Hi Friends and Happy Friday! The unofficial start of summer is upon us...and it's my favorite time of year...let's get to my faves from this week...
Memorial Day Fun
How are you celebrating? In between the rest of the fun we have planned, our parents will come over on Sunday, in between softball games, and we are going to cookout and enjoy some festive treats- here are a couple I am considering
Memories
They kill me- cookie making with Mimi...seems like yesterday
MEMEs
Rail Trail
Duh!?
Spring Fashion Finds For The Girls
Always love a good Tiktok deal for Diana
and we actually snagged this shirt for Robby B for Father's Day on Tiktok too- ha!
and have I mentioned how much I LOVE Altar'd State? We snagged this beautiful dress for Diana for graduation and all of the parties for our friends
and snagged a fun summer softball tournament tee for Eva for this upcoming weekend- we loved the logo
That's a wrap! Wishing you all an amazing Memorial Day Weekend! Sarah and I will be back here on TUESDAY for Hello Monday/Tuesday next week!
Hi Friends and Happy Hodgepodge Day! I am here for Joyce's fun linkup! She always puts together such thought provoking and entertaining questions! This week... it seems to be a BEE theme :)
Here we go...
1. May 20th is World Bee Day...what's something that's kept you 'busy as a bee' lately?
All of the End-Of-School-Year events...concerts...sporting events...prom...and more...crazy but fun...I know these days don't last
2. Do you like honey? What's something you make or enjoy that calls for honey?
Yes I do although I don't consume it regularly. My favorite way to have honey is to pour it over some type of cheese...typically goat and enjoy with crackers...my favorite honey is truffle honey from our nearby Tuscan Market
3. "Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body." Proverbs 16:24
What's a proverb you love, or one that speaks to you or has helped you in some way?
The Bible is full of Proverbs, a whole book in fact, if that helps with your answer. The word proverb is defined as 'a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice'.
Proverbs 12:25 says, "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up."This verse emphasizes the impact of both negative and positive emotional experiences on a person's well-being.
In essence, Proverbs 12:25 reminds us that while anxiety can be a heavy burden, a good word can bring relief and encouragement.
4. Tell us about a 'sweet' moment in your life recently that filled you with joy, gratitude, or peace.
Something that Diana had prayed about...quite hard...did not happen...well not in her timing anyway...when it finally did happen, we talked about it and wondered if God was playing a joke on her...because her prayer was answered, one year later...it reminded us both that God works in mysterious ways...and he is always in charge...feeling her joy and sharing my gratitude of course
5. When you were a child, what did you want to 'be' when you grew up? How close did you come to that?
A teacher...not even close...always think about going back to school and having a career change...probably in retirement...ha!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
One of my favorite weekends of the year is upon us...I love how Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer...although our weather will not be cooperating- cold and windy here- I have ensured that we have fun plans so we are spending time with our people and living life to its fullest- we will have a nice mix of family and friend time- softball- a cookout- can't wait to recap next Tuesday!
It was time for our real estate appreciation event- Tacos and Margs- Laura knows how to put together a top shelf celebration for sure! Laurel and Cass joined me and we had a great time. I also had the chance to reconnect with some of our old dance family- it was a great night!
Eva and Rob were at her first tournament softball game for the weekend- she got to play against one of her hockey besties AND Windham was victorious-woohoo!
Diana was on a date
Saturday
Rob and Eva were off first thing for her next game and I enjoyed a slow morning which I desperately needed. Diana and I headed to Revitalize and then a little drive to catch up.
When we got home, she headed out with Jaidyn and then got her homework done and I got some prom supplies ready for Cass. I also whipped up some tortellini skewers for the festivities
Then headed out to set up
Laurel...the Bartender Extraordinaire
Alexis looked simply stunning- just loved her dress
It was so fun seeing all of the girls' dresses...each one was prettier than the next!
Then it was time to head up to the high school for the grand march- so much fun seeing all of the kids decked out! That is where I was able to see the rest of my besties' kids!
Suzy with her son Jayce
Harry and his date Sienna
Diana's Cheer Bestie Taylor
Lea's Daughter Sam and Kat's Son Matt
Debbie's Daughter Alyssa
Diana's Bestie Lily
and there is Lex with her friend Chloe
Our family friend Ryan- always a ham!
and then Jayce with Gauri
After the march, our parent group headed over to Red's for dinner (and to harass Diana- ha!) We had such a great night!
Sunday
It was great to have another slow morning to meal plan and grocery shop and blog. Diana headed off to work. Eva had stayed at a friends and we all met up at her next softball game of the weekend.
It ended up being her last game of the weekend- they lost
So we had the afternoon to catch up around the house
First...some planting!
and these guys were putting together a bike for Pidge who kept watching over them- ha!
and later Daddy cleaned up the pool and I settled in for some Karen Read coverage and crashed early!
