Hello Monday (March 16, 2026)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  Sarah and I are so glad you stopped by!  If you blogged about your weekends, grab our graphic above and link back up with us below...c'mon it'll be fun! 

Here is what our little weekend looked like...Winter is still hanging on...Boo...can't wait to be able to tell you that Spring is here...anyway, I digress...back to this weekend...

 

Friday Night

 

Rob brought Eva to her indoor softball game up in Epsom.  Diana worked and I took Lynn out for her birthday.  We enjoyed dinner at Dreo complete with so many laughs and Mama stories.  Grateful for my people who I can raise my kids with for sure~ 

Saturday

 

We were up bright and early to enjoy our coffee/tea and enjoy the latest episode of Love Story- so good!

 

Diana started her homework and Rob, Eva and I headed to her besties' basketball game - we love to support our friends- it takes a village 

After the game, we went to grab Papa Bob his birthday gift then headed back home.  I started working on Blackout 2026 Sponsorship Work

 

Then Rob and I headed to our tax appointment- fun fun

 

After that, we headed home and watched an episode of Brothers and Sisters.  I got us Chinese takeout.  I just wanted a soup- battling a cold- got so rundown after this rough week.  

Diana worked and then headed out with friends.  Rob headed out to his gig and Pidge, Remi and I crashed early. 

Sunday

 

We were all up bright and early.  I couldn't sleep in.  Rob and Eva got up to get ready for softball.  Diana was up at 6:15 to get ready to head into Boston for the St. Patty's Parade with her friends so I couldn't sleep.  I got up and got ready and headed to 7:30 mass then grabbed a tea at Nutrition Corner. 

When I got home, I got organized for the week, did some more Blackout Work and watched Sweet Magnolias. Even though I am already all caught up on this show, it always puts me in a good mood- so light and full of love and joy- just what the doctor ordered

Later on, we were chilling and I made us dinner

 

Chicken Vesuvio

 

Couple shots from the parade- living their best lives

 

Rob and Eva headed to the gym for a quick workout 

 

Then we grabbed some festive McFlurry's for dessert- the Shamrock McFlurry

 

 

 It was a pretty chill weekend which I needed...what were you all up to?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hello Monday (March 9, 2026)

 

Hi Friends!  Sarah and I are so glad you stopped by!  We hope you will join us and linkup below...we are chatting about our weekends so let's get to it!

 

Friday Night

 

Cass and I took Laurel out.  She lost her dad last week and she needed a night to decompress and share memories- these are my people and I am so grateful for them..they are the sisters I never had

 

The Fit (still in winter mode here unfortunately)

 

 

Saturday

 

We were up bright and early.  I headed to yoga first thing then we dropped my car off at the shop to get something fixed (ugh- thought it would be a small job and it wasn't- BOO).  Rob did the groceries and I showered and chilled (read and watched tv) until we headed out late afternoon.

 

Diana headed to work and we brought Eva and her friend to check out a nearby restaurant for Rob to gig at this spring and summer.  It is the sister restaurant to where Diana works and it did not disappoint.  We can't wait for live music outdoors!

 

After a very casual dinner, we headed to the WHS playoff hockey game and it was amazing- they crushed Pinkerton and they are headed to the quarter finals this week up in Concord!

 

They also did a fundraiser for a family in town. Their daughter is on the team and her dad is very sick.  It was quite emotional but so glad we got to participate.

 We crashed when we got home and Diana headed out with friends.

 

Sunday

 

Daylight savings and we still managed to sleep in a bit which felt luxurious.  We then headed to mass, came home for a quick bite then hit the road for the day.  We had to drive up to Maine for Eva's softball game.  They crushed the other team- it was an awesome game and I am so excited to see them play outside this spring!  

 

Then she missed the second game because we had to jet to the middle school hockey game down in Hooksett NH and closer to home.  That was an ugly game- her team got crushed.  

When we got home, I did this post.  Rob did some laundry then we started "Brothers and Sisters"- an old series that my bestie Cass recommended.  Then we crashed early to get ready for the week.

 

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Friday Favorites (March 6, 2026)

 

Happy Friday Friends!  We made it!  Woohoo!  As always, sharing some faves from our week....

MEMEs

 

 

 

Girls Varsity Playoffs!

