Friday Favorites (October 10, 2025)

 

Hi Friends...it is Friday...or maybe we are overdue for....

 

 

and it is time for more FNL for us tonight...woohooo......

 

 

Anyway, here are a few faves from our week...

 

 

Softball Pics

 

April, one of my fave softball moms, has been taking some incredible pics at our GSE (club) games.  Check these out...Eva in her happy place

 

 

 

 Back at The Gym

 

Not gonna lie...it has been hard...hard to get up at 5 and earlier...hard on my muscles...but I know it is important to build in some strength training and yoga into my routine again...love my walks but need the balance...as hard as it is...goal is two classes per week right now in addition to the walks and it was helpful that two besties joined me..helps me jump out of bed :)

 

 

 

 

TMobile 5G FNL!

 

In it to win it...our entire town is rallying..we have moved up to 14th place...need all the votes we can get everyday...we need a stadium! 

 

 You can help us vote too!  You don't even have to live in town!  See the link below.  We would appreciate all the help we can get.  You can vote once per day per email address!  Thank you in advance!  :)

 

VOTE HERE 

 

 

 

 Holiday Menu at Dunks

 

Can't wait...can you spot why we are excited here?  ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 Snuggles with Remi

 

Never get old 

 

 

 

 

 

 Last Ice Cream Social

 

 

Another last....they are growing up...we are getting older....After 13 years...this is it and so glad she had so much fun :)

 

 

 

 That's a wrap!  You know where to find me tonight...I will be on a football field in Dover NH with my favorite people...and this weekend, you may just find us "down south"...will be back on Monday to recap!

 

Have a great one :) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 

 Hi Friends!  I am here with Joyce for her fun weekly linkup an we are answering her great questions below....

 

 

 

1. 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.' How does this saying ring true in your own family, either the one you grew up in or the one you made? 

 

 

I love that I have traits from both of my parents- First, like my mom...my way of showing love through cooking- wanting to soak up all of the fun days with my kids- loving the theater AND high school football just as much- having a strong faith, to name a few things.  Then, like my dad...a strong work ethic, a love of golf, and being surrounded by great friends

 

 

2. Something you're nuts about these days? How about something that's driving you nuts? 

 

 

Nuts about Friday Night Lights...Driving me nuts...hmmm...people who can't get out of their own way drive me nuts...sorry not sorry?  Ha! 

 

 

3. What does abundance mean to you? 

 Living Life "To The Full"...right from the bible...making the most of the abundant gifts I have been given...living life to the fullest...enjoying every day and not taking all of our gifts for granted

 

4. Caramel apple-caramel cake-caramel corn-caramel sundae-caramel macchiatto...what's your caramel treat of choice? 

Anything caramel...seriously...I guess I would say cake because there is a baker in the area that makes these incredible caramel apple cheesecake cupcakes and they are to die for...I also love a caramel apple martini this time of year too :)

 

 

5. What's a childhood memory that always comes to mind as the leaves start to fall? 

 

 Halloween and all of the fun and spookiness that came along with it...my mom's dinner...Trick Or Treating in the best neighborhood to grow up in...the parties...the candy...the decor...all of it

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

 Ok I am obsessed with Taylor's new album...have you listened yet?  Do you have a favorite song?  Mine is The Fate of Ophelia but I feel that the whole album is just amazing...love the positive vibe...reminds me of Reputation...great and catchy dance tunes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately I Do Love...

 

 

 

Hi Friends!  Have you seen one of the latest TikTok trends?  The "Unfortunately I Do Love..." posts?  Well my friend Amy inspired me to jump on this bandwagon and share a few funny things...to me they may not be so funny but when I started to write them down...yes I did chuckle...would love to hear what yours are too...here we go

 

 

 

TikTok

 

Goes without saying...this post is Exhibit A...I get sucked in on the nightly 

 

 

Spray Tans

 

 I am so pale...I used to say I look like raw chicken meat...in high school I would describe my skin as almost blue because it was so white SO I fight the paleness...I mean I am 100% Italian...c'mon!!  I got blessed with the fair skin though...so yes I fight it...with spray tans..in a salon or at home...makes me feel "healthy" ha!

 

 

Ordering Salads AND Truffle Fries with my Besties- it's all about balance right?

 

This combo reminds me of my best friends and some of the best times we have had...our fave though?  The chicken caprese salads and truffle fries in Fort Lauderdale at the W Resort...years ago... 

 

 

 Scary Documentaries

 

The most disturbing one for me was "There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane." I went down the rabbit hole with that one and read all the books about this horrible case too.  More recently, "Unknown Number- The High School Catfish Caller." EEK!

 

 

Sleeping with the TV On

 

Bad habit...started it in college...I need the noise to relax...I have read, since, it is a sign of trauma...call it what you want but it helps me truly decompress and go to sleep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Monday (October 6, 2025)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  As always, I am here with Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends.  Hope you will join us!

 

It was a Fabulous Fall Weekend for us...here is what it looked like...

 

Friday was Robby B's Birthday so we celebrated first thing, before work and school with donuts and gifts!

 

 Then we all went in different directions...

 

Friday Night

 

Eva, Robby B and Papa headed to the Tsongas Arena in nearby Lowell so she could play an exhibition game with her team and then watch the UMASS Lowell game vs. Merrimack- they had a blast!

 

 Diana had cheer practice and then I picked her up and we headed to the Taylor Swift Movie- The Making of The Life Of A Showgirl- it was FABULOUS- we had a blast!!  We are now enjoying the album and feel like we understand the meaning of each song since it is explained in the movie.  So good!

 

 

Saturday

 

We were up bright and early.  Eva, Robby B and Papa headed to hockey and then softball.

 

 Diana headed out to volunteer with the youth cheer groups in town as they hosted their first comp of the season

 

Late morning, I headed to the Friendly Toast in Salem to meet up with my Football Mamas so we could enjoy brunch and pre-game

 

 

Then we headed over to Salem High for the big game- HUGE rivalry- we were not favored by anyone to win and guess what?

 

 

We did!!!  AND it was a shut out- 17-0!!  The JAGS are on fire!  We had so much fun...no I don't have a voice ;)

 

After that,  I raced home to change and freshen up and then picked up Laurel and BA and we headed to Laura's Real Estate Appreciation Party...it was the perfect weather for it and she had a great crowd.  We enjoyed some apps and a cocktail.

 

To cap off our night, we then headed to Suzy's event.  It was the Martorana Strong Foundation's Gala.  It was a huge success and a really fun time.  Rob's band played for the event...it was just amazing :)

 

 

Sunday

 

We were up bright and early and headed to Eva's softball games. 

 

Miss Sylvie Lynn and her Mama, Kayla, joined in for the first game :) 

 

and Big Sis Ally was there for the 2nd game!

 

Later on, it was time to get organized for the week, blog and take a nap.

 

Diana headed to work, Eva headed to a birthday party and Rob and I grabbed a quick dinner at Red's- perfect end to a really fun fall weekend!  (Check out this decked out skeleton on our drive.  LOVE the Blackout spirit in our town!) What were you all up to?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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