Friday, September 10, 2021

Life Lately....September 2021

 


Thought I would share a little Life Lately....haven't been blogging as much...just trying to stay afloat.....still want to document life...so here it goes...

Starting my Pumpkin Spice Coffee a little early this year...it was calling to me...and of course I had to text these pics to Cass as I was toasting her :)




Speaking of Cass...she gave me this BEAUTIFUL cross for my birthday...I am not taking it off!


Back To School Haircuts?  Check!



 

and our little Happy plate in the kitchen is reflecting this new season :)

 


 

When your Yoga Teacher captures your Shavasana and posts it on Instagram...and you hope no one sees ;)


 
Then it was a wonderful Labor Day and Birthday Weekend!
 
My Besties treated me to a beautiful birthday dinner at Eddie V's ... I think it may have become my new favorite restaurant- gorgeous atmosphere- incredible food and impeccable service...complete with many laughs...perfect night!
 











 
We celebrated the lovely Suzy's Birthday too!











 
I took my actual birthday off....I truly relaxed...Lea took me to my happy place...the beach...and then to lunch at one of our faves, Poco's in Portsmouth...




 
My favorite house...of all time...some day I will have it when I have my own staffing firm ;)





 

One of Lea's gifts...we were dying...I tell her this all the time...when she is stressed...I take care of things and make them happen...just the way my parents taught me :)

and I had to snap a pic of this infamous table and send it to my parents...we always laugh about a time we were here and Diana was little and she pretended to be a mannequin in this window...she scared so many people walking by and we were howling!



That night, the Batsons came over with a cake for me...so touched...I had a great birthday :)




 

and Remi always up in my grill...love him!



On Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, we enjoyed another date walk and got some things organized for the week.  Then our parents joined us and we all headed to our church for a special rosary ceremony followed by mass...we are all loving our new pastor.  After church, we came back to our house for pizza and my mom made me an amazing coconut birthday cake!  Grateful



On Sunday, my mom and I headed up to York, Maine...and I will tell you it is just what the doctor ordered...we stayed at the Stage Neck Inn...one of my faves and our room overlooked the little beach and some of the ocean....I will tell you it was pure bliss sleeping with the sliders open and listening to the waves crash all night...put me in a complete trance!  It was so nice to be able to have cocktails and dinner right at the inn...we got to see a beautiful wedding and enjoyed the live entertainment all night too...




















Meanwhile at home....Remi was holding down the fort....and then freaking out when the fam when outside to light some sparklers ;)

 






and they finished their night by playing with Daddy's hair- ha!




The next morning, my mom and I took a walk on the beach...the sunrise was breathtaking...






and enjoyed an amazing breakfast before heading home!



Later on, on Labor Day, the girls and I watched the new Cinderella movie with Camila Cabello...it did not disappoint!



I paid Gram a little visit...




and this week it was back to school and back to work...it was also the first week of dance...the studio posted this pic from Wizard Of Oz Filming...love it...our little diva is on the left...can you tell this is her happy place?  HA!



Soccer and hockey are also starting...I think after next week, we should be in the groove and used to our new crazy schedule...until then, I am excited for my Friday Night and low key weekend to rest and decompress!  Hope you all have a wonderful one!

 

 

 

Linking up for Friday Faves HERE

Friday, September 3, 2021

Friday Faves On My Birthday (2021!)

 



Hi Friends and Happy Friday!

 

Today I am especially excited because it's my birthday- YEAH!

 

 I always joke and say I am not counting anymore but hey...I am grateful that I am here and have the privilege of raising kids, being a wife and finding HR professionals great jobs...never take any of it for granted...so today I will celebrate LIFE :)

 



 On this day, I will be grateful and see all of the beauty around me...


I thank you for bringing me JOY in this little corner of my world...this is my creative outlet and my online scrapbook if you will and the support I have received and the friends I have made was an amazing bonus!


