Hi Friends! BONUS POST THIS WEEK. Time to link up with Jen and share four somethings.
As always we're sharing some things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of.
Loved
All the football games...so much fun...treasuring these moments...know how lucky we are
Learned
Who Gen Alpha is and learning how I can recruit them in future years
Went Well
Blackout 2025! More To Come Soon!
Let Go Of
Some professional expectations and will leave it at that
Happy Friday Friends! I can't believe I made it to today...ha....my mindset this week was taking one day at a time...I will recap it all on Monday...for now, tonight is our BIG BLACKOUT NIGHT...the BIG GAME...the honoring of families affected by pediatric cancer....We are HERE!
Before we get to that though, here are a few faves from our week
Busy Blogging
It was a busy week in Blog World...in case you missed my posts...here they are...
Hello Monday and Hello Blackout Week!
What's Up Wednesday: September 2025
Monthly Musings: Fall Decorating and Fashion
and tomorrow I will be back with a BONUS POST as I link up with Jennifer for her Four Somethings Fun!
Blackout Support
It is EVERYWHERE...even on our town sign...completely overwhelmed this year...have the chills every day!
TMobile- In It To Win It
Windham is in the Top 25 of school districts in the country up for the 5G FNL Contest....we could win a stadium! It is so very exciting! We also won $25,000 and you may recognize one of the cheerleaders in this pic too when T Mobile came to make the announcement this week!
Sylvie Lynn
The Cutest Around- this pic cracked me up and got texted to me when I needed it most this week :)
Future Teacher
Diana has an internship at one of our elementary schools this year. It is such an incredible opportunity and she is LOVING it...love that she already knows she wants to be a teacher and she is making some little friends along the way :)
That's a wrap! Have a wonderful weekend friends!
Hi Friends! Patty and I are so glad you stopped by. It is time for our monthly linkup where we chat about all kinds of fun topics. This month, we are talking Fall Decorating and Fashion and hope you will join us! We are answering these questions...
So let's get to it!
1. Share How You Decorate For Fall
Typically we do ceramic pumpkins and some Halloween decor inside and then real pumpkins and gourds and and flowers and cornstalks outside.
This year, we are doing the same things outside but not putting up our Halloween decor inside. We have completed our garage update/cleanout/painting and we are going to be decorating for Homecoming since we are hosting many kids for pictures
2. Halloween decor- yes or no?
Typically yes...just not this year...see #1
3. Pumpkins, Corn Stalks or Hay Bales?
I would say all three but if I had to pick, Pumpkins all the way!
4. Favorite Fall Fashion Pieces?
A leather jacket...booties...a flannel shirt tied around the waist with a tee and jeans
5. How do you transition your wardrobe?
One word- Layers
6. Do you decorate inside and out?
Always!
7. Favorite Fall Scents?
The various pumpkin scented candles from Yankee Candle
8. Go-to Fall Outfit?
Jeans- Long Sleeve Tee or Sweater- Sneakers/Booties
9. Do you change up your make-up/skincare for fall?
No I don't...I only change scents!
10. What makes your house feel cozy for fall?
Lit candles in various rooms and the usage of fuzzy blankets :)
Hi Friends! Wow! The End of September? Just wow! It is time to share what's up with us and answer the questions below so here...we...go....
What We're Eating This Week
It's Blackout Week so Mama is keeping it simple, out of necessity!
Monday 9/22/25- Homemade Subs and Chips
Tuesday 9/23/25- Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
Wednesday 9/24/25- Pizza Night!
Thursday 9/25/25- One Pot Lemon, Chicken Feta Orzo
Find the Recipe HERE
Friday 9/26/25- EATING AT BLACKOUT GAME
What I'm Reminiscing About
Blackouts Of Past
and we have enjoyed watching Diana participate in all the Senior Year Traditions- Car Painting, First Day of School Dresses and Senior Sunrise :)
We celebrated our birthdays- Matt's and Mine
We went to see Jaws in the theater to commemorate the 50th Anniversary
and hit the rail trail of course...
Eva's Been Loving Time with Besties
and Mama has too :)
We have enjoyed family time
The Senior Cheer Moms made our customary buttons
and we nursed Remi back to health after severe allergy attacks and 2 scratched eyes :(
We Welcomed the start of Friday Night Lights with open arms!
and geared up for hockey season!
We enjoyed the first home football game
and loved pouring through Diana's Senior Photos
We love watching Eva do what she loves especially with her new club softball team
and we brought the School Board their Blackout Shirts
We enjoyed more FNL especially with a huge W!
and Mama enjoyed networking with her colleagues and HR pros
There has been more softball...
and hockey...
Mama caught up with friends
and we officially kicked off Blackout Week 2025!
What I'm Dreading
Tax Season...too soon?
What I'm Working On
Too much to even write right now...staying focused so I don't get too overwhelmed
What I'm Excited About
Next Weekend....and hopefully being able to relax and celebrate the most successful Blackout yet
What I'm Watching/Reading
Have you seen this documentary? If not, watch it right away...I still can't get over what I saw
Unknown Number
The High School Catfish Caller
Rob and I have been enjoying The Baxters on Prime
and a little Friday Night Lights here and there...when we are not at our own ;)
My Book for September was
She Didn't See It Coming by Shari Lapena
Another winner by Shari Lapena- she truly is one of my favorite suspense writers and she didn't let me down- it was another great one that keeps you turning the pages quickly!
What I'm Listening To
Our playlists from the last few years but more of "Diana's Senior Year" Playlist with some recent additions of Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" and "Where'd All The Time Go?" by Dr. Dog
What I'm Wearing
Some business attire
Some Game Day Attire
and the usual workout clothes the rest of the time
What I'm Doing This Weekend
Resting Up after Blackout and watching Eva play softball and hockey
What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month
Hosting Diana's Classmates for HOCO pics after the big game and before the big dance!
What Else Is New?
Patty and I are hosting Monthly Musings tomorrow- hope you will come back and join us! We are answering the questions below
So...what's up with YOU?
