Saturday Accomplishments

 Happy Sunday, friends!

Yesterday morning, Trista and I made an early trip to Hobby Lobby, arriving just after the doors opened. Wow…I felt like fall had completely taken over the store overnight!

Not My Buggy!!

 Pumpkins were everywhere—tiny little pumpkins, giant orange pumpkins, velvet pumpkins, pumpkins in every color imaginable. And if that wasn’t enough, Christmas decorations were already making their grand appearance too! Y’all…it’s still HOT here in Texas! It’s hard to wrap my mind around pumpkins and Christmas trees when we’re still sweating through triple-digit temperatures.

Our mission wasn’t to shop for fall, though. We were there to pick up the last few things for Tori’s upcoming Bridgerton-inspired bridal shower. I’ve been making the lighted centerpieces for the guest tables, with two centerpieces to be on each table. Yesterday afternoon I settled in and got busy. I’m happy to say I’ve finished 12 of them…only 8 more to go! Seeing everything come together is so exciting, and I can’t wait for everyone to see them.

Once we finished shopping, we walked next door to Chicken Salad Chick for a quick sandwich. It couldn’t have worked out any better—good food, great company, and just enough time to recharge before heading home to tackle the rest of the day’s projects.

It turned into one of those wonderfully busy Saturdays where you’re constantly on the go, yet by the end of the day you can look around and say, “I really got a lot accomplished.” Those are the best kinds of days.

Now we’re looking ahead to another week of true Texas summer. The forecast is calling for temperatures around 101 degrees with plenty of humidity. Whew! That’s definitely not my favorite

kind of weather.

No place to sit at this table for sure!!!

I hope each of you has a beautiful Sunday. Take time to slow down, count your blessings, and enjoy this day that the Lord has made.

Have a wonderful day, sweet friends! ❤️

Shug......🌻

Just Coffee

 I’ve noticed something lately… my coffee tastes have changed over the years.

There was a time when I wanted to try every new flavor that came along. Now? I’ve become wonderfully simple.

Just give me a hot cup of black coffee, and I’m happy. No fancy syrups, whipped cream, mocha drizzle, or iced concoctions. Just rich, steaming coffee in my favorite mug. I enjoy the comforting feel about keeping it simple.

Of course, the world of coffee is endless these days. Whole beans, freshly ground blends, single-origin roasts, flavored coffees, K-Cups, espresso machines that look like they belong in a café—you can make coffee a hundred different ways.

Me? I’m perfectly content with a good, honest cup of black coffee.

Now I’m curious about all of you.

☕ How do you make your coffee?

☕ Do you grind fresh beans or reach for a K-Cup?

☕ Do you have one of those fancy espresso machines?

☕ And most importantly… what’s your favorite way to enjoy your morning cup?

I’d love to hear how everyone enjoys their coffee. 

Coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a little daily ritual that starts my day.

"My favorite coffee recipe?  Hot, Black, Peaceful."

Shug.....🍩

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  Good Early Morning....

It is still morning, Right?   I've been up since 5:00 A.M. which is a little too early for me!  We had a very early MRI at the hospital this morning..

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Update on my CLEAN House...   Y'all, when I came home yesterday afternoon, my house was totally clean and the entire house had such a wonderful smell.  I could get used to this for sure.. 

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My precious granddaughter FaceTimed me last evening because she couldn't wait to show me something from her vacation in Florida.

A few weeks ago, she asked me to write the words "Let God" in cursive on a piece of paper... I thought nothing of it at the time and happily wrote the words for her. 

During our FaceTime call, she turned the camera toward her shoulder and surprised me with the sweetest gift.  She had those very words tattooed in my own handwriting, exactly as I had written them.  

Now, I'm not someone who gets excited about tattoos, and I don't have one myself.  But this wasn't just a tattoo...it was a heartfelt reminder of faith, love and the special bond we share.  Seeing my handwriting become something so meaningful to her truly touched my heart. 

Let me be clear....as I said...I do not have any tattoos, and whether someone chooses to get one is their personal decision.. But when it's done with love and carries such deep meaning, it's hard not to appreciate the beautiful story behind it.  

I honestly thought I snapped a photo of it, but it's not in my photos, so I guess I didn't.  

Oops...Found it!!

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This afternoon I will be making plans to host a 97th Birthday for my Father-in-law.  Making plans for the menu, the decorations and figuring out exactly how we want to honor him.  The party is July 26th...  I best get busy... 

Big Hugs to each of you....

Whatever you are doing today....HAVE FUN!!

Shug...

Keeping Myself Busy...

 Was able to snap a picture of my new hair cut..!!

I think I'm going to enjoy having it shorter.....

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This has been a somewhat Lonely week.  Our family all left on Monday.....Shanda and her family left last Saturday to vacation at the Beach in Florida and Trista has been at a counselors conference in New Orleans since last Friday....Her husband is in Wisconsin working...  Everybody is gone doing their own thing and this is great...

How have I kept myself busy....?  Get this!!  I have a house cleaner coming today.  (First time I've had someone come in and clean my house in over 30 years.)  Well...I have been CLEANING  house all week long.   Sam made this comment: "The house cleaner is going to owe you for doing her job!!"

Do any of you do this??  Clean your house before someone comes to clean it?  I can't have someone thinking that I'm not a good housekeeper.  lol..  

I prefer cleaning my own house, but the truth is...I need help with the deep cleaning. Can't believe I am admitting this.  

Check out these adorable earrings....

Shanda has a new hobby this summer.....She has been making all kinds of Jewelry and truthfully, everything she has made is so cute. These are made out of clay....she designs them and then bakes them... Wa La...out comes a cute piece of jewelry..

The lemon earrings were specifically made to go with one of her sun dress she took with her to Florida....  They match perfectly...

She made all the ladies in our family a pair of July 4th earrings.  We were all decked out in red, white and blue...Earrings to match!!

Here are the ones I chose!!  Loved them!!

Lets see....what else has been happening??  We have had RAIN and lots of it!!  I am thanking the Lord for our much needed rain!!  South Texas is once again getting hammered with so much rain.  Prayers for everyones safety... Lots of flooding down in that area.  

Wishing you all a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Kind of Day!!

Shug....💛