"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." (Jeremiah 29:11)

Thursday, September 2, 2021

1st Day of School 2021- 8th and 2nd Grades!

 


Yesterday was our first day of school!

It was so happy seeing the girls go off and we are praying they stay safe and healthy and are able to stay in school most of the time this year!

 

Diana started 8th Grade...love how the 90's fashions are coming back in..those were some of my favorite years :)

 

 








 

Eva started 2nd Grade...love how I can still pick out her outfits and toss a bow in her hair ;)

 





 




 Saying Bye to Big Sis!





Then it was Eva's turn....






I was excited to hear how their days went...overall very good..Diana had the typical Middle School complaints...which we kinda chuckled at....I am praying that they have a great year!


They were surprised to come home to their surprise dinner too!


We did "Taco 'Bout Going Back to School" and we had a blast hearing all of the details while downing our tacos :)











Wishing you all a wonderful school year!

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Meal Planning- Fall 2021


 


 

 Hi Friends!  So many of you asked to share my meal planning...love sharing and getting ideas from you as well! If you have been around here for awhile, then you know I meal plan all year but in the fall is when I get really serious about variety...so I have meal planned for September and I am sharing our plan with you today.  I have linked up some recipes too to make it easier for you.  Let me know what you think!


BACK TO SCHOOL

 

Wednesday 9/1/21- Let’s Taco About Going Back to School Party- Tacos, Guac and Chips, Strawberries and Pineapple, Corn, Beans and Rice

Thursday 9/2/21- Mama out for her bday with Friends- Burgers, Fries and Corn on the Cob for the fam

Friday 9/3/21- Mama’s Bday- Eating Out!

Saturday 9/4/21- Pizza Night with the Fam

Sunday 9/5/21- Mama in Maine with Mimi- Fam doing take out/going out

 

Monday 9/6/21- LABOR DAY = Grilling

Tuesday 9/7/21-Frito Pie

Find Recipe HERE 


 

Wednesday 9/8/21- Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Broccoli

Find the Recipe HERE 


 

Thursday 9/9/21-Breakfast for Dinner- Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon and Strawberries

Friday 9/10/21- Friday Night Pizza Night

Saturday 9/11/21- Out at Fody’s for Blackout Cancer

Sunday 9/12/21- Steak Tips on Grill, Corn on the Cob, Salad and Roasted Potatoes

 

Monday 9/13/21- Crockpot Mac N Cheese with Broccoli

Find the Recipe  HERE 



Tuesday 9/14/21- Asian Beef and Broccoli (Crockpot)

Find the Recipe HERE 


 

Wednesday 9/15/21- Chicken Caesar Salads

Thursday 9/16/21- Fish Sticks, Fries and Apple Slices

Friday 9/17/21- BLACKOUT CANCER GAME- eating at the field

Saturday 9/18/21- Chili, Cornbread, Tostitos and Guacamole

Sunday 9/19/21- Pasta with Homemade Meat Sauce

 

Monday 9/20/21- Chicken, Broccoli and Ziti

Find the Recipe HERE 


 

Tuesday 9/21/21- Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Dip

Find The Recipe HERE


 

Wednesday 9/22/21- Stuffed Peppers with Rice

Thursday 9/23/21- Breakfast for Dinner- Waffles, Eggs, Sausage, Bananas

Friday 9/24/21- Friday Night Pizza Night

Saturday 9/25/21- M&D at Laurel’s Bday Party- Girls with Papa

Sunday 9/26/21- Pork Roast, Apple Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans

 

Monday 9/27/21- Chicken and Veggie Lo Mein

Tuesday 9/28/21- Chicken Caesar Salads

Wednesday 9/29/21- Pasta with Baked Mini Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Cream Sauce (sneak in spinach)

Find the Recipe HERE

 


 

Thursday 9/30/21- Breakfast for Dinner- Air Fryer Donuts, Eggs, Sausage, Berries

 

What's On Your Menu?  Give me some ideas for October please!

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