For today......Monday,
July 9, 2012
Outside my window....the sun is brightly shining today. The forecast is for 101 degrees, it is 56 degrees right now. The forecasts for rest of the week look to be the same or higher!
I am thinking.....we had a very nice weekend. William and I went out to a late breakfast on Saturday morning, and then to the farmer's market. (I love the farmer's market!) We bought yummy fruit and veggies for the week. Saturday afternoon was very relaxing! Sunday was also nice and relaxing. I couldn't ask for a better weekend! :)
In the kitchen...I actually made a menu plan for this week...yay! I don't know why it is so hard for me to do a menu plan every week! (It makes my life so much easier!) Michelle is working tonight, and on the nights she's gone I try to fix a meal that she doesn't like. So tonight I'm fixing a zucchini and pasta dish and a big green salad.
I am wearing.....blue denim skirt, gray short sleeved shirt, barefoot.
I am going... no where today! I plan on staying pretty close to home all this week, unless Mom has to go to the lab.
I am reading.....a book called Colorado, by Rosie Dow.
I am hearing.....the house is very quiet right now, so I'm hearing just the fans that are running. William has gone to take Dad to the lab at the VA hospital, and Michelle has already left for school. So I'm here by myself, in a quiet house, which I love! A house that also needs to be cleaned very soon.... :)
One of my favorite
things......enjoying a clean house! ♥
Parker, me, and my nephew Joe.
My mom...the birthday girl. She looks so pretty in pink. :)
My Dad
Parker enjoying his wading pool in the backyard. ♥
Parker has discovered the garden hose, and is fascinated by it! ;)
Beautiful daisies for a simple centerpiece (and birthday confetti).
The birthday cakes, a strawberry shortcake,
and chocolate strawberry shortcake. They
were both delicious! :)
Mmmmm... those strawberry desserts look absolutely heavenly!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! I like a quiet house, too!
ReplyDeleteStay cool, Susan B!
I'm the same way with menu planning.....it is a difficult chore that makes life *much* easier once completed.
ReplyDeleteThose desserts look AMAZING.....
Hi Susan!
ReplyDeleteIt is really hot here too! We are suppose to hit almost 100 degrees this week - I think it that way all over the country! We need to pray for cooler weather.
It sounds like you are keeping busy with life and family! Parker is getting so big . . . and more adorable as the days go by!
Happy late birthday to your beautiful mother! The cakes look delicious, of course anything with chocolate and strawberries has to be wonderful!!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs,
Barb
I always enjoy hearing about your day Susan!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel like I'm right there :)
Parker is getting so big and he's so cute! Happy Birthday to your Mom! She does look so pretty in pink!
Those cakes look dee-lish!
I enjoy having the house all to myself sometimes too and I also enjoy cleaning and the freshness after.
Blessings sweet friend and hope you have a great week!
Deborah xoxoxo
Hi Susan, I love coming by and getting caught up; you are one busy gal. It's been in the 100's here too but we get the humidity. Loved seeing the family pics-especially of your mom & dad(you are so blessed that you still have them). Parker is so cute, especially looking at the hose. What yummy desserts-again you are lucky you can have them; somehow gluten free never looks as good as regular.
ReplyDeleteHugs today.
Noreen
Hi Susan, I've gotten behind with reading blogs and have enjoyed catching up. It is so nice to see pics of your mom and dad and you and Parker. Your mom looks very happy and the cakes are so pretty. I can remember my nephews loved to play in the water. Parker is just a delight. We are still suffering with extreme HEAT but rain is in the forecast. Blessings to you all and I hope Parker is feeling better today.
ReplyDeleteSusan, those cakes look so scrumptious! Is there any left??? :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your mother. She does look pretty in pink!
Enjoyed reading your daybook, Susan, and the photos are precious, I know you and your husband are enjoying Parker, he is really growing, so fast! Your parents are precious too! Enjoy your week! we have finally gotten away from triple digit temps. We broke all kinds of records.
ReplyDeleteThose cakes look so delicious!
Hugs,
Sue
Oh my! Those cakes DO look yummy! Stay cool, and enjoy your beautiful family! (and a quiet house every now & then is a good thing, too!!)
ReplyDeleteWow...enjoy the cooler mornings! I honestly want to reach through this screen and grab those heavenly desserts right off your table! I am with you where menu planning goes...why do I over look this area of time and planning that would make my life so much easier. I always enjoy reading these simple day posts...slows me down a little and helps me reflect. Have a wonderful rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Those cakes look delicious. Parker is such a cutie. They are fun at this age! Looks like you had a wonderful time :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness those cakes look so yummy! Parker is growing so fast he is just adorable. Happy birthday to your mama. I love your denim skirt. I see you post that you are wearing it before and it sounds so cute.Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love the Farmer's Market too! And I agree with you ~ I seems hard for me to make a weekly menu plan too! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a very warm day for you!
Blessings,
Sharon