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Monday, April 13, 2026

Hello Monday (April 13, 2026)

 



Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  Sarah and I are so glad you stopped by!  If you blogged about your weekend, grab our graphic above and link back up with us below!

 

Here is what our "springy" weekend looked like here in New England

 

 

Friday Night

 

On the weather was beautiful... I sat outside on our steps to wait for Rob to get home...just enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air in my fave spot

 



Diana headed to her first cheer practice for the ChADD football game that will happen at the end of June.  Eva was getting ready to head to a friend's house for the night. 

 

When Rob got home, we dropped Eva off at her friend's and headed to dinner at Tuscan Market.  We had a gift card and that was our excuse for a Friday Night Date Night.  It was SO GOOD- I was craving red meat and my meal did not disappoint.  I even had some nice leftovers for the weekend!

 




 Fit For Dinner


 

 We crashed when we got home while watching the re-entry and landing of Artemis 2!

 


 

Diana came to chat with us (and Remi) before heading out to her friends' for a bonfire.

 


Saturday

 

We were up bright and early!   I hit the rail trail and it felt SO GOOD!  Now that all of the snow and ice is gone, I felt like I was flying and did an easy three miles.




 

 After that, I grabbed a tea and headed home to get to work.  Rob and Eva went up north to help clean up some softball fields then they were home around the same time too.

 

The rest of the day was so productive.  I hit up Home Depot for some mulch and a few plants for now.  We may still get a frost but I want some flowers planted for upcoming prom pics.

 

While Rob started spreading the mulch and planting the few plants for me, I got working on a special graduation project that included manual labor ;)

 

I headed to a quick appointment and got working as soon as I got back home again. 

 

We were both outside working most of the day.  I did take the girls and Eva's friend to Taco Bell for a quick lunch and of course we brought Daddy back some too.  Other than that, it was work all day!

 

While we were working, I had one of my Temu orders arrive.  We were joking because we never thought the prices would actually be real and that the products would be delivered but so far so good! Check out this folding table!  Guess how much it cost me????  $11.69- kid you not!  We will use it for a gift table or the candy bar table at Diana's Grad Party :)

 


 That night, we crashed early and hard except for Diana who had friends over.

 

 

Sunday

 

Up bright and early again!  Rob and Eva headed to softball up north.  I headed to mass then Diana and I headed up to Amherst NH for a cheer meeting for the upcoming Shrine game in August.  It was also picture day for the girls who were chosen!

 


 


 


 

 Later on, I went grocery shopping while Rob finished mulching up the yard.  Then got everything unpacked and put away and threw together a salad.  Lynn and John had us over for dinner with another fam as John smoked a turkey for the first time- it was fabulous!

 


 
and this was my fit for dinner- trying to bring out the spring colors!
 



 

 It was a fab weekend- what were you all up to?

 

 

 

 

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18 comments:

Amy Scott said...

The blazers look great on you! Your dinner out and the turkey look delish!

Joyce said...

Sounds like you had a productive weekend and fun with friends. I love the blazer over the spring top. So pretty! You have a lot of fun things to look forward to and enjoy this spring. Have a great week!

Jenn Lloyd said...

What a fabulous weekend! You look amazing, girl. What are you doing to shed pounds? I'd love to be inspired. Feel free to email me or text me if you don't want to answer that here. How cool that Diana was chosen to represent the team during that bowl game! What a perfect last hoorah as a high school cheerleader. I know you're in countdown mode!

Kim Carberry said...

It does look like you have had some gorgeous weather, it has been quite chilly here compared to last week.
Your Friday night date night sounds good and the food looks delicious! It does sound like a productive weekend!

Holly said...

Thanks Amy!

Holly said...

We do- I am bracing myself- keep saying this the calm before the storm!

Holly said...

Hi Jenn- thank you so much :) The two biggest changes that have contributed are 1. Food- logging everything and watching portions and 2. Exercise- 4-5 days/week. I also did start taking supplements that were recommended by a friend in town who recently wrote and published a book for women our age called "Stronger Than You Think" -some great tips in there! Anyway- my weight loss has been slow and steady over the last year and more importantly, I feel great- more energy- better sleep- able to move and do more!

Holly said...

The great weather definitely helped the productivity levels!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Delicious meals and pretty spring outfits! Congrats to Diana and friends on being chosen to cheer at the Maple Sugar Bowl game!

Holly said...

Thank you Pat!

Maria Rineer said...

What a great weekend- super productive and lots of fun, too. Your night out looks so nice! You guys look great! What a fun meal at your friends' house. The cheer event sounds so cool- hopefully you'll have lots of pics of the event :).

Joanne said...

Your outfits are so pretty! That looks like a delicious dinner; we used a gift card to go out on our last date night too and I loved that it cost us next to nothing.

Marilyn said...

I agree, with Amy, those outfits with the blazers are so stylish and cute on you!! So nice you had a taste of Spring and a productive weekend!

Laura @ Our Grand Lives said...

The beautiful weather this past weekend looks good on you, Holly! You are glowing! Have a wonderful week!

Holly said...

It really felt like spring for the first time here Maria!

Holly said...

Thank you Joanne- isn't that the best?

Holly said...

Thank you Marilyn!

Holly said...

Aww thank you Laura :)

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