Happy Fourth!

 

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 

 

 

Hi Friends and Happy Hump Day!  I am joining Joyce for her fun linkup! Let's get to it...

 

 

1. What does freedom mean to you?

 

 

It means liberty...and the ability to make my own decisions and live my life how I want to...thanks to those who sacrificed for us over the years, here in the U.S. 

 

2. How will you celebrate Independence Day this year? If you live outside the USA answer this question as it relates to your own country's patriotic holiday, wherever that may land on the calendar. 

 

The same way we have for the last several years...up at Laurel and Tom's lake house on Lake Winnipesaukee....we enjoy time out on the boat...lobsters...grilling...great wine....fireworks at night...and  just quality time with our people

 

3. This or that...red, white, or blue? Stars or stripes? Watermelon, home made ice cream, or blueberry pie? How do you feel about fireworks?  

 

All three!  If I had to choose one though, it would BLUE

then... 

Stars

Anything Blueberry of course :)

LOVE fireworks! 

 

 

4. What have you purchased recently that made you excited? 

 Outfits for Diana's Senior Pics...not rushing our summer away but excited for her photo shoot with Amber!

 

5. I'm thankful to live in America (or fill in whatever country you call home) because____________.

 

of the freedom and liberty we have been rewarded with...and the true democracy we live in....I am an extremely patriotic person...and very proud of and thankful for where we live

 

 

6. Insert your own random thought here.

 

 However you are celebrating this weekend...I hope you will give thanks....and indulge in a little red, white and blue :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently: July 2025

 

Hi Friends!  I am joining Jennifer for her fun Currently linkup...one day early again due to tomorrow's Hodgepodge...so anyway...this month we are talking about what we're currently loving, savoring, celebrating, remembering, and trying....so let's get to it!

 

 

Loving

 

That Blackout Prep is here once again

 and all of the time I get to spend with my girls

 

 

 

Savoring

 

 All the summer flavors- fresh berries- corn on the cob- all the fruit- grilled meats

 

 

Celebrating

 

America's Birthday...starting Thursday...

 

 

 

Remembering

 

 My girls....when they were little....definitely a period of reflection and remembering right now

 

Diana then...

 and now...

 

and Eva then...

 

 and now...

 

 

Trying

 

to enjoy every moment this year...the last one with Diana home...as a wise person recently told me...it is best not to waste the year crying and being sad...instead...enjoy it all...remember it all...and hold onto all the moments

 

 

 

Hello Monday (June 30, 2025)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  I am here with Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends!  Hope you will join us.  Here is what our little weekend looked like...

 

 

Friday

 

After work, I hit the rail trail for a quick two mile walk...felt so good to be back...I was slammed this week and didn't get there!  It was warm and sunny and summer perfection :)

 

 That night, I met up with my dance mom besties, Tina and Misty.  It had been too long!  We enjoyed dinner outside at Old School :)

 

 

 Saturday

 

It was another rainy, slow start to the day.  I grabbed us muffins and some apps for later in the day.  We headed to Eva's first game of the weekend...in the rain again.  

 

The parents thought we would change it up this weekend, given it is their last softball of the season.  We traded out their regular walk-up songs for their childhood faves...they got a big kick out of our choices- it was really cute! 

 

 

 Then last night, my parents and brother joined us for pizza and we all hit the last game of the day together

The team did so well-won all three games this day!

 

 We crashed early and hard!

 

 

Sunday

 

It was softball first thing again!  They won again at 8am!

 

 

 In between games, I headed home to make dinner and get a few errands done.

 

The next game was at 11:30 and that is where the season ended for us sadly.

 

Truth be told, our girls played in a bonus tourney this weekend that was comprised of all club teams except for them.  They did really well holding their own and it really showed us that we don't need to shell out thousands of dollars to get the same competitive play-ha!  We were really proud of them- awesome team and awesome group of girls and coaches!

 

 

 

 Last night, after an early dinner, I headed out for my 2nd job to do three showings...though I was tired, I had to rally...nature of the beast right now.

 

When I got home, I witnessed Remi begging dad for some wings ;)

 

and that's a wrap!  What were you all up to? 

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Share Four Somethings: June 2025

  

 

 

 

 Hi Friends!  I am joining Jennifer for her fun linkup where we share four somethings!  We are sharing some things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of this month.

 

So here we go...

 

Loved

 

Picking strawberries with Eva...quality time...beautiful weather to be outside...yummy strawberries to make some fun desserts with... 

 

 

 

Learned

 

 Lots about the legal system in the U.S and in Massachusetts specifically as I followed the Karen Read case.

 

 

Went Well

 

 

A client negotiation.  I secured a modified retained agreement with a new client and it wasn't easy.  It took about two months and after one No...they crawled back...now to find them the perfect person! 

 

 

Let Go Of

 

A few schools off Diana's college list...thanks to our trusty consultant...feels so good to have a professional to lean on and get advice from! 

 

 

 

Friday Favorites (June 27, 2025)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Friday!  The only thing better than a Friday in the Summer is a Friday in the Fall...IMO anyway...ha!  We made it...let's get to a few faves from our week...

 

 Blackout Work

 

We shot our 2025 Tee Shirt video this week and I really think it is going to be our best one yet!  We got each of our school principals to participate as well as a couple of our honored families, our new football coach and a couple of the senior football players...I am so excited!  Our Blackout work is heating up...warms my heart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Zach and Zoe

 

They were in town this week and came for dinner on Monday night...we had an absolute blast reminiscing about Zach's high school days..so many laughs...and talking about wedding details

 

 

 

MEMEs

 

Flowers

 

 

Our bestie Janie always remember us...she truly is an angel on earth

 

 

 

 4th of July prep

 

Getting all of our ideas for snacks and games and all the fun!

 

 

 

 Fab Four Night

So good for the soul...sparkling wine....Indian Food...and lots of catching up!

 

 

 

 Summer Fun

 

Film Camp for Eva...Playa Bowls...Pool Time...Workouts...My Girls are living their best lives ;)

 

 

 That's a wrap...if you are looking for us this weekend...we will be on the softball field...one...last...time!

 

I will be back tomorrow with a BONUS POST as I join Jennifer for her Share Four Somethings Linkup- hope to see you back here! 

 

Have a wonderful summer weekend!