Happy Homemaker Monday 10-28-24

 

First let me start today by saying Happy 70th Birthday to my Mr !! There was a time just a few short months ago that we didn't think he would be here to celebrate. And though he [we] still isn't out of the woods completely, improvements are happening ...Thank You Jesus!!

Linking up with Sandra for this last Monday  [ 😵 OMG ] in October Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

Great Fall temps around my parts...

** As I look outside my window **

It's late morning, Sunny 58°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post while eating lunch.

** OOTD **

Still in walk/run gear, need to freshen up and change soon.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

I'm feeling really good! I had a bit of a reaction last week from my Covid shot, but finally doing better. Apparently, I was more run-down than I thought, as I've never had a reaction before. And the only reason I even took it again was due to the Mr and his health since he's considered high risk.

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

also added Let Your Mind Run - it's Deena Kastor' Memoir of thinking her way to Victory [she's a runner] 

 Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson ** Personal read

** TV Shows this week **

DVR got a work out last week...we both had busy days so not a lot of time spent watching TV programs, thinking we watched a couple of the DVR Reba sitcom's, and Mr watched his sports. I have been selecting a few movies to save for when the weather REALLY starts changing around here.

** Menu Plan **

 Something I need to work on later today

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

October Challenge Goal--> 23/31 days as of today 26/31

Already met my Goal with a few more days to go!!

** Goal/To Do List **

I haven't made a list as of yet...UGH...let's just say there's a lot m'kay!

** Around The House **

If I can get the basic routine down daily, I'll be a happy Housewife!

 

** Project this Week **

Work in the cellar removing old shelving and adding 2 closets for long term clothes storage, this will also include adding ventilation to the door for winter.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Still STREAKING!!! Go Me.

** Looking forward to this week **

Not everyone thinks the way I do...BUT, I'm looking forward to sitting down and getting my new training plan[s] worked out..

 HUGE Goals with $money$,

And I have Lofty Ideas for 'A Runners Mom and More' future!

** From the camera **

Every time the furnace does happen to come on...and as you can see PunkN is a good size boy!

** Reflection(s) **

Today's reflection is about how Proud I am to have raised this daughter of mine, she is my own 'personal' runner kid...and has completed 5 Half-Marathons this month! 

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Happy Homemaker Monday 10-21-24

 

One more Monday left in October...!

Linking up with Sandra for HHM 

** The Weather **

Really decent temps this week...

** As I look outside my window **

It's already noon, so Sunny and 70°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post-finally- I've had a busy morning

** OOTD **

Still in walk/run gear 2.25 miles done...heading outside when the MR gets home...

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

IF I had time, I might feel overwhelmed...but I don't 🤣

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read--also added Let Your Mind Run - it's Deena Kastor' Memoir of thinking her way to Victory [she's a runner] 

 Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson ** Personal read

** TV Shows this week **

New Tracker, FBI's, Equalizer, Ghosts, and more on the CBS lineup Most get DVR'd then we spin through the commercials, of course I DVR my Bravo & TLC guilty pleasure nonsense, I watch while the Mr is at his volunteer stuff or when he's at work.  

** Menu Plan **

Mr has actually asked for a couple of meals...

 Salmon

 Spaghetti

 Pork Chops

 Then back to whatever is on top of freezer 

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

October Challenge Goal--> 23/31 days as of today 19/31

** Goal/To Do List **

This was my notifications first thing this morning...

Things to do = I have a list +

Places to be = Mr has doctor appointments & yearly Medicare mtg +

People to see = GOP meet up +

** Around The House **

Getting the Hardwood floors re-fresh happened before breakfast [sigh--cats]

 

** Project this Week **

Get hoops for raised garden bed made and plant fall spinach/lettuce

Basement cellar - remove shelving [adding closets for long term clothes storage]

Cut cellar door to add shutter ventilation,

Clean-up paperwork,

Start fall/winter clean plan,

** Today's Motivation **

Boy Have I....bring on 2025!!

