• Life

    Monthly Digest – September 2022

    September 28, 2022 - By 

    Another month has flown by. Here’s my Monthly Digest for September 2022! LIFE Happenings We had a great Labor Day weekend. Rob went to Atlanta one Friday morning and instead of driving he took the Groom Transportation which takes people from Auburn to the Atlanta airport. He did this because he was meeting some vendors he works with that were in Atlanta for conference earlier in the week. They were going to talk business for the afternoon and take in a Braves game. One of the guys, Jeff is from the Boston area. He and Rob have bonded over zoom…

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    iSpy #90

    September 26, 2022 - By 

    space I debated on what to put for this one. However, when I went into this very cool restroom I thought it was a very cool ‘space.’ front yard – quarterly mark – I use these tab markers to mark chapters in this book I’m currently reading. abstract I love finding cool patterns or things, zooming in, and getting an ‘abstract’ photo or a patterned photo. This is the zoom in of my Apple watch band. your choice I had a dr’s appointment in Montgomery on Friday. After my appointment, Rob and I went for brunch and then a walk.…

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    Labor Day Weekend 2022

    September 21, 2022 - By 

    We had a really good Labor Day weekend, so I thought I’d share about it. On Saturday, it was the 1st Auburn football game of the season. Rob had to get to the stadium early for work, so I rode with Drew & Caitlyn to campus. It was a fun game. In the 2nd half there was lightening, which we couldn’t see. It ended up getting closer, so the game was delayed. We hung out in the corridors of the stadium, but we kept seeing lots of lightening. We elected to wait for the rain to slow down and then…

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    iSpy #89

    September 19, 2022 - By 

    lush This is an oldie from several years back from the California Redwoods weather – quarterly picturesque starts with I Another old pic, but a favorite. I is for Iguana. This was taken in San Juan, Puerto Rico. your choice I saw this in my side yard this last week as I took the trash out. > You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter I’d love you to join along with us next week! Challenge yourself this week to step out of your comfort zone. Get low, go high, change your angle, get close, back…

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    iSpy #88

    September 10, 2022 - By 

    spirit This was before last week’s Auburn game. The band and cheerleaders gather at the corner near the stadium before the game to cheer before they go into the stadium for pregame. The crowds that gather really show the spirit of Auburn. window view – quarterly change A big change for me this week was getting an new computer finally! I have had my other Macbook since 2011 I think, so I was overdue for a new one. speckled This was my dinner one night. It was specked with my very favorite seasoning that makes everything good. It’s called McCormick…

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    iSpy #87

    September 6, 2022 - By 

    repeat – This design on my shirt repeats. backyard – quarterly starts with T T is for tablespoon vision – This is an old pic of an old contact prescription of mine. choose anything (same vantage point) – monthly – My very disorganized fridge You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter I’d love you to join along with us next week! Challenge yourself this week to step out of your comfort zone. Get low, go high, change your angle, get close, back up. Do something different with your shots this week! A couple simple guidelines..…

  • Life

    Week 39 [2021]

    October 4, 2021 - By 

    Here’s my weekly wrap up for #39 September 27 – October 3, 2021. Sitting at the doc’s office waiting to get my blood drawn. Thinking of Dad that day as it would have been his 67th birthday. Caitlyn’s mom was in town, so we did lunch along with Caitlyn and Drew the day before my birthday. We went to Tacorita’s downtown. Pretty yummy! The next day Rob and I went to Acre for lunch. This cake was free since it was my birthday. On my birthday, the fam along with Caitlyn, of course, and her mom went to Acapulco’s for…

  • Appetizers & Snacks - Lunch - Recipes

    Pinwheels Recipes – Mix & Match

    September 30, 2021 - By 

    Hey yall! Long time no recipe. I mean LOooooong time. Like years! Ouch! Dang. Well anyway, I recently made these Cajun Ranch Pinwheels for a work function and had a couple people ask about the recipe. Luckily, I had a couple pictures of them so I decided to share them along with some other pinwheel recipe options. I will try to make the other Mix and Match Options and include those pictures at some point. I have noticed several recipes lately that reminded me of these pinwheels my Granny used to make and decided these would be perfect for our…

  • Life

    Week 38 [2021]

    September 27, 2021 - By 

    Last week was #38; September 20-26, 2021! Here’s some highlights… I love cooler temps in the mornings. Look at this really cool pumpkin and acorn squash. Kind of a funny story about the pumpkin. I order nearly all my groceries from Walmart pickup. Last year I had ordered an assortment bag of pumpkins and gourds. A couple weeks ago, I thought I had ordered the same thing. However, when I opened the back of my car to get my groceries and bring them in, I see this very interesting pumpkin and I was like, well, ok! *laughing* Tuesday we went…

  • Photography

    iSpy #38

    September 25, 2021 - By 

    real life Drew came over and brought Buster. Not sure Buster was a fan of this configuration. connect These are the stairs are going on to my front door. The other day I noticed this little red ball sticking out from the bricks. I kept passing by, not getting a picture of it. Finally, I decided I had to get a pic of it. Here’s a closer look. Then, I put the phone down to get a straight on shot and here is where you see where it connects. square I was Rob’s work earlier this week and noticed this…

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    YouTube Channel Favorites – Summer 2021

