October Birthdays are still rolling

 I think every family has one month out of the year that is birthday loaded.  Those months that are jam packed with birthday after birthday, day after day, week after week.  October is that month for us.

We kicked off October 1st with my mom's birthday... & this past weekend, there was another birthday.  

This little baby....

Goodness gracious - 13 years ago, I looked YOUNG.
Time has not been kind to me.

I love he had red hair for like 104 hours of his life.  Seriously - it was so red & pretty & then BLINK... turned into a blondie.

He turned 13!  Our first grandson.  A teenager. I can't believe it.  I remember getting the phone call when Julie was in Texas & went into labor SUPER EARLY & Isaac was in the NICU hooked up to tons of machines & a scary experience for first time parents.

Now, - a scary experience for these same parents as they venture into the world of TEENAGERS! Those first kiddos make all the experiences of firsts so fun, dont they?

Where does the time go???

& then yesterday, it was our Ernie's birthday.

Yes, we celebrate our dogs birthdays.  We're those people. 
No shame in it & my dogs are super happy about it.  

This is the day we brought Ernie home... which was in November, but still, our first picture of this cute little fluff ball.

He has been such a personality in our home & brings so much joy to us.

& 3 years in dog years is what... 21 years? 

Nope - I'll take him as a teenager still too because he's always in something & has ATTITUDE! 
ATT-IITTTT-TUDEEEE!

Sassy little boy.

He's our home watcher & protector, frisbee catcher - the friendliest dog to everyone that Ricky & I deem "safe"- a true daddy's boy.  He's just the best baby.  I mean, ALL our babies are just the best.  

Time keeps on ticking... & I'm happy & thankful for every single one of these birthdays ...

... & stay tuned...we have more coming up Friday.

What month is your "Birthday overload" month?

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This may be all in my head, but I feel like it works.  
Essential oils that you rub behind your ear when vertigo hits... it does seem to calm it down a little bit

My hair has been HORRIBLY dry lately & I read where this tends to work well.
I actually love the way it's working on my hair.
I was looking for the shampoo but Amazon was out - so I am going ahead & trying the conditioner & will keep an eye out for the match.

I am not even joking when I say I have 4 of these  & yep... bought another one.  
They go on sale & I'll snag them up when they're around $8.00.
Honest to goodness - these are the BEST cups on keeping things cold.  I'll put ice in them at the end of the night to put next to my bed (Thanks hot flashes) & ice will still be in there in the morning.
It's also supposed to work for hot - but I'm usually more concerned for cold drinks.

I've been using them for iced coffee mixed together with Premiere Protein for my "after work out lunch" & it fits perfectly.

I have been wanting this Revlon Hair Dryer & Volumizing Air Brush for the LONGEST time.
I actually happened to be on one day & saw it was marked down nearly $10.00 & the confetti canons went off -Time to snag it up.
I hear so many people talk about this & how well it works, so I ready to give it a try on my hair.
It surprises me how well it works. Does it keep me totally frizz free? Nope... but nothing does.
It'll be nice  to use though in turns with my straightener.

These are so nice!
You put these on top of 4x4 poles & you have an instant solar light.  
They work really well too. They brighten up when people walk by with a motion detector & then are just a nice dim light after 15 seconds. I'm really impressed with these.

What's some Fun things you've gotten lately from Amazon?

One Sentence a Day {September 2020}

 

Because I had already had it set to go before Blogtober... & hey, its a post.

Let's look back at September.... 

Which this makes me kinda sad my One Second a Day is gone when I see this....I have to catch myself on some days when I'm like - I gotta record something. It has a been a little nice to have one less thing on my daily list to do.  I do still enjoy doing this though.

My plan all along & why I started this was because I enjoy looking back at the end of the year & seeing how my hear wend. Funny what one sentence brings back in memories.

Here we go...  September

1 - Tues /  September 1 is my cue to pull out my fall decorations #myfavorite

2 - Wed /  I got way too excited about the cast reveal of Dancing with the Stars #alotofgooddancers #CAROLBASKIN!!!!

