Friday Favorites (June 19, 2026)

 

 

Hi Friends and Happy Friday!  I can't even believe it has already been a week since Diana graduated...this week of getting back into the swing of things and exhaling has proved to be exhausting...ha!  Or maybe it was all of the activity with our adrenaline carrying us that finally caught up to us?  Either way...happy to see the weekend!  Here are a few recent faves...

 

Eva

 

She crushed 6th grade!  As she wrapped up school, she managed to balance it all: her school work, hockey, softball and a social life.  She is our Easy Kid and as long as we let her go go go...she doesn't complain :) I can't believe she is done with elementary school!

and...I can't believe she will be in middle school in August!  Eek!

 

Diana

 

Still living off that grad high...kind of depressed that school is over...she said she loved high school so much and wish she could go more...guess that is a good sign?  She completed her orientation at Merrimack and she is keeping busy working...working out for cheer and socializing of course...love the pics that were sent to me by other parents from this exciting time...and some flashbacks :)

 

 

MEMEs

 

Cooking

 

I always love it...it's therapeutic for me and a way for me to be creative...even during crazy busy times...these are some pineapple chicken tacos I whipped up during grad week...yum!

 

 

Rail Trail

 

Ahhh....best way to decompress while getting my steps in...and I actually had some company one day this week :)

 

 

 

Popcorn Favors

 

They were a big hit at Diana's Party and I found this pic in my camera roll...glad I did..disappointed that I forgot to capture all of my sentimental work.  We had pink and yellow popcorn bags (half looked like this with strawberry popcorn) and the other half had bags that read "Thanks for Popping By- Diana Class of 2026" with butter popcorn and caramel popcorn. Our theme was Pink and Gold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This reminded me to share a post I created for Instagram... a then and now if you will....sending her off to kindergarten and now we will be sending her off to college...in the blink of an eye...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Have a wonderful weekend friends XO

 

 

A Day In The Life

 

Hi Friends!  I am joining Joyce for her Day In The Life linkup.  I am capturing this past Tuesday the 16th.

 

Here is what my little day looked like... 

 

 

Rob and Diana headed off to Merrimack for Day 2 of her orientation.  Eva headed off to school for one of her very last days this year and I got praying, blogging and working!

 

Real Estate Meeting First Thing!

 

 

 

and then Team Meeting for My Full Time Job

 

 Lunchtime meant taking the dog out, stopping to smell the roses (metaphorically) and making dinner which was Steak Tacos with Rice.  I used this recipe HERE as a guideline.

 

 

 Back to work...and a quick glance to appreciate our yard this time of year

 

 That night meant a Fro Yo treat and diving into another episode of Smash and starting Season 5 of Sweet Magnolias!

 

 Pretty basic and boring day...we are still recovering from our big graduation weekend.  

 

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 

 Hi Friends!  I am here for Joyce  and her fun linkup!  Let's answer her fun questions...

 

 

1. June 17th, 1994 was the day of the infamous O.J. Simpson car chase. What were you doing in 1994? I'm guessing somebody is going to tell me they weren't born yet but that's part of the fun of the Hodgepodge. Lots of generations are represented here.

 

 Oh I was at work!  We all tuned into the tv to watch some of the chase.  When I got home, I continued to watch the coverage with my dad.  I will never forget it!  We were totally sucked in!

 

 

 

2. What's your favorite summer salad that isn't the traditional tossed green lettuce kind of salad? Do you like fresh fruit in a salad (other than in a fruit salad of course)?

 I love hearty salads that have different and interesting ingredients that make it exciting!  I do love fruit in salad sometimes and I think a good corn salad would probably be a summer fave.  In addition to corn salads, here is one of my all time favorite summer salads.  Recipe HERE

 

 

 

 

3. Is chivalry dead? Should it be? 

 

 No I don't think so...you can still find it when you least expect it and no!  It should not be dead!  I am very traditional :)

 

 

4. Would you rather spend a week of your summer vacation in Hawaii or Alaska? Have you ever been to either? Are they two places you really would like to see? How do you feel about 'Hawaiian pizza' aka pineapple on a pizza? Have you ever eaten Baked Alaska? 

 

Hawaii of course!  Have been to neither location.  I would really want to see Hawaii.  I could take or leave Alaska.  I prefer warm and tropical destinations for the most part.  I do like Hawaiin pizza on occasion.  Baked Alaska?  Yes!  I think it is so delish! 

 

 

 

5. World Cup play is happening now...are you interested? Watching any matches? Did you or your children play soccer/futbol? There are eleven US cities hosting matches-

-Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York with the stadium in NJ, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle

along with  three cities in Mexico (Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey)

and two in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver)-

You get free tickets to one of these matches. Which city do you choose? Tell us why. 

 

I would choose Boston since it is our hometown!  We are somewhat interested and will turn on an occasional game. My brother played soccer growing up and I was always at his games.  My dad coached him for a few years too- those were fun years!  My girls each played for a bit.  Eva loved it.  Diana hated it.  Shocker ;)

 

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

Well I am hoping to turn this one around on YOU.  Please comment with your best college move-in tips and any packing tips or items you would suggest!  Thanks In Advance :)