Shopping Day

 Good Friday morning, y’all!

Seriously, didn’t we just have Monday? October is already flying by, and before we know it, we’ll be carving turkeys and untangling Christmas lights!

Yesterday was one of those days that reminded me just how much fun you can have with a little shopping, a little laughter, and some good company.

I spent the day with my niece, Tammy, and let me tell you, we had ourselves a good time!

I picked her up around 9:00, and off to town we went. Naturally, our first stop was Chick-fil-A. Some folks need coffee to get their motors running, but Tammy and I needed a big ol’ cup of sweet tea! 

We had a little shopping mission in mind. Tammy wanted to find some cute fall decorations to spruce up her room. But before we could get serious about pumpkins, leaves, and all things autumn, we had another important item on our agenda.

A dress for the wedding!

The very FIRST dress Tammy tried on was perfect! It looks so nice on her!!

I wanted to throw confetti! No endless trips to the dressing room, no debating between twelve different outfits, and no “Well, maybe we should keep looking.”

One dress. One happy girl. Mission accomplished!

Next stop was Michael’s, where we hoped to find some fall treasures. Apparently, though, autumn has already been given its eviction notice! Christmas decorations are moving in fast.

We came out empty-handed.

By this time, all that shopping had worked up an appetite. We decided on an early lunch at Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, and oh, was it good!

Good Mexican food, great conversation, and absolutely no reason to hurry.   We talked, laughed, and solved a few of life’s problems. She told me all about her friends and the fun they have in class and on the softball field... 

The home where Tam lives is a wonderful place for young adults with disabilities.  We are Blessed to have a place that Tammy loves and a place that takes care of all her needs.  Best part?  It is only 10 minutes away from our home. 

After lunch, we made a stop at Dollar Tree. Because, honestly, is a shopping day even complete without wandering through Dollar Tree to see what you didn’t know you needed?

Then it was on to Hobby Lobby!

 We finally found plenty of autumn goodies, and Tammy was in her element.

She found the cutest little Christmas tree, but here’s the fun part. Instead of decorating it for Christmas, she picked out some adorable FALL decorations to hang on it!

A fall tree! How cute is that?

She also found some pretty little lights to hang in her room. Her room is going to have that cozy feel and this makes me smile for her.

Of course, we couldn’t call it a successful shopping trip without one final important stop.

SNACKS!

Let’s just say Tammy is now well stocked in the snack department. She should be able to survive a rainy weekend or a good movie marathon. 

By the time we finished our running around, we had checked off our shopping list, filled our stomachs, collected a few treasures, and shared plenty of laughs along the way.

My favorite part of the entire day wasn’t the shopping, the food, or even finding that perfect dress on the first try.

It was simply spending time together.

 Happiness in an ordinary Thursday, conversations over Mexican food, laughter in the dressing room, and making memories with people we love.....this all makes for a very special day!!!

We didn’t do anything fancy. We just spent a day together, and sometimes that’s more than enough.

And now, here we are at Friday again!

I hope your weekend brings you a little sunshine, something good to eat, a reason to laugh, and time with someone who makes your heart happy.

Happy Friday, y’all! 🍁

Good company, sweet memories, and remembering that the best things we bring home from a shopping trip don’t always fit into a shopping bag!  Things I love and appreciate...

Shug..💛

BTW:  I had a good nights rest...I actually slept for 7 1/2 hours with the sleep apnea mask on..   Must have been in a deep sleep because I didn't even realize I had the mask on..   WIN!! WIN!!

Bed Partner and a dinner

Here it is...another week, another week of busyness.  It's Wednesday and I am already two days behind.

First of all...I want to share with you all, My new bed partner.... "Gusty-Flo."

Gusty Flo and I made it through the night last night, but I'm not sure how good things are going.  

I thought I was going to wake up, FULL of energy and moving with speed.  NOPE...didn't happen!!  

Gusty Flo blows in my face all night, hogs my nightstand, and wakes me up numerous times during the night. 

The first night, GF gave me a headache so I ended up connecting with it for only 4 1/2 hours.  Last night....oh my... UP and DOWN, UP and DOWN!!  

I felt strapped down...would you believe that I even had to take my necklace off during the night?  I Never take my necklace off, but for some reason, it was adding to my anxiety of having this breathing machine on my face.  

I know I will get it, but for now....I am tired.  I feel like I've been in a wrestling match and I didn't come out the winner.  LOL.

I'm beginning to think my tiredness might have less to do with needing more sleep and a whole more to do with my latest project. 

I am in the middle of making 10 centerpieces for a special dinner that Sam is hosting on October 30th for the stockholders of the Nursery.  He (Sam) has me to take care of everything, which makes me think that I AM hosting the party!! 

Of course, I can never seem to do anything the easy way.  what starts with "Oh, I'll just make a few centerpieces," somehow turns into flowers, supplies scattered everywhere, and me making an extra trip or two to the store.  

Truthfully, I do enjoy staying busy.  It just makes me short on blogging.  Oh well...I will catch up soon..  