3 - Thurs /  I started out thinking Cobra Kai was the corniest show ever & now am obsessed with it #PoorJohny

4 - Fri / Finally went to the doctor to get some issues I've been having for awhile checked out. #nowIwait

5 - Sat / I made a trip to the library while the Hubs had to work on the weekend & then the reading was ON #bookhaul

6 - Sun / I honestly never tire of Topp't's salads #StillTOGOforus

7 - Mon / Made sure to use Labor Day to get to the grocery early before the crowds rolled in #readtherestoftheday

8 - Tues / Excited to start off a Beth Moore study with my precious friend #andtoseeherface!!!! #fromasocialdistance

9 - Wed / Anxious for my niece who is having her first surgery today #tenniswreckedhershoulder

10 - Thurs / Its September, so tell me why it still feels like July #SOHOT

11 - Fri / Still..... 19 years later..... we will never forget #Sept11

12 - Sat / I got a new phone after 6 years! #carryingitlikeachinadoll

13 - Sun / My new curtains are hung in the bedroom & I am LOVING them! #ifeelfancy

14 - Mon /  UPS is just a big bunch of FAIL lately with my work deliveries #takingthescenicroute

15 - Tues /  Another great night of conversation in our Bible Study about people dividing but God going with them, fullyb blessing their journey #Entrusted

16- - Wed / My gracefulness took me to a new level & left me in the middle of the road & in Urgent care with a messed up ankle, knee & shoulder. #HURTSOBAD

17 - Thurs /  I cant even begin to say how sore my whole body is. #cantraisearmup

18 - Fri /  I was devastated to hear the news of the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg #legacy

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19 - Sat /  Took advantage of the fall weather & the need to keep my foot propped up to sit outside & read two books! #gorgeousday #wishIcouldgoforawalk

20 - Sun /  Another day of doing nothing but sitting outside & reading #LOVINGIT

21 - Mon /  I was so disappointed when I was waiting ALL day for Dancing with the Stars & found out Monday Night Football pushes it back a day #GivemetheGlitter

22 - Tues /  I had to get up super early to drink contrast at 7am for a CT Scan #notabreakfastofchampions

23 - Wed /  The verdict came back for Breonna Taylor #PrayingforLouisville

24 - Thurs / All my results came back from my CT Scan & got the all clear that everything looks OK #WHEW

25 - Fri / I have gone & got myself hooked on the new Charmed TV show #surprisinglyloveit

26 - Sat /  Finally got my chalkboard ready for Fall #lovelettering

27 - Sun /  I was sitting outside reading & it was like something out of a movie set with the leaves falling all around me #perfectday

28 - Mon /  My foot is taking on a whole new swelling in front of the ankle & on the side of the foot. #hurtssobad

29 - Tues /  First Presidential Debate of 2020 #YIKESSSSSSSS

30 - Wed /  It is officially cardigan season #makesmyhearthappy

Goodbye September.... another month behind us.

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Fall day with Enola

 Hello Monday!  

I've made it through my first weekend of Blogtober ... in case you missed it, here was my Saturday post & Sunday post... which Sunday was fun with all the cute finds I got out shopping.

So far, I'm enjoying all the freedom to my blog posting. & I may not do a Sunday post actually.  I mean, the Lord even says Sunday is a day of rest, right? :) We'll see... I mean, here we go again - Blogtober is about posting when I want.  All that to say, dont be angry IF you dont see a post on Sunday.  But I'll still do Monday - Saturday definitely.

Sunday was just a FALL day though - through & through, pure FALL. 
It was so super chilly & gray & leaves were falling everywhere outside the window. To me, I loved it. You won't usually say hear me say that when the sun's not out but it did make my fall loving heart so happy.

After all the walking with on Saturday, my ankle.... whooof. It hurts. Bad. It's swollen in the weirdest way. Its right in front of the ankle bone that is so super puffy. & if I turn any sort of wrong direction, INSTANT TEARS.  And I've also learned, I can't move my 2nd to last toe.  Its like it dead. I dont feel anything in it either.  That can't be good.  I may be calling my orthopedic doctor today to get his thoughts on it and schedule an appointment.

I just stayed down as much as possible & stuck the RICE method....

The dogs were super happy about it.  More time to snuggle on the couch.

This was the perfect day to just sit still, relax & watch that new movie on Netflix - Enola Holmes.

SUPER CUTE!!!

I really enjoyed it. I think it would be a really cute movie for mom's to watch with their daughters too. Pure GIRL POWER! & so many good quotes & thoughts in it.  & Millie Bobby Brown is just so good in it. I love seeing her stretch outside of her Eleven character & cant wait to see everything she does in the future.

Plus... Henry Cavill.

I didnt even know the other Holmes brother was played by Me Before You actor... Sam Claffin. He totally didnt even look like himself in this movie.

I'll probably watch it again just because it's a cute one to enjoy. Giving me all the Anne of Green Gables feels. I really wish they would do some of these in like a series or future movies with more mysteries to solve.

I mentioned not too long ago how I love all the Merlin & Camelot  things... I also love Sherlock Holmes.  The movies with Robert Downy Jr .. loved those. Elementary on CBS - loved that show too ...& I just started watching the series on Netflix with Benedict Cumberbatch. 

Except now, I'll watch it & want Holmes sister, Enola in it!

Which by the way, I really love that name.   I'm seeing that as baby names popping up in the next year or two.

