Weekend Wrap-Up (Belated) + Happy Birthday G-ma!

​Hi all. I didn’t have it in me last night to write up the blog, but I’m here today! 

And it’s G-ma’s birthday! Woohoo!!!

We hung around home on Saturday and I was able to do some reading and cooking like I hoped. 

They on Sunday we celebrated G-ma’s birthday with a lunch party. 

The dogs had fun playing, too! 

I continue to be so sad about what is going on. And scared. But, as I have said to both girls the past few days, this kind of situation is a reminder about why it is so important to be kind and caring, and to help others when we can. We need more of that in the world, that’s for sure. ❤️

A Picture Update

​I’m honestly not really sure what to say today. This has been an extremely difficult week. Again. In our city. I’m hanging on to hope and gratitude by a thread. The saying goes, “this too shall pass” but it feels like there’s a lot of really bad stuff to come before that happens. 

So I am actively working on trying to keep my focus on things I can control. And what I really need to do this weekend is put my 24/7 news device down and cook some food and clean out a closet or two and read one of the 5 books I have started. I’ll report back. 

So here are my pics, which I’ll just leave here with no explanations.

I hope everyone has a peaceful weekend. ❤️

Timehop Tuesday

​The Timehop today is Callie and the boxers!

We loved Kona and we love Luna! Even with their dumb faces. 🤪

Weekend Wrap-Up

​Happy Sunday. I’m afraid this won’t be a very exciting wrap-up. I have had a sinus/congestion issue all week and am TIRED. Chris and I spent part of the weekend a few hours away for our friend Bethany’s mom’s memorial service. We got back last night. Luna was a little clingy as per usual, and Maya and I learned a new game. The exciting event today was Maya earned enough money for a double piercing on each ear.

Reality starts back up tomorrow and I don’t know if any of us are ready, but here we go. 

A Picture Update

​Hi all! It’s somehow Friday already and winter break is nearly over! After such a busy week last week and all the housework over the weekend and into this week, I worked myself into a pretty bad head/sinus cold. So my brain is fuzzy and my nose is stuffed. Here are the pics:

Some climbing and some naughtiness and lots of hot tea.

Thank goodness was she is good with putting together furniture! The main floor is taking shape.

New Year’s sparkles and New Year babysitting for gerbils.

And finally, a pool party at G-ma’s!

Have a lovely weekend! 

Timehop Tuesday

​Today’s Timehop is thanks to my Aunt Mary, who sent us this gem from exactly 30 years ago! 

This was from a cruise we took celebrating my grandparents…I can’t remember if it was them turning 70 or an anniversary. 

Gotta love 90s fashion! 

Weekend Wrap-Up

​Hello all! Frankly, I’m impressed with myself that I know it is Sunday! 

We had a nice weekend, and I have been on a home organization journey! I started the evening of Christmas by rearranging and de-cluttering our living room. I’m still waiting for a couple new furniture pieces so I’ll wait to share the first al product until those come. But I have also redone our coffee station, our entry way, and a big chunk of our kitchen. 

I spent Saturday morning thrifting and found a bunch of house things to spiff things up! 

On Saturday afternoon we met up with some fam for a winter hike.

Today I started calmly in my new reading chair, but then I emptied every kitchen cabinet and it took me half to day to put it all back together. I also tried a new recipe!

Tonight we went to Boom’s to see Mari, Josh et al one more time before they head back to CO.

We made it home in the snowstorm and took Luna out in the new snow.

Have a great week! 2025, good riddance. 2026, here we come!