Y'all have a blessed and beautiful day...

shug...

A cute Story

 Happy Tuesday morning, Y'all!

It is 60 degrees outside this morning...  can I now say "It's Fall, Y'all?"

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The cooler weather isn't the only thing putting a smile on my face....

"Pie Pumpkins"

Yesterday, my daughter Shanda called me and she began laughing...

"Mom, I have to tell you what Baylee did."

When somebody starts a conversation like that, you already know you're about to hear something good.  💛

Baylee works with Shanda, and the two of them make a great team as dyslexia specialist. Not only are they both great teachers, they are so loved by their students.  

Baylee has a son named Creed, who is in kindergarten.

Well, Creed came home from school with a note from his teacher. It was officially pumpkin time, and each child needed to bring a small “pie pumpkin” to school—the little 6-inch-or-so pumpkins they would be using for activities over the next few weeks.

Simple enough, right?

Apparently not. 😂

Somewhere between reading “pie pumpkin” and getting dinner fixed for the family, Baylee’s brain rearranged those two little words.

So the next morning, Creed proudly headed off to kindergarten carrying…

A PUMPKIN PIE.

Y’all. 😂😂😂

Not a pumpkin.

Not a little pumpkin.

Not even a pumpkin that could someday become a pie.

An actual, ready-to-eat pumpkin pie.

I can only imagine Creed walking into that classroom like, “Here is my pumpkin pie!"

Can you imagine the look on his teacher's face??  I am guessing she probably ran back to her desk to re-read that note.....

Children arriving with cute little pumpkins and Creed came strolling in ready for Thanksgiving dessert.

Of course, Baylee quickly realized there had been a tiny misunderstanding.

Pie pumpkin. Pumpkin pie.  (even dyslexia teachers can make mistakes, right?"

Same two words.

VERY different school supplies. 😂

 I have to say, I think Baylee deserves a little credit. She may have misunderstood the assignment, but she certainly upgraded it. The teachers asked for a pumpkin and that woman sent breakfast, dessert. 

Poor Creed, he probably didn’t think anything about it. When you’re in kindergarten and your mama hands you a pumpkin pie to take to school, you just grab that pie and go!

🌻 And this is exactly why I love these everyday little stories. Life gives us plenty of serious moments, but every now and then it hands us something so silly and innocent that you just have to laugh.

Fun part of life:  October mornings, little boys carrying pies to school, busy mamas who occasionally read things backwards, and teachers who made Creed feel excited about his  pie.

And to Baylee…

This is a "fun-tastic" memory that your family will enjoy for years to come.  😂

Happy Tuesday, y’all! 🎃🥧❤️

Shug....

* BTW...October is Dyslexia Awareness month!!!

Coffee, Weather, V-Neck

 

Sunday Morning ☕🍂

Well, y’all… this is coffee-sipping weather.

The temperature is hanging out in the low 70s, the sky is cloudy, and for once I can step outside without immediately wondering why I chose to live somewhere that tries to bake me alive half the year. 😂  It truly feels great out on the back porch.  

I love a cloudy Sunday morning.  It makes that first cup of coffee taste a little better....  Just a favorite cup, a comfortable chair, and a few quiet minutes to watch the morning unfold.

..........The cloudy skies, the cooler air, a warm cup between my hands, a warm blanket in my lap, and a grateful heart.  These are the good things of life. 

God gives us these little pauses. Moments to slow down, look around, and realize just how many blessings are tucked into an ordinary morning.

Today I’m sipping my coffee a little slower, enjoying this beautiful change in the weather, and thanking God for another Sunday. 

I'm pretty sure that this one cup of coffee will soon turn into two…. 😂☕🍂

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Our kids have all be gone this weekend....they traveled out to West Texas to visit their kids...(my grandkids)

AND......

Sam and I have probably spent too much time in our recliners....watching TV. this weekend.   We did venture out to the mall yesterday afternoon to shop for a new suit for Sam.  

Wedding is coming up in about 4 weeks, so we needed to get this taken care of.  

We found him a very nice Navy Blue suit and he looks so handsome in it!!  Well, he's handsome anyways, but the suit really does look great on him.  

After we finished shopping, we decided to grab a late lunch at "Longhorn Steak House."  We split the hamburger steak with mushrooms....(I love their mushrooms) and Sam got a salad with no lettuce!!!

Yes, there is such a thing.  His bowl was filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons and cheese...

I ordered their strawberry salad as my side.. It was so GOOD.

We came home and he slept the rest of the afternoon...

I made a pot of homemade Chili..  

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For all you sweet ladies out there....I need help deciding on a necklace to go with my dress for the wedding.  

This dress has a beautiful V-neck that is lined with stones.  

I need something that is heavier than a single stone, and something that will give me some coverage as well...

Sorry...me with no make-up!!

Any Suggestions???

Wishing you all a Blessed Day....

It's a beautiful Sunday, a wonderful day to Praise the Lord, and a sweet day for some rest...

Shug....