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Monday, February 9, 2026

Hello Monday (February 9, 2026)

 



Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  Did you Olympic and Super Bowl all weekend?  Hope you are all feeling great!  I am ready to get a new week started...how about you?  As always, I am here with blogging partner Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends.  If you did too, linkup with us below!

 

Here is what our cozy little weekend looked like here in New England.

 

Friday Night

 


I got the girls a pizza and then I got dressed up a bit and met Rob at Capital Grille in the next town over for date night!  He won a gift card for an office contest so it was the perfect excuse.  We had a great time catching up on our work weeks and in the interest of keeping the cost and calories down, we split a salad, a steak and some potatoes and each had a glass of great wine.  It was perfect and we left stuffed and happy we had a nice free night out! 


 

When we got home, we all (minus Diana who was at a friend's house for a sleepover) piled in our bed to watch the Olympic opening ceremonies   




 To be honest, it wasn't one of our faves and we fell asleep pretty early.

 

 

Saturday

 


It was a nice lazy and slow morning...which was unexpected.  We got more snow than was predicted and the Accepted Students Day at Merrimack, that we were going to, was postponed until next weekend.

 

Rob went out to shovel and I stayed in bed and watched "You've Got Mail." (Who am I?  Ha!)


 When I finally made it downstairs, I made myself a coffee so I could try my new milk frother- I loved it!  I am waiting on some protein powder to be delivered so I can start making protein coffees and have decided to alternate those with my teas.  I also snacked on a new-to-me snack and I loved them.  They are genius with 26g of fiber per bag.  If you struggle with fiber intake, these are an easy way to get your daily grams in!


 

Later on, Rob, Papa and I, along with Eva headed to Billerica for her hockey game- hockey is never cancelled.  It wasn't the best ride but we took it a little slow and it was ok.  My bestie Janie and her hubby Lou met us there- they have been dying to see Eva play hockey.

 




It was a rough game- oh well!  We were happy we had our besties there with us though

 



 That night, Rob headed out to a gig, Diana worked and Eva and I crashed at home.  We ate leftovers and she watched one of her shows while I rented "The Housemaid." I was a big fan of the books and I am a big fan of Frieda McFadden.  I was also impressed with the movie and how close to the first book it was- wow!  




 

Sunday

 

I was up at the crack of dawn and got to the gym by 6am.  So Sundays apparently aren't as busy as weekdays...Exhibit A...I was the first one there and the only heart rate monitor on the board- that never happens!  Had to snap a shot ;)

 


 

 After that, I raced home to make a tea then met the fam at Eva's hockey game.  

 


It was another loss but what a battle AND Eva scored one of two goals.  Was so proud of her!

 



 After the game, I enjoyed a long and hot shower- felt luxurious. Then Diana and I took a drive to Starbucks to catch up.  

 

After that, I did the meal planning and grocery list and gave it to Rob to handle for the day.  Then I met his dad at mass.

 

Then I got organized for the week, did some blogging and reading and worked more on Diana's Graduation Video- getting help from Amber of course with this special project :)

 


 

 We capped off the weekend with the superbowl and some fun snacks

 


 



 It was a crushing loss but can't wait to see them next season!

 

What were you all up to?

 

 

 

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Friday Favorites (February 6, 2026)

 


 

Happy Friday Friends...or should I say a big ole festive

 

Woohooo!  As always, sharing some faves from our week....


 

 


 School Deliberative Session

 


 



Drinks and Apps with my peeps then a successful school deliberative session with healthy discussions and productive warrant articles to appear on our March ballot FTW! 

 

 


 Godmother and Godsister Time

 


 

Eva had a blast with Alice and Amber on Tuesday night...she looks so forward to this night each year :)

 

 


 

 Book Club #41 

 


and we read "Broken Country" by  Clare Leslie Hall. 

 


Laura was our amazing hostess and she had the most adorable Valentine touches


 This was my "Book Club Fit"...trying to be festive in the dead of winter ;)


 
 

 More Basketball

 

 




 


 

 


 

 Valentines and Galentines Bits and Pieces

 


One of Eva's besties moms is so great at organizing and she organized a Galentine's Dinner for this coming Monday night.  Eva and I put together some little gift bags for her besties and their Mamas to make the night even more special- we can't wait :) 


 and speaking of "Galentines"...check out my breakfast Wednesday morning- festive, fun, delish and healthy- My Mega Tea and Protein Cookie FTW!

 


 

 and check out Eva's little treat on top of her Starbucks Frappucino- Valentine Cake Pop FTW :)





 Aruba Prep!

 

Delivering custom cups to our peeps and getting the smiles and squeals in return :)

 


 Deciding which dresses to pack for dinners and nightlife...this one is making the cut (for now anyway)


 

 Planning and Pre-Packing...we both decided a carry on is just not going to cut it this time...we are going all out and bringing a checked bag each...some things can't be avoided ;)

 


 

 

 


This Bracelet

 

Thanks to Altar'd State...2911...My Favorite Bible Verse

 


 Jeremiah 29:11- "For I Know The Plans I Have For You Declares The Lord. Plans To Prosper You And Not To Harm You; Plans To Give You Hope And A Future."



On that very bright note, I wish you the best winter weekend!






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