say she was very ready "to go home" as she put it. She died peacefully in her sleep in her own home - which is what I think most folks hope for in this life. I know she's in heaven with her hubby now, and her parents and other family. I have no doubt she'll still be cheering on the Packers from up there 💚💛
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS:
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE THIS MORNING:
iced pumpkin spice coffee (tis almost the season so I couldn't resist), half of a bagel
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS WEEK:
time with my Mom, haircut, errands & groceries, hospice work
THINKING ABOUT:
How blessed I am to be a part of this community and to make such amazing Friends here.
One of those wonderful Blogland Besties is my dear friend Jules over at the blog Along the Way She lives in such a beautiful part of England and shares gorgeous photos of some of her excursions. She had recently spent some time in the Yorkshire Dales and I shared how jealous I was and how very much I love that area and adore the show All Creatures Great and Small. It's on my bucket list to get there on day. And I had heard that parts of York were some of the inspiration for Harry Potter. Specifically "the Shambles" as being a lot like Diagon Alley. (I've read all of the books and I've seen all of the movies and love them too)
Well that tremendously thoughtful Sweetheart sent me some treasures from those areas in a very surprise package I found when I got home last night. I was blown away and I just can't thank her enough for thinking of me!! From the sweet tote, to the cozy tea moments, and of course the nod to All Creatures Great and Small. Thanks again Jules - your'e the best! :)
This community is such an amazing place to meet and connect with so many and I'll forever be grateful to share here...but especially to get to spend time visiting and getting to know friends like Jules...and all of you.
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THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY:
Surprise packages that touch my soul. 😉
CURRENTLY READING
I've decided to finish all the Dream Harbor series before moving on to my other books
ON THE TV TODAY:
Americas Got Talent, The Office, Big Brother,The Last Kingdom, American Pickers
ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - might do dinner with my Mom & step Dad tonight (or may need to be another night depending on some things in their schedule)
TUESDAY - leftover Italian veggie & meatball soup I made this weekend (maybe a sandwich for Matt too)
WEDNESDAY - I froze the chicken from last week so will thaw them and finally going to make slow cooker honey lime chicken tacos with fixings
THURSDAY - leftover honey lime chicken lettuce cups or nachos
FRIDAY - not sure?... out for dinner or clean out anything left in fridge
TO RELAX THIS WEEK I WILL:
go for walks with Matt & Ruby, read, work on an ongoing scrapbook project
TIPS OR SOMETHING TO SHARE:
FROM THE CAMERA:
At the convention with my gamer Boys. :)
This adorable car was parked next to us in the lot and I had to take a picture. Look at those hubcaps. Lol And the bumper stickers cracked me up.
Lake life beauty....
Lake life food and fun. BLT's made from crispy bacon, farm stand tomatoes, and wild rice cranberry bread. The sweet corn was also from the farm stand. And some homemade Italian veggie & meatball soup in the slow cooker. Perfect football food. 😋
Driving down the road with the one you love while the sunset puts on a show out the window - does it get better?
Missing my Girl already 😢...a polaroid selfie she took before she headed back to school. 💝
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 Annie to have a great start to her school year. For my fellow family that will be missing my Auntie and the light she brought to this world. For Matt's Dad's continued healing.
For Christ's Light and Love to cast out the darkness everywhere and help the world find its way. 🙏🏻