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Monday, August 31, 2026

Hello Monday (August 31, 2026)

 


Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  I am here with Sara and we are chatting about our weekends.  If you did too, grab our graphic above and link back up with us below. C'mon...it'll be fun...promise ;)

 

Here is what our little weekend looked like...

 

Friday Night

 

It was the Merrimack Home Opener vs. URI and Diana's first time cheering in college...the fam showed up in full force and we had a blast tailgating before and cheering her on during the game.  Though "MACK" lost...it was a great game...truth be told, we left during the third quarter...it was a very long game and we were wiped...that's ok...we came home and watched the rest on NESN...so very cool that we can even watch from afar!

 

Here are some pics...first...our girl....

 


 

Our tailgating set up with our fave peeps

 








My Mom made her famous stuffed peppers...a truly Italian Tailgating Item- ha ha!




 

Walking in...The MC Hockey Team who was last year's Hockey East Champs- they were signing autographs and Eva was so excited...she had them sign her MC hat


 

 

In the stands....at the field!

 

The Big Entrance...they started a new tradition and had the Class of 2030 enter the field....

 




 

 Diana's Gorgeous Roomie and Friend Laci who is on the Dance Team!














Diana's First College Halftime Routine!

 

Got to say a quick Goodbye and Great Job before we left!


 It was a great night!

 

A few pics I got from Diana after...

 

Diana and Laci


 and Diana with some of her favorite fellow freshmen cheerleaders

 

 

Saturday

 

It was a relaxing start to the day then Rob and Eva headed to softball and I headed to the WHS  Football Scrimmage to support Brooks and see my fave team in action  ;)

 

Lea in one of her homemade shirts to commemorate Brooks' Senior Year!

 


 


 Windham looked great and beat Nashua North ( I don't remember the final score- ha!)

 

 When I got home I did some cooking and baking (who am I?)...I made us shrimp fried rice for dinner and peach bars with some of the peaches that Eva and I picked :)

 


 

 Then I started working on purging my closet.  It will be a process but I am feeling good about the clean out and all of the bags of donations I am coming up with.

 

When Eva and Rob got home after a softball pool party, we had dinner then headed up to our bed to watch some tv together and text Diana to make sure she knows we miss her even though we are very excited for her too!

 


 

 

 Sunday

 

Rob, Eva and Papa headed up to Vermont for Eva's first hockey tournament of the season with her girls team.  Rob and Papa sat in the stands and looked up to see the MC banner...it was kismet :)

 


 I headed to see my friend Nina for a much needed massage.  It is funny though I have been staying active, I haven't hit yoga in a few weeks and I can feel it...I have been so sore so Nina fixed that for me!

 

After my massage, I headed to grab a tea then headed to mass.

 

When I got home, I did some more cooking for the week so I am prepared.  I then cleaned out the fridge and chopped up fruits and veggies for the week and stored them in these new fridge containers I picked up.  I was so so happy and excited to be organized as we are heading into the next school year!

 

Then...friends...I was inspired by Amy and went to the movies by myself for the first time in my life!  I went to see Spa Weekend and loved it...although I cried on my way there...realizing just how much time I spent with Diana...I was brave once I got there and ended up having a relaxing time alone!

 


 

 Once I got home, I ordered a pizza, poured a glass of wine and turned on Greys as I continue to binge...I am in the 2nd season which was  my fave of all...the Denny Duquette season

 

 

 Then I worked more on my closet.  When Rob and Eva got home they dug into the pizza and Eva continued working on her room.  We are purging everywhere- feels so good.

 

What were you all up to? 

 

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Share Four Somethings: August 2026


 

 

Hi Friends and Happy Saturday!  BONUS POST this week!  I am here with Jen and sharing Four Somethings!  We are sharing something we loved, something that sustained us, something we're carrying forward from this month to the next, and something we're making space for! So...here...we...go...

 

 

Loved

 

When checking out Diana's location....seeing her practice on the actual football field...got me giddy!

 


 

 

 

Sustained Me

 

 


 

 

 

Carrying Forward

 

All of our work all year to get to the month of September- Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. We have already secured more sponsors than ever and raised more money than we ever have...hard work and passion can make magical things happen :)

 


 

 

 

Making Space For 

 

 More Storage on My Phone...Finally going through and purging several photos...had to keep this one though

 

Not a fan of motorcycles...I can tell you that ;)
 

 

 

 

Friday, August 28, 2026

Friday Favorites (August 28, 2026)

 



OH friends...this is our #1 fave this week of course!  Here are a few additional faves, though, from our week...

 

 

Diana's Birthday

 

Eva and I snuck down to North Andover to take the birthday girl out for lunch...so good to get our squeezes in :) 

 




 That night, her roommate/friend Laci surprised her by decorating her bed and giving her some thoughtful gifts...she and some of their mutual friends did all this while she was at cheer practice :)

 


and then a few besties from high school showed up to surprise her and brought Crumbl...she was over the moon and had the best birthday :)  Warmed my Mama heart! 


 

 

 


Dirty Sodas

 

Eva and her Besties are having a blast running their little Dirty Soda business...they have had three successful sales days so far and they are giving a portion of their proceeds to Windham Blackout- so proud! 



 

 


Girls Night
 
Eva and I had a great dinner out with our besties and one of my business mentors.  We caught up and planned some fun things for the new school year :)
 
 




 


 Cajun Shrimp

 

Lynn also influenced me with my nails this week and we went old school...brought back OPI's Cajun Shrimp- who else out there wore this in the 90's?  Raise of hands ;)

 


 

Madre

 

Madre is what Eva calls me...as she is prepping herself for Spanish class this year...check out this shirt we found...it was a must have...ha! 

 


 

 

 


Blackout is Back!

  

Best for last!  We are "on tour!" We decorated the school bulletin boards....we made presentations in town....we are back....woohoo!


 



 That's a wrap!  Come back tomorrow if you are so inclined for a BONUS POST.  I am linking up with Jenn for Share Four Somethings!  Have a fabulous weekend friends!

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