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Monday, January 19, 2026

Hello Monday (January 19, 2026)

 


Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  I am here with Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends!  Hope you will join us.  Would love to see what you were up to!

 

Here is what our little snowy New England weekend looked like...

 

 

Friday Night

 

Ahh...Friday...you are always my fave...and this Friday called for Friday Night Pizza Night...the grandparents joined us and then our first WHS Basketball Game of the Season

 First Things First- Game Fit Complete With My Senior Button



 

and the game- what an exciting one- Jags win!
 







 





 


 









 Meanwhile, over in Hudson, someone was skating her heart out and a few besties showed up to surprise her!

 




 and she won Player Of The Game and was named Captain for Saturday

When we got home, we all crashed except for Diana of course, who headed out with friends and then went to a sleepover.


 

Saturday

 

We were up early and headed to Eva's next hockey game.  The grandparents were in tow- it was a rough game but they fought hard

 




 


Then it was home to relax for a bit.  My hairdresser Taylor recommended this show to me so I started it.  It is "Tell Me Lies" on Hulu.  She explained it was slow to start but definitely picks up at the end of the first season so I am trying to be patient.  I did find it slow but I will fight through it :)



Then the four of us made our 2nd attempt to hit the Merrimack Bookstore and this time we were successful!  We each got a shirt for Diana's Signing FTW!



 

Then we enjoyed a lunch together over at The Friendly Toast- can't remember the last time the four of us were able to enjoy a meal together out.  We are usually in twos or threes nowadays- it made my heart happy!  We got Diana to play Psych with us too and I laughed harder than I have in awhile- so good for the soul

 


 Then it was home to relax again until it was time to take off for our special Saturday night.  

 

We were invited to Mrs. Mullen's 80th Birthday Party at our old studio LDA.  We were so happy to be there and were able to reconnect with so many old dance friends.  Though we had stressful and heartbreaking times there, the majority of the time was so good.  It was our 2nd family and Mrs. Mullen truly helped us raise Diana.



 

 Rob and Eva took off first because she had yet another hockey game.  It was a success- huge win!  This is their new tradition- hugs and advice before each game :)

 


 Diana and I stayed a bit longer then headed home.  I got cozy and crashed and she headed out on a date :)

 

 

Sunday

 

I was up bright and early and headed to mass and then the gym with Lea.

 


 

When I headed home, I did the meal planning and then Rob and I did the grocery shopping.

 

When we got home, he unloaded the car and started putting everything away while Diana and I took off for a trip to Starbucks and a joy ride- my favorite past time :)

 


 Then when we got home, I whipped up an appetizer for a party we would be going to later on.  Then it was time to shower and get ready.

 

Guess what was next?  Yup!  Another hockey game- it ended up being the last of the weekend- another tough loss

 



 Getting instruction from Coach Frank!

 

 After hockey, Diana headed to work and then the three of us headed over to the party.  We all had a blast.  Rob and I got to watch the Patriots game with some friends in their basement

 


 

and then watch some Christmas Tree burning- so cool

 




Eva even sledded with her friends! 

 

What a fabulous win!  Headed to the AFC Championship Game- woohoo!  Gotta love that Drake Maye ;)



 


 When we got home, we crashed but of course, Diana had other plans.  She asked for a sleepover and we said sure because the snow was bad and we didn't want her driving around everywhere but then she and her friends proceeded to keep us up half the night- good times.

 

Happy Monday!  Ahhh...and I am not even off today...back to the grind...counting down the hours I can go to bed again ;)

 

What were you all up to?

 

 

 

 

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Friday Favorites (January 16, 2026)

 



Happy Friday Friends!  We made it!  I have to say- this was a fabulous week- work wise- weather wise (very mild) and family wise- happy to see my favorite day of the week, as always, and sharing some faves from our week....

 

 


 Evil Influencer- The Jodi Hilderbrandt Story on Netflix

 

Oh friends- this was a good one- creepy- gross but good documentary

 


 

 

 


 MEMEs

 




 and the best for last...we are obsessed with Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye in these parts...obvi
 

 

 

 


 Bites


Wasa Crackers with Tuna, Truffle Hot Sauce, Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and Dill Pickle Chips with Blueberries on the Side


 

Egg White Wrap with Shaved Turkey, a Jalapeno Laughing Cow Wedge, Truffle Hot Sauce, Everything But The Bagel Seasoning and Dill Pickle Chips

 


 

 Quest Protein Chips- Nacho Cheese Flavor


 
Sun dried Tomato Rice Cake with Shredded Turkey, A Jalapeno Laughing Cow Wedge, Truffle Hot Sauce and Dill Pickle Chips
 

 

 

 


 Moving- Inside and Out

 

A Very Icy Rail Trail- BOO

 


 Heated Yoga (pay no attention to my toes- way overdue for a pedicure)

 


 

 

 

My Girls Singing

 

They sang "For Good" from Wicked for Us- this is when my heart soars :)

 

 


 

 

 


 Winter Cheer

 

It is kicking off this week!  We can't wait for tonight's Basketball Game- loved seeing these cute pics of the girls behind the scenes when they were having some team photos done

 

 



 

 


 Valentine Lights

 

Hey...they are bringing us some Winter JOY


 


 

 


 New Yard Flag

 

Check it out...awesome right?  :)

 


 

 

 Have a wonderful weekend friends!

 

 

 

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