Wednesday Hodgepodge (on Thursday!)

 

 

 

 Hi Friends!  I wanted to join Joyce for her Weekly Hodgepodge...just joining a day late due to WUW yesterday...let's answer her fun questions...

 

 

 

1. When you think of autumn what sounds come to mind? 

 

Hear Them HERE

The crunch of leaves under feet... football announcers...whistles blowing...cheers from the cheerleaders

 

 

2.  Is a trip to the mountains something you enjoy? What's your favorite mountain? 

 

 

 Not my favorite but I would enjoy that from time to time...I guess going to the White Mountains here in NH is really nice...there are ski slopes around and lots of things to do in the middle of all of the beautiful nature.

 

3. What's something that once felt like a mountain, but is now just a molehill? 

 

 

 Hind sight is 20 20 right?  Anyway...I guess moving Diana into college...because she is a student athlete, she got to move in early and it was pretty empty so we had the room and time to do what we needed to do and as a result, we were done in two hours!  It went so much more smoothly than we  had anticipated.

 

 

4. Let's play this or that-fall foods edition. Yes you have to choose. 

 

 

• pumpkin spice latte or chai latte  PSL but a lowfat version
• apple cider or hot chocolate  WARM apple cider
• stew or chili Chili!
• sweet potato casserole or green bean casserole Sweet Potato Casserole
• butternut squash soup or creamy mushroom soup Butternut Squash Soup 
• cranberry sauce or gravy Cranberry Sauce

 

 

 

5. Sum up your September in a sentence or two.

 

 

 It was a beautiful month filled with football and Blackout work and time spent with my favorite people, including some fun visits with Diana.

 

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

 

I really need to decorate for fall...just haven't had a moment...perhaps this weekend...we shall see. 

What's Up Wednesday: September 2026

 

Hi Friends!  Happy Hump Day...can't believe we are at the end of September...but we are...and it's time for my favorite linkup...we are sharing what's up with us...let's get to it...

 

What We're Eating This Week

 

Monday 9/28/26- Angel Chicken Rice Casserole with Broccoli

 

Tuesday 9/29/26- Smash Burger Tacos with Guac and Chips

 

 

Wednesday 9/30/26- BBQ Pulled Pork with Rolls, Green Beans, Potatoes and Apples

 

 

Thursday 10/1/26- Crispy Chicken Thighs with Creamy Cajun Sauce, Carrots and Noodles

 

 

Friday 10/2/26- Pizza Night!

 

 

 

What I'm Reminiscing About

 

 The BEST Blackout Season Yet :)

 

 

 What I'm Loving

 

Moving/Being Active...whether it is lifting or yoga inside or walks outside...it is the key to longevity for sure! 

 

 

 What We've Been Up To

 

We celebrated Diana's Birthday 

 

 and her roommate did as well by surprising her and decorating her room!

 

 Then some besties from home surprised her with a visit and it capped off a great birthday for her...especially after she didn't think anything fun would be happening :)

 

 

Eva and I had dinner with our besties to catch up 

 

 

We decorated the Blackout Bulletin Boards in our schools

 

and we went to our very first MC Football game to watch our favorite cheerleader...we also enjoyed tailgating with family and besties!

 

Shortly after the first game, MC announced that they were elevating the cheer program to varsity status- no longer a club sport- a true D1 varsity team with many more resources- Diana face timed all of us and got very emotional!  We were so happy for her!

 

 

I have to document that I went to the movies by myself for the first time in my life!

 

 We went back to school with a Taco Party and the Obligatory Front Step Photos!

Diana started classes at MC and I got a pic :)

I celebrated my birthday with my little fam....my besties...then with my parents and brother and then our larger friend group...blessed!

 

Labor Day Weekend was full of softball, hockey, family time (including time spent with Diana), dinner with friends and then a trip to the beach (Praise God!)

 

 

Our fall so far has been full of Brooks' Football Games and we are here for it- go 52!

 

 

 and Eva had a blast "glamping" with friends for a weekend!

 Blackout 2026 was record-breaking and the BEST one yet...grateful!

 

 

 Backtracking a little...when Rob and Eva were away for a weekend at a hockey tournament...I enjoyed some time with besties...and with my Diana :)

 

 

 and Eva has been LOVING Cross Country...

and hanging out with besties :)

 

 

 What I'm Dreading

 

Nothing at the Moment

 

 

 

What I'm Working On

 

Trying to make a placement 

 

 

 

What I'm Excited About

 

Some promising business 

 

 

What I'm Watching/Reading

 

Outside of the news, I have been watching Greys here and there but really not much time for TV lately 

 

and My Book for September was 

"Pucked" by  Helena Hunting

 

 

A standalone, brother's teammate hockey romance.

I just snuck out of pro hockey’s most notorious playboy’s bed last night.

I have zero interest in legendary hockey player Alex Waters or his pretty, beat-up face and rock-hard six-pack abs. Having a famous pro athlete for a stepbrother means I’m aware that a lot of these guys are notorious f-boys, therefore all hockey games I attend are under duress.

That is until Alex starts talking books to me.
Then he becomes more than just a hot body with the face to match.
And I discover just how good Alex is with the hockey stick in his pants.

I consider our night of orgasmic magic as just that: one night.
But Alex starts to call.
And text.
And email and send extravagant—and quirky—gifts.

Suddenly, he's too difficult to ignore, and nearly impossible not to like.

The problem?
Alex is a total player.
And me?
I don’t want to be part of the game.

 

 

Oh what a fun read this one was ;) 

 

What I'm Listening To

 

 

The four new bonus tracks from Taylor Swift on her "Encore - The Life Of A Show Girl" Album- outstanding as always!

 

What I'm Wearing

 

Little Bit of Everything...Biz Attire...Workout Clothes...Sweats and Fun Outfits on the Weekends...and there was a whole lotta Blackout Merch in there too ;)...Some Examples...

 

 

 

(I steamed this shirt when I was done with the pics...promise) 

What I'm Doing This Weekend

 

Well if the weather holds up, going to see Brooks play up at Winnacunnett...FNL...and we are celebrating Rob the rest of the weekend...he has a BIG birthday this coming weekend...can't believe it... 

 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

 

Zach's Wedding AND Family Weekend at MACK :)

 

What Else Is New?

 

Zach is getting married in TWO WEEKS...ahhhh!!   

 

 Favorite Recent Amazon Purchase

 

 Lamps for our bedroom...way overdue...Rob's wasn't even working.  You can find them HERE

 

 

So...What's Up With YOU?