COFFEE AND A GOOD PIE

 

This made me laugh this morning!!  

I grabbed a cup this morning to start my morning coffee...  You know how it is when you first get up out of bed.... eyes barely open, just needing to get some coffee in you.  

It wasn't until after I joined Sam outside that I realized my cup had a popsicle on it!!  It definitely is "Sweet Summertime" but I feel like a nice serving of lemonade or fruit punch might taste better in this particular cup.  

Oh well....I drank my coffee and pretended that I had snowflakes on the front of my cup!!  It tasted pretty GOOD!!

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Switching Gears Here!!

So, my kiddos were in Florida all last week.. 

They enjoyed the beach and all of the FUN things that go along with being on vacation..in Florida.

Our family has taken many vacations to Panama City and one of our all time favorite places to eat is "Captain Anderson's."  

If you are looking for GREAT Food, great service, a great atmosphere....AND the BEST desserts in Panama City, then Captain Anderson's is a must!!

Well.. Shanda, Tom and the family once again visited this awesome restaurant while they were there.  Not just once....but twice!!

One of my favorite desserts from there is the coconut cream pie!!

Guess What?

They brought back a WHOLE coconut cream pie for Sam and I to enjoy!!

LOL.....we did share with Trista and others that stopped by.  

We live 11 hours from PC, which is 704 miles away.

Tom and Shanda....purchased a styrofoam cooler...they froze water bottles the night before they were to head home, placed the frozen bottles in the bottom of the cooler and set the pie on top of them.   

This pie....was PERFECT when it arrived here at my house!!  

This is what I call LOVE.  

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Well friends...the temps today are suppose to reach near 100 degrees.  A dip in the pool will most likely happen...

NEW WEEK...NEW BLESSINGS...NEW OPPORTUNITIES!!

HAPPY MONDAY...

SHUG...

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.....🍩

Not Much In this Post.

 

  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...