 

We enjoyed watching the WHS Varsity Girls Playoff Game this week- unbeknownst to us, it was the last time we got to see Diana cheer in high school- my heart still hurts.  I am grateful we will get to see her cheer in college too- that is the one piece I am appreciating.  The boys lost to Nashua South on Wednesday night so they are done.

Sweet Memories

 

They are extra special right now...for obvious reasons :)

 

 

2 Out of My 6 Kids

 

Gotta Love It ;)

 

 

and I was blessed with a selfie by kid #4 ;)

 

 

 

 

 

Banana Yellow

 

 

Yess....we are BACK! :)

 

 

That's a wrap...hope wherever you are, you get a taste of spring this weekend XO

What's Up Wedneday: February 2026

 

 

 

Hi Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Although I am away, I couldn't miss my favorite linkup of the month!  Here is what's been up with us...

 

What We're Eating This Week

 

Mama is out of the kitchen so Daddy is holding down the fort for Pidge.  He is planning simple meals that are some of Eva's faves- pasta- grilled cheese- chicken tenders- broccoli and fries...Diana and I are eating in Aruba

 

  What I'm Reminiscing About

 

Past trips to Aruba

 

 

 

 What I'm Loving

 

Rose Gold

 

I am having a moment with the color "rose gold" and all of the variations- always loved it but it is appearing everywhere right now and I am digging it :)

 

 What We've Been Up To

 

Lots of basketball games! 

 

 

 

 

 We LOVED seeing Eva shine as Lucille in Junie B Jones

 

 

We enjoyed watching Diana in her Mini Cheer Showcase

 

The School Deliberative was successful and the tradition continues!

 

 

 

There has been lots of hockey!

 

A special night out for Eva with her Godmother Alice and "Godsister" Amber :)

 

Book Club #41 was a great night at Laura's- we read Broken Country

 

More Basketball!

 

A Fun Date Night

Some Olympics Coverage

 

More Hockey...

 

with our special guests Janie and Lou!

 

A disappointing Superbowl but proud of our Patriots!

and all of the Galentine Get Togethers :)

There were prom dress alterations...

 

and time spent on the rail trail!

 

More Olympics Watching

and we had a blast at Accepted Students Day at Merrimack!

 

There has been more hockey of course...

 

and a cozy Valentine weekend at home :)

 

Eva has been enjoying Indoor Softball this winter

 

and Diana honored Mr. Bass at Teacher Appreciation Night for the Winter 26 Season!

Senior Night was so Bittersweet!

 

 

What I'm Dreading

 

 

What I'm Working On

 

Well this week NOTHING...working on relaxing and decompressing after some challenging professional years...not sure how much sleep I will get this week but snoozing on the beach will be a great way to catch up for sure :)

 

 

 What I'm Excited About

 

Though time is passing quickly...looking forward to more of Diana's fun senior year traditions!  There have been so many wonderful moments this year already! 

 

 

 What I'm Watching/Reading

 

 Stumble on NBC- I crack up every darn week

 

 

 Still holding on hope with Tell Me Lies but I find it so boring

 

 

and my book for February was

 

Stronger Than You Think by Dr. Mike Stare ( a family friend)

 

 

Great advice for women my age- great resource- will be referring back to this weekly!  Already incorporated his weekly strength training suggestions and the supplements he suggested.  I was never good at taking vitamins but I am so motivated now!

 

 

 What I'm Listening To

 

Diana's Senior Playlist, Lots of Taylor Swift, Lots of Sabrina Carpenter and some "new to me" sentimental songs that are being added to Diana's Graduation Video- "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus and "Beautiful Things" by Megan Moroney

 

 

What I'm Wearing

 

Have I mentioned my ice cleats? ;) 

 

Layers this frigid winter for sure

 

and as many bright colors in February to capture the Valentine spirit...always a little Lily mixed in too of course ;)

 

 a little Jag Wear

 

 

 and workout clothes of course!

 

 

 

 What I'm Doing This Weekend

 

Working through re-entry...don't even want to think about that yet

 

 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

 

Diana's Merrimack Cheer Signing at WHS, Celebrating My Mom's and My Father In Law's Birthdays, our traditional St. Paddy's Dinner with the Fab Four and starting our work on Blackout 2026!

 

 

 What Else Is New

 

I think I have covered it all!

 

 

Favorite Recent Amazon Purchase?

 

You guessed it!  The ice cleats! 

 

 

 What's Up With YOU?