Hi Friends and Happy Wednesday! I am here for Joyce's fun weekly linkup. We are answering her thoughtful questions below...so let's get to it!
1.
Ice skating, skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, playing in the snow, or a
snowy walk...which winter activity do you choose? Have you done any of
these activities so far this winter?
A snowy walk in recent years....I have been working out more at the gym in recent weeks due to the icy conditions on our rail trail so a snowy walk would be a few weeks ago.
2. Everyone is posting
pictures from ten years ago on their social media sites so let's jump on
the bandwagon too. Share one photo and one thought to go with said
photo from the year 2016. And maybe everyone isn't doing this, but many are and we're going to be part of the fun.
Mommy and Me Photo Shoot- nuff said
3. What's a trend you hope disappears in this new year?
Teens only communicating via Snapchat- wishful thinking right? ;)
4. 'They' say there's a day for everything and January 21st proves it. National Granola Bar Day. Do you like granola bars? How about just regular granola? Do you like bars of other kinds?
Sure I like granola bars and regular granola but I avoid them due to the high sugar and fat content- not worth the calories in my book- I tend to go for bars with high protein that are more low carb- my two faves nowadays are Nick's and Built Bars
5.
A frozen lake, a trickling stream, a raging river, or a deep
well...which one describes something about your life right now?
Elaborate as much or as little as you like.
A trickling stream....slow and steady growth...professionally...personally...more successful year on tap for sure
6. Insert your own random thought here
I am here for it....in the meantime, we are enjoying our winter days this year...more than we have before...a very active January is helping the mood and bringing the JOY for sure :)
Hi Friends and Happy Monday! I am here with Sarah and we are chatting about our weekends! Hope you will join us. Would love to see what you were up to!
Here is what our little snowy New England weekend looked like...
Friday Night
Ahh...Friday...you are always my fave...and this Friday called for Friday Night Pizza Night...the grandparents joined us and then our first WHS Basketball Game of the Season
First Things First- Game Fit Complete With My Senior Button
and the game- what an exciting one- Jags win!
Meanwhile, over in Hudson, someone was skating her heart out and a few besties showed up to surprise her!
and she won Player Of The Game and was named Captain for Saturday
When we got home, we all crashed except for Diana of course, who headed out with friends and then went to a sleepover.
Saturday
We were up early and headed to Eva's next hockey game. The grandparents were in tow- it was a rough game but they fought hard
Then it was home to relax for a bit. My hairdresser Taylor recommended this show to me so I started it. It is "Tell Me Lies" on Hulu. She explained it was slow to start but definitely picks up at the end of the first season so I am trying to be patient. I did find it slow but I will fight through it :)
Then the four of us made our 2nd attempt to hit the Merrimack Bookstore and this time we were successful! We each got a shirt for Diana's Signing FTW!
Then we enjoyed a lunch together over at The Friendly Toast- can't remember the last time the four of us were able to enjoy a meal together out. We are usually in twos or threes nowadays- it made my heart happy! We got Diana to play Psych with us too and I laughed harder than I have in awhile- so good for the soul
Then it was home to relax again until it was time to take off for our special Saturday night.
We were invited to Mrs. Mullen's 80th Birthday Party at our old studio LDA. We were so happy to be there and were able to reconnect with so many old dance friends. Though we had stressful and heartbreaking times there, the majority of the time was so good. It was our 2nd family and Mrs. Mullen truly helped us raise Diana.
Rob and Eva took off first because she had yet another hockey game. It was a success- huge win! This is their new tradition- hugs and advice before each game :)
Diana and I stayed a bit longer then headed home. I got cozy and crashed and she headed out on a date :)
Sunday
I was up bright and early and headed to mass and then the gym with Lea.
When I headed home, I did the meal planning and then Rob and I did the grocery shopping.
When we got home, he unloaded the car and started putting everything away while Diana and I took off for a trip to Starbucks and a joy ride- my favorite past time :)
Then when we got home, I whipped up an appetizer for a party we would be going to later on. Then it was time to shower and get ready.
Guess what was next? Yup! Another hockey game- it ended up being the last of the weekend- another tough loss
Getting instruction from Coach Frank!
After hockey, Diana headed to work and then the three of us headed over to the party. We all had a blast. Rob and I got to watch the Patriots game with some friends in their basement
and then watch some Christmas Tree burning- so cool
Eva even sledded with her friends!
What a fabulous win! Headed to the AFC Championship Game- woohoo! Gotta love that Drake Maye ;)
When we got home, we crashed but of course, Diana had other plans. She asked for a sleepover and we said sure because the snow was bad and we didn't want her driving around everywhere but then she and her friends proceeded to keep us up half the night- good times.
Happy Monday! Ahhh...and I am not even off today...back to the grind...counting down the hours I can go to bed again ;)
