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with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
I’m back! Did you even miss me? I missed being able to easily visit everyone and am looking forward to getting caught up this week. We came back to cooler weather, but this week looks like it will be heavenly 😀 in the 60’s and 70’s.
As I settle back into a routine, I see that we are ALMOST through half this year. Where did it go?? I was only gone 3 weeks, but it felt like 3 months – we did 10 days of project research, the family reunion which I coordinate so it can be a bit involved trying to deal with snapfus and such and then a week at my SIL’s house updating her electronics and issues. WHEW I need a vacation from my vacation 😀
Our trip was wonderful, but it is so nice to have the laundry done and things back in their places, even if just temporarily. Even so, we are planning another trip in August for our BIG anniversary and hopefully the last of the project research 😀
The family reunion went really well despite hating the location! Long story short, we investigated several new venues on the way home for a new site in 2022. We have this reunion EVERY year (except last year – thank you COVID for breaking our perfect record) and are REALLY excited about the new site we found.The group coordinator I’m working with is wonderful and has even helped us arrange a short trip in August for our anniversary so we can get the “lay of the land”.
It is an RV resort park that will accommodate all the family members with their own RVs or trailers as well as those that want to rent cabins or tent sites. It also has plenty for the littles to do recreational wise and is near by to wine tasting, the Solvang Danish community and even an Ostrich/Gnu farm. I spent most of last week organizing the new venue and letters to family members to get the reservations in place. WHEW, glad that’s over except for the trip hubby and I are even going for in August for our anniversary to acclimate ourselves so that next family reunion goes smoothly.
Hot water and apple, carrot pineapple toddler squeeze.
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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Hubby and I were listening to Jana DeLeon’s Miss Fortune series on audible during the trip and heard 3 books. Next trip we’ll do books 4-7 or 8, but in the meantime I’m reading book 20 – Fortune Funhouse!
Editing is HIGH on my list. I know many of you have been following along on my InstaGram feed so you know what I mean! But, I do have a favorite, well one of many favorites, but this one is pretty special. I got my niece laughing and she rewarded me with SUPER SWEET picture!
Some old family friends celebrated a REALLY BIG anniversary recently. When I got to my SIL’s house and saw this invitation with a picture of their wedding day, it really made me smile. Can you guess who Ted looks like?
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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DINNER
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BAKED LEMON GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN & ROASTED VEGGIES
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EGG ROLLS IN A BOWL with AVOCADO RED ONION SALAD
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C.O.R.N. CLEAN OUT REFRIGERATOR NIGHT
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MELISSA’S CHICKEN & GREEN BEANS
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BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN & WILD RICE
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HUNGARIAN CHICKEN & CREAMED PEAS
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PORK SCHNITZEL & BRAISED RED CABBAGE
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DESSERT
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CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES
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- GARLIC & LEMON CACIO E PEPE
- LEMON & HERB MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS
Love the life tip. It’s so true.
Welcome back. I’m always hit or miss with this and really need to be more on top of blogging.
Your niece is a cutie and her smile is contagious. Glad you got to have your family reunion this year. I’m sure it was great seeing everyone.
Thank you! It really was great to see and be able to hug everyone! I m trying to stay diligent on blogging too. The Happy Homemaker Monday really helps me with staying focused. I LOVE spending time with the littles and their contagious smiles and joy 😀
Glad you made it back. What a cute picture of your niece! Hope you take some time to relax before you get to work planning your next trips. Have a wonderful week!
I am almost all caught up and will be talking at least a few days rest. I’m exhausted! 😀
Welcome home lovely Lady!
The reunion looked so fun from all the pics I saw on insta. And it sure sounds like you found a perfect spot! That’s awesome!! And that pic of your niece – be still my heart. So adorable and that smile is just pure joy. I can’t think who Ted looks like? Buddy Holly? Lol
I hope that the rest of the week goes well and you get all caught up. Love your tips and inspo as always lovely Lady. Blessings to you. xo
Maybe it’s just me, but think Ted looks just like a young Drew Carey? I’m almost caught up! But, now I need a serious rest! 😀
Welcome back home! Glad you got to enjoy your trip.
Looks like a great spot for the family reunion next year.
Cut pic of your nice. Love the old black and white wedding picture invitation!
Hope you have a great week
Thanks! Have a GREAT week too. 😀
Glad you are back. It’s always seem you need a vacation from a vacation. Have a great week.
Thanks! Isn’t that the truth? I’m already looking forward to the next trip 😀
It really did seem like you were gone way longer than three weeks! Glad it was a good trip. The reunion looked like so much fun. It’s so nice that your family does this every year. I’m not even in touch with the majority of my extended family anymore. Sounds like you have a busy week of catch up to do, hope all goes smoothly!
It was fun, but I’m more exhausted now than ever and already looking forward to the next trip! We are a close knit family! We had 4 generations there this year. Seems like each new generation is just as close as the last and we all have tons of fun together 😀 I got the majority of things done today, but will work a few into each day this week and by next week I’ll be back to normal – WHATEVER that is!