    September 23, 2021 - By 

    This is my 3rd rundown of what I watched on YouTube over the summer so like June through August. What are your favorite YouTube channels? Homesteading/Gardening Whispering Willow Farm [49.3K subscribers – 254 videos] Justin Rhodes [899K subscribers – 1,979 videos] Roots and Refuge Farm [486K subscribers – 949 Videos] The Hollar Homestead[119K subscribers – 507 videos] A Good Life Farm [22.9K subscribers – 1,010 videos] Appalachia’s Homestead with Patara [228K subscribers – 1,325 Videos] The Southerner’s Northern Garden [10.6K subscribers – 65 videos] Big Family Homestead [287K subscribers – 2,174 Videos] Single Dad Homesteading [10.5K subscribers – 236 videos]…

  • Life

    Week 37 [2021]

    September 20, 2021 - By 

    Here’s another wrap up from September 13-19, 2021. I know this blog has become very stale with just boring updates of my life. However, that’s all I can muster up right now. Thank you to those of you who continue to stick with me. I mentioned last week that life has been pretty hard lately. I’ve had several nights that looked like this… I am thankful for friends who call and text me and pray for me and my family. Thanks to all of you who have been praying. We have really felt the prayers. With all that’s been going…

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    iSpy #37

    September 18, 2021 - By 

    golden hour Honestly wasn’t happy with this golden hour shot, but didn’t have a lot of time to mess with it. action item Mowing the lawn has been an ‘action item’ we needed to get done and Rob finally went out and did it. change Pocket change in my drawer at work. cell phone My iPhone 12 pro that I love so much. your choice This was a shot I tried for Golden Hour, but it didn’t really work out. Loved it though. You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter I’d love you to join…

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    Week 36 [2021]

    September 16, 2021 - By 

    Week 36 September 6-12, 2021 Hey yall! Last week was rough and its continuing on into this week. Unfortunately, I can’t go into details. I would covet your prayers for my family during this time. All this goes back to May when we had a family emergency and last week ended up having another emergency of sorts. My brain is full. Running thoughts. Uneasy stomach. Fear of the unknown. Worry. We are all consumed by what’s going on in the family. However, for my own sanity I have to take breaks from it and distract myself with TV or doing…

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    iSpy #36

    September 11, 2021 - By 

    remembrance Not the remembrance, I was going for initially. However, I sat at the light near the University Chapel the other morning and snapped this shot. This is where Rob and I got married. dainty I found this Cicada shell on my tire the other morning. heart This (sort of) heart shaped leaf in the garden caught my attention today. TV I watch TV a lot on my laptop. your choice My new plant You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter I’d love you to join along with us next week! Challenge yourself this week…

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    Week 35 [2021]

    September 6, 2021 - By 

    Here we are for another week review post. Week 35 covers August 30-September 5, 2021. On August 30th, Rob and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary. We went out to lunch at Amsterdam. The next day we ended up going out to eat for dinner and called that our anniversary dinner. We ate at Bow & Arrow. So yummy! I got a couple new house plants that are kind of different. Auburn University street signs downtown Got my Bath & Body Work order! Yellow Pear Tomatoes in the in-ground garden. Love her frog legs!

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    iSpy #35

    September 4, 2021 - By 

    clip Rob got this money clip as a graduation gift. dear This was a total struggle. I found these scrapbook letters where you will find these letters D – E – A – R handmade Handmade Papier-mâché egg and baby dino starts with D D is for desk…a very messy desk right now! your choice My Coleus is growing nicely this year. You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter I’d love you to join along with us next week! Challenge yourself this week to step out of your comfort zone. Get low, go high, change…

  • Life

    Currently – September 2021

    September 1, 2021 - By 

    Happy September, yall! Here’s my Currently post for this month. beginning to look forward to Fall and football! I’m really hoping we have an early onset of cooler temperatures, which usually tease us a time or 2 in September or October. However, real cooler temps don’t show up till November here. ending I’m ready to end this stressful part of the semester. August is a busy time for me at work hiring and training. This year during this time I got COVID so that meant leaving my job to others, which I always hate doing. I am having to hire…

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    The Weekly [9.27-10.3.2020]

    October 5, 2020 - By 

    iPHONE PICS & GOINGS ON Wednesday was my 45th birthday! WOW! Numbers usually don’t really bother me, but man that sounds old. I had a great birthday. Taking the day off was great. I got a chocolate candy bar (thanks, Alex!) I also go an Echo Dot, a lap desk so my hot laptop doesn’t sit straight on my legs when I’m working in the living room, an Auburn scarf, an Auburn gnome (for my garden). Caitlyn got me the cutest sponge holder for the kitchen. Drew and Buster came over to visit. With my pick-up order from Walmart they…

  • Life

    Memories of the Month {9.2020}

    October 1, 2020 - By 

    This month I was happy about: Things feeling a little more normal with college football starting and activities like soccer and scouts ramping back up for fall. Also glad we’ve been blessed with some cooler days. This month I was sad about: Not sad about much or that I can remember, which is good! Here’s my rating system for entertainment: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see! ♥ = Really good! Highly recommend. ✓ ✓ = Good, not great ✓ = Not much to talk about X = Awful. Total waste of time Movies I watched were: The Lost…