But yeah... that was basically my Sunday....

& I loved every second of it. 

Ernie apparently did too... look at how cute he is sleeping away the day.

To be fair, I did do a few loads of laundry.  
But when you have to do one step at a time with a wonky ankle, I try to keep trips up & down steps limited.  I'm honestly not trying to make excuses for my laundry piling up :) 

How was your weekend?

Do you like any of the Sherlock series?

Did you watch Enola Holmes yet?

Are you feeling all the Fall weather where you're at?

Shopping Saturday Haul

 My Saturday's are typically just staying at home, reading, cleaning, or lately, putting my ankle up.

I knew I needed to go to Sam's Club to pick up some coffee & The Hubs was all ready to go out today so we headed out & ended up with a full car coming home.  Wanna see some of the things I got?

So I cant believe I havent picked up the book in the Twilight Saga before now. I just have overlooked it I guess - but I picked it up for under $17.00 at Sam's Club & ready to tackle this 600+ page book.  Get sucked back into the world of the Cullens.

I also needed to pick up some batteries for my flash for my camera & I was so super excited to see these sanitizing wipes.  I like they say they're safe for the skin so you can use them to wipe off your hands and surfaces. These babies were being surrounded by people grabbing & throwing in their cart.  Anything sanitizing is like GOLD BABY - GOLD

Here's the main reason I wanted to go .... MY COFFEE.  The last 2 times we've  been to Sam's Club, they've been out of this kind of coffee & its my favorite.  I had to get another box & it was disgusting. Yes, I drank all 100 cups of it, but I wasn't happy about it.  I may have hugged this coffee when I put it in my basket.

Do you know Sam's Club was totally out of toilet paper & paper towel. Are we doing this again?  Really?

The Hubs had to go into Home Depot & I told him to take his time... I had a new book to read.  He took me VERY seriously because he was in there for over 30 minutes.  He actually ran into someone he knew & got to talking, but I didnt mind one bit. I was able to knock out the first chapter of the book (I'm not a slow reader - the chapters are LONG in this book)

We were both starving & I cant help it y'all... I dont know how you all eat inside of places. We cant make ourselves do it.  We have not ate in a restaurant now for 7 months!!! CRAZYYYYY.  But we knew that Culvers had a good outside area to eat at & we found out they have a new veggie burger & I wanted to give it a try.

I wasn't overly impressed. I actually like the other veggie burger they  used to carry.  But I'll never turn my nose to a veggie burger. Glad there are options are places to eat out.

We left there & decided to make a tirp to WalMart. We never go to Walmart ... but I was excited because I ended up finding some good planner stickers!

Those Teacher sticker books... CLEARANCE FOR $5.00!!!!!!!! I had to get two. & yes, I know I'm not a teacher, but this sticker  book has a LOT of things I will still use in it. Pay Bill stickers, cute little stickers with books & pens & of course those plants you see. Love it!  For $5.00.... how can I not?

Those floral stickers - I've purchased before too & love them. They make a planner page instantly beautiful.

I also bought this sweatshirt.... 

Perfect for Fall. It's so lightweight too. Its actually a "Loungewear" top but I have bought these before & they work just find wearing as a sweatshirt with jeans.  They're so comfy & I always enjoy the graphics on them.

I couldnt pass up getting some more Wick Wax Melts too. These are my FAVORITEEEEEEE!!! They smell SO GOOD!!!! I will always pick this brand to make my home smell so delicious.

The big winner of the day though was this little girl......

We found this Serta Matress dog bed at Sam's Club for under $40.00.... I would say she approves.  She needs the comfy beds for her 15 year old bones.  

... AND after all that walking, I came home to soak my ankle in some Epson salt because of course, I pushed it.  OH YEAH -I also TRIPPED over a concrete parking barrier while we were out.  Yep.  Tripped on it with my bad ankle. I just sat in the car & cried.  Ricky said he's going to get me a helmet & some padding for me.  We're convinced I'm on a klutz roll.  Has someone put a hex on me for Halloween?  WELL STOP IT PLEASE.

What did you do for Saturday?

Do any shopping lately?

Do you have a dozen dog beds around your home? Just me?

Awareness & Humbleness

 I was all set to talk about tofu turkey lunch meat today, which I was really kinda excited to talk about.. & then breaking news comes on the TV while I'm sweeping my kitchen floor ....

I've sat here watching the TV as the President of the United States gets carried away in a Choppa (said in my best Arnold voice) to get monitored for his diagnosis of Covid.

I know there's so many thoughts by so many .... many of well wishes & prayers for our President... many others that pointing towards karma.

