Hello Monday (March 30, 2026)

 

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

 

Friday Night

 

I was able to sneak out for lunch with Lea.  Great way to take a break and catch up with my girl.  I got really busy at work this week and I was so happy because of that.  Nothing brings me more joy than when work is crazy busy and I can't catch my breath.  Haven't felt like this in so long and I am holding onto it for sure!  

 

Anyway, I digress, that night, I brought Eva to a birthday party and then Rob picked her up and they headed up to a club softball game.  Diana and I grabbed some Fro Yo and enjoyed catching up.  When I crashed, she headed out with friends but of course had to wake me up when she got home to spill all the tea...I love those kinds of nights :)

 

 

Saturday

 

It was time for heated yoga first thing (best ever) and a tea from Nutrition Corner.  Then, back at home, the four of us watched the Senior Prom and Graduation episodes of 90210.

 

 

 Later on, I took Eva up to the high school to see the Middle School's Production of Oliver Jr.  Her bestie was playing Oliver and she did an amazing job!

 

 

 

 That night, Rob and I headed out to dinner with Jess and Joe.  It had been too long!  We picked them up and then headed over to nearby Nashua and to one of my all time favorite restaurants, Surf.  It did not disappoint.  The cocktails were on point and our dinners were fab.  We split some awesome calamari and a special sushi roll for apps.  Then for dinner, I got the scallops that were in a chili hot and sweet sauce- just delish.  We had a great night of catching up and trading funny stories.  Good for the soul.

 

Bathroom Break- Dinner Fit

 

 When we got home, Diana was getting home from work and then getting ready to head out again.  She and her besties had a sleepover at one of their houses.  Eva crashed when we did...oh yeah and Remi did too ;)  

 

Sunday

 

Rob took Eva up to softball practice.  I got some purging done then got ready and headed out to meet my mom for coffee.  We enjoyed catching up and then I met the rest of the fam at mass for Palm Sunday.  When we got home, I made us a nice Sunday dinner and then we watched the Passion- one of our Palm Sunday traditions.

 

 Later on, Rob took Eva to a fun basketball game at the high school that the Boosters were putting on.  She was excited to get some autographs and a pic with a favorite player.  They are the Harlem Wizards.

 

 

 I did some more purging then crashed pretty early.  What were you all up to?

 

 

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What's Up Wednesday: April 2025

 

Hi Friends!  It is time for my favorite monthly linkup and I am extra happy because we are about to enter my favorite month of the year...woohoo!

 

Never ceases to crack me up- ha!

 

 It's time to share what's up with us as we answer the questions above so let's get to it

 

What We're Eating This Week

 

It's not a typical week for me and that's ok...I truly need the break

 

Monday 4/28/25- Party Leftovers

Tuesday 4/29/25- Steak Tips on the Grill, Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli

Wednesday 4/30/25- Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Thursday 5/1/25- Eating out in South Carolina

Friday 5/2/25- Eating out in South Carolina

Saturday 5/3/25- Eating out in South Carolina

 

 

What I'm Reminiscing About

Spring Breaks of past...where we were a year ago...so much has changed...we had headed to NYC to Diana's final dance comp of the season

 

 

 What I'm Loving

 

Banana Republic Factory

 

I have been a fan for awhile because of the great deals and the fact that I can get both professional and casual attire here.  I am LOVING their spring/summer attire, especially the suiting for my jobs- check it out-this beautiful summer suit- love the professionalism and yet the comfort and ease it portrays

 

 What We've Been Up To

 

 Many Walks on the Rail Trail of Course

 and lots of attitude when we go without someone ;)

 We enjoyed the Cheer Banquet and celebrating Diana's 1st year back in cheer and 1st year of WHS Varsity Cheer!

Mama and BA toasted a certain house sale :)

Eva got her nails and toes done for the Daddy Daughter Dance!

 

 Eva and Daddy had a blast at the dance!

Mama and Diana have enjoyed some gym time together

 

Eva enjoyed some baking with Mimi!

We enjoyed pizza with our besties (including Steve The Pizza Connoisseur)

 

 

 

Someone gave SATS her all!

Mama and Janie loved participating in a Career Day at WHS and we got to squeeze our future teacher afterwards :)

 

Mama and Diana had a great tour of UGA

 

Mama had fun celebrating Lea's Birthday

 

There have been more walks on the Rail Trail

 

and a few trips to Playa Bowls

 

There have been snuggles with Remi of course

Mama loved that wine group was back in session

We celebrated Daddy's new job with the peeps that helped make it happen!

Then it was all about the prom

 

All the fun prep- hair, nails, oh and shoveling snow out of the way...flowers, breakfast...I loved seeing Diana so happy and excited and being there to capture it all :)

 

 

Then after...lots of rest...it was time to celebrate Palm Sunday

 

There have been several healthy teas....

 

Then it was time for Holy Week then Easter Weekend

 

We had Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday Evening

 

We had cooking and baking with Mimi on Holy Saturday

We enjoyed a nice walk at the Rail Trail after our duties in the kitchen were complete!

We all enjoyed Eva's first softball game of the season that evening too

and then we enjoyed mass and brunch at home on Easter Sunday!

We celebrated Eva's 11th Birthday!

We enjoyed a Friday Night Pizza Night with Friends

 

We dropped Diana off at 4am for her trip to Cali!

Eva enjoyed a morning of birthday shopping with Mimi!

Mama loved spending time with the Hockey Mamas

 

 

We enjoyed trying Karv- a brand new Greek restaurant

 

and we celebrated Eva's Birthday with the Fam!

and someone is having a blast at Disneyland!

What I'm Dreading

 Nothing at the moment

 

 

What I'm Working On 

Recruiting- Selling Real Estate- Coordinating Windham Blackout 2025- Managing the Household- the Usual

 

 What I'm Excited About

 

A Quick Trip to South Carolina for a couple of college tours and a surprise visit with besties!

 

 What I'm Watching/Reading

 

Ransom Canyon

 

 

Good American Family

 

 

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace- Natalia Speaks

 

 

 

 

and my book for April was our next Book Club read 

"The Crash" by Frieda McFadden

 

 

Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard.

She never arrives at her destination.

Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.

But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet.  

And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself―and her unborn child.

This was good- not one of my faves of hers but suspenseful and a quick read

 

What I'm Listening To

 

Such an eclectic mix- Sabrina Carpenter- Taylor Swift- Drake- Ellie Goulding- Chappell Roan- Kendrick Lamar

 

Hanging out with your teenager will make you more hip with your music choices I guess- ha!

 

 

What I'm Wearing

 

 Workout Clothes- Business Attire and Some Fun Outfits on the Weekends- the Usual

 

What I'm Doing This Weekend

 

Heading back from South Carolina and getting organized for the girls to get back to school next week!

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

 

Cass's Bday- Memorial Day Weekend- Planting- The True Start of Spring- More Softball- More Outdoor Time and hopefully our first trips to the beach of the year!

 

What Else Is New?

 

I LOVED this card that Eva made for me :)

 and I am excited to become a WHS Boosters Sponsor- woohoo!

 

 

 

Favorite Recent Amazon Purchase

 

 Silicone Mini Muffin Pans

 

 Part of my newer health journey has been embracing Herbalife products- whether it be with the daily teas- an occasional protein shake or even mini blondies and brownies.  The owner of Revitalize has taught me how to make these treats at home- helps to stay on track AND save money and I have really thrived with their products :)

 

 

 

That's a wrap!  Can't wait to read all about What's Up With YOU!