Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 

Hi Friends!  I am here to join Joyce for her weekly Hodgepodge of questions....let's get started...

 

1. Do you think you're driven more by curiosity or comfort? Explain. 

 

 Curiosity...I am always learning...always striving to grow and be better...and I am curious about our world...always want to explore new places too...Haven't been able to travel recently but hope that changes sooner than later!

 

 

2. What non-food item is in your refrigerator or freezer? 

 

 

 A roller device for de-puffing my face/under eyes...not even sure what it is called...ha!

 

 

3. Are you comfortable with silence? If you're home alone, do you like silence or do you need regular background noise? Do you seek out times and places to be silent? What's your favorite place to find silence/be silent? 

 

 I like silence but only occasionally...I even need to sleep with noise...noise calms me...I know I am weird.  I do like the silence in church sometimes but also prefer to hear Catholic music while I am there.

 

 

4. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping...which skill would you most like to possess and how would you put that skill to use today?

 

 

Landscaping...I would love to plant lush gardens on our property and know how to make my plants and flowers thrive...I can dream right? 

 

 

5. Do you lean more towards being too needy or too independent? Which do you find harder to deal with in others? 

I used to be too needy but I have learned to be strong and independent especially in recent years.  I find needy very hard to deal with.  I am way too impatient unfortunately.

 

6.  Insert your own random thought here. 

 

 Ok I am ready to decorate and get into the Halloween spirit..Eva is forcing me to do so and I promised her we could host a few of her besties for some festive snacks and fun before they all head off to the Middle School Halloween Dance (which is a very popular event)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion Files: Mid October 2026

 

Hi Friends!  I thought I would join Amy again and share some fashion from our wedding weekend...let's get to it...shall we?

 

 

Pre-Wedding Weekend Dinner Fit

 

It was a great chance to catch up with Diana and have some alone time with her before all of the festivities began.  We headed to Copper Door with a gift card we had and enjoyed a lovely night with lots of chatting and QT :)

 

Most clothing items are old but here we go

Top (Banana Republic Factory) Leather Pants (Kut From The Kloth), Shoes (Amazon), Cardigan (Ann Taylor), Jewelry (Lola and Nucielle)

 

Rehearsal Fit 

 

Dress (Nordstrom), Cardigan (Amazon), Shoes (Amazon)

 

 Brewery Party Fit

 

Sweater (Amazon), Jeans (Quince), Shoes (Amazon)

 

 

 

 

 Wedding Fit

 

Dress (Nordstrom) and Shoes (Amazon)

Pearls (Gift from my Mom), Bracelet (Amazon)

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Monday and Hello Zach's Wedding Weekend!

 

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  I am here with Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends.  If you did too, link up with us below!

 

This was a VERY special weekend for our family as Zach married Zoe!

 

Come along for all of the festivities...

 

Thursday Night

 

I picked up Diana at Mack and Rob brought Eva to hockey.  He then met us at Copper Door where the three of us enjoyed dinner and catching up...it was such a cozy little night together!

 

 

Friday

 

We were up bright and early to get packed up and we headed up to Pembroke Pines for the Wedding Rehearsal.  

 

 

It was so amazing to see Zach's friends who grew up with him- we haven't seen them in years but it was like no time had passed.  The guys have been friends since Golden Brook School!

 

 

 

 

 

 After the rehearsal, we headed over to the Common Man in Concord for a lovely brunch.

 

 The kids asked Rob to make the toast and he did a wonderful job.

 

 

 Kayla brought back an old trick that I loved from our first summer together- she was about 12/13...

 

 and then Sylvie had to try ;)

 

 

When that was over, we drove over to our hotel to check in, get unpacked and get organized.  Rob drove home to take Remi out and feed him.

 Zoe gave us girls matching pj's- so cute!  I had to try them on before getting ready for our next event...

 

Then we all headed to meet up at Litherman's Brewery for the Pre-Wedding Party with family and friends.

 

We were back at the hotel and in bed by 8:30- it was a long and exciting day and we needed to make sure we were rested up for the bigger day!

 

Saturday- Wedding Day!

10/10/26 :)

 

We were up bright  and early once again, got packed up, hit Dunks then Rob brought us over to Zoe's hotel so us girls could get ready with the rest of the ladies.

 I set up a breakfast board for all of us

 

Although it was a long day, it flew by and we had a great time getting ready together and enjoying some breakfast bites and champagne.  Sylvie was the life of the party as always!

 

A little after noon, our shuttle picked us up to bring us to the wedding venue.

 

We took some pics and had a dress reveal with Zoe. Then she and Zach did a first look.

We all got dressed and ready for the main event.  Then, a newer tradition which we loved, we headed outside to do all of the wedding party and family pictures!

Then it was time to head back to the room to touch up and have some snacks.

 

A little while later, we were lining up for the ceremony outdoors.  The venue is stunning and the weather really cooperated.

 

 The ceremony was short and beautiful- Zach has never been happier.  Squishes my heart.

 

Then the cocktail hour was outside on the deck and we loved being able to catch up with our family and friends personally.

 

A little while later, it was time to line up for the reception.  We got introduced and got to enjoy the couple's first dance and then the parent dances.

 

Dinner was wonderful and the dancing was epic- I think I can say now this was the best wedding I have ever been to!

 

We ended the night with some photo booth fun

 

When it was time to wrap up, the parents cleared the centerpieces and loaded a car up and then we headed back to our hotel to crash.  The kids all enjoyed an after party- maybe another sign I am old?  Ha ha!! 

 

It was a wonderful wedding from start to finish- blessed to have witnessed this love!

 

Sunday

 

We were up bright and early, hit Dunks and headed home.  We needed to take care of Remi and Diana needed to get to work.  Eva needed to get to softball and we enjoyed a couple of fall ball games.

 

I grocery shopped and made shrimp scamp for dinner -Diana's request.

 

My new favorite seasoning btw- Kinder's Onion Butter- delish!

 

Last night, in between loads of laundry and unpacking, we cozied up to start a new series "Murder In A Small Town" while Diana hung out with her friends and Eva crashed.  

 

What were you all up to? 

 

 

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