I just hope in the end, no one gets fatally sick... that there's full recovery - because we've already lost WAY TOO MANY people to Covid. 
One is too many.
Over 200,000 in our country is disgusting. 

I hope that AWARENESS comes out of this that COVID has NOT GONE AWAY & people are still suffering, getting sick.... dying from a pandemic that is still spreading rapidly in our country.

Personally, The Hubs & I know of multiple people that have been diagnosed as Covid positive just last week.  It's still going ... still spreading.

My biggest fear in this - because I'm sure The President will receive beyond the greatest health care & will be just fine...but I feel like if he was knocking on deaths door with Covid (which I hope not), I think he'll come out of this & say, "It was nothing.  No problem. Anyone can battle this". 

I really hope & pray COVID isn't belittled.

I hope to see some humbleness.

I really hope to see the leader of our country acknowledge this is a virus that is something to be addressed, it is serious & can be dangerous & it is a national (& global) issue & acknowledge it's not going to "just disappear".  I really hope there is sympathy to relate to so many that have lost loved ones to this.

Just when you think 2020, the election, & the political climate can't get any crazier.....

Oh... & by the way, my tofu turkey lunch meat is pretty awesome.

I didnt even get birthday cake!

Whoo hooo! My momma's birthday was yesterday.  I'm always up for any reason to get a cake.  I mean, I usually can use excuses like, "It's Wednesday"... but this time, a REAL reason. Birthday celebrations.

When I logged off of work, I headed over to mom's & we headed down to Target.  Because what else is better than walking around Target to just roam?  Especially on a week day when it's not that busy.  I've  learned that going to the store or grocery really pays off to go on a weird Mon - Thursday evening.

You cant tell in that pic above... but mom's smiling.

2 things we learned wearing masks in Target. 1.) When I say, SMILE for a birthday picture, it matters not.  I mean, I should take all my Top Model training & tell her to SMIZE instead. 2.) Dont bother with the candle aisle.  I was wanting some good Fall scented candles, but we tried smelling candles through our masks just for the fun of it .... these masks must be pretty good because we could smell nothing.  Then I figured I wasn't going to spend good money that I cant smell through a piece of fabric.

We did go through the Halloween stuff because PRIORITIES. I love me some Halloween.  When I saw this little riding squirrel to put on a dog for a costume, I so badly wanted to get it. But my big Aussies - no way would this fit.  I know my dad would have gotten the BIGGEST kick out this over anyone!

We ended up not being able to roam as much as we wanted because my ankle... its still not doing the best.  I keep thinking I'm healing faster than I really am & once I stand on my ankle or move for too long, my ankle gets the last laugh.  I'm starting to get kinda concerned that there is some ligament or tendon issues.  Of course, I am someone who jumps to the worst possible conclusion & The Hubs tells me I'm just fine & time will heal all wounds.  

For the record, I am typically the glass half full on every other thing in life & he's the glass is nearly empty.... but when it comes to health issues, we totally flip.  We complete each other... or keep each other sane - one in the same.

I cant fit my foot in a regular pair of shoes yet with this ankle

We checked out but made sure to have a little treat to have in the car while we ordered some take out for a birthday dinner.

& of course, if ya didnt know... it was TRIPLE STAR DAY at Starbucks!!! which is like a siren singing a song luring me into the middle of the ocean.  Had to go get an iced coffee for the morning to start off my Friday the right way!

We headed up to pick up some Tumbleweed & got there fairly early so sat in the parking lot & chatted up & enjoyed the sunset. It was absolutely a beautiful fall day. I am loving the seasons this year - we have gotten a taste of each of them.  Keep it up fall!!!

Mom & I got back to her house & chowed down...so delicious... & by the time we finished eating, I was so stuffed that I couldnt even look at the birthday cake I had picked  up for mom. I must have really meant that fully (pun intended) because I didnt take a picture of mom's cake!!!!  That's bad.  But I'm sure if you know my mom - you know I had her a blue cake.  I should just insert any picture of her cakes over the past 20 years.

Driving home from my mom's - something came to mind about her birthday.  She is now the age my dad was when he passed away. Which feels just really strange to me with dad being 3 years older than her. Age & numbers & dates are just so bizarre in how they relate to the ones remaining when someone passes away.

What's even more bizarre.... I realized I am the exact same age my mom was when I got married.  Hold up - what? Yes... my mom was my age when I walked down the aisle.  

Mom's birthday is tripping me up.....

But we celebrated together & I'm grateful she's here with me on her 73rd birthday....

.. side note... I'm also glad I walked out of Target with these babies.  Because I need to celebrate getting through a day myself.

(Click pic for link to these babies)

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& because its Friday - I cant resist a few Funnies

Happy Friday all!!!

I'll be back TOMORROW... because Blogtober is in full effect!