** Something fun to share **

I'll be doing race photography for Renfro Rock'N'Run and it's my 12 yr Anniversary as their 'official' photographer!! 

** Looking forward to this week **

The Mr and I have tickets for Dracula this week,

Continuing my walk streak [143 days],

Water Aerobotics, and maybe some Strength training...

** From the camera **

Last Saturday' Central Ky Wildlife Refuge Fall Color Walk...

As a board member I was so proud to show off everything happening with the trails.

  

** Reflection(s) **

Smile.

Life is Busy but full.

It's exhausting, but rewarding.

Make Memories.

Each day is full of possibilities, like laughter and Love.

Take a Moment ...Give yourself a time out...Reflect on Life.

Thankful Thursday

 

A Thankful Thursday for Sure !!!

I posted on my social this picture and the following:

**UPDATE**
Good report for leg scans! The best they've been since 2020 all due to Quadruple Bypass...now to get heart rhythms and BP regulated. Thank you to everyone for thoughts & prayers, we still have a long road ahead but We Got This! #teamCline

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A couple of ''Top Fan'' badges I've recently earned....

Biltmore! As a pass holder I've been concerned about the safety of the employees and of course the house it's self with all the recent hurricanes and bad weather the south has been having. And just received an email stating how Biltmore will be adjusting my renewal status. I for one am not concerned about that.

The other Top Fan badge I earned was this 🠋

I'm not a FooFoo, little dog person. I stumbled across this breed [Cane Corso] scrolling IG and am obsessed. 

I would love to have one, but of course I would need to adjust my lifestyle and I'm not doing that yet. 

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday and I'm Trying...

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 10-14-24

 

Quick link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

I'm really going to enjoy these temps...

** As I look outside my window **

It's early yet and trying to get things together...

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, drinking coffee 

** OOTD **

Changed from PJ's to walk/run gear...

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

If I had time, I'd feel overwhelmed, LOL! But really, I'm feeling pretty good this morning.

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

 Gave up on Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit  ** I just couldn't get into it, will look for something else from the bookshelf.

** TV Shows this week **

We have the new 'Tracker' show coming on this week and will watch a few Elementary we have DVR'd, of course I still watch my guilty pleasure Bravo anything RHO & TLC Sister Wives...[don't judge]

** Menu Plan **

 Same as last week, whatever is on top from freezer/pantry 

unless the Mr wants something special

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

October Challenge Goal--> 23/31 days as of today 13/31

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** Goal/To Do List **

For now I'm only going to focus on today,

1st--Meal prep meatloaf for dinner tonight and add leftovers to freezer,

2nd--Get my walk in

** Around The House **

Daily basic routine, make bed, sweep, kitchen, bathroom

** Project this Week **

Clean up around firepit, City won't let anyone burn anymore so Trash Can it is.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I've been asked back as the Finish line photographer for the Rugged Red Half Marathon in 2025!!

My claims adjuster called asking permission for my Ethel [aka my Car] to start getting repaired...WooHoo! Though it's going to be a long process getting her fixed at least it starts this week, unlike my friend's car. Hers is still sitting in the back lot at a dealership...Oops! 

** Looking forward to this week **

As always on Monday's Mahjongg with the Gal Pal's

I've been building my 'team' for various projects/repairs and thanks to Gal Pal 'Mac'

we now have a handyman service.

They came and repaired outside gutter and trimmed 2 trees.

** From the camera **

Yesterday's office - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

** Reflection(s) **

When we daily choose to surrender ourselves to God,

he comes into our heart and begins to clear away the debris.

Simple Sunday

 

And it's the Last Sunday in September....October will be here Tuesday!!

FBC choir this morning...

My friend Gary was a highlight singer this morning...

This morning's race has been postponed which gave me the chance to go to church this morning. FBC has a 'dress' down if there are 5 Sundays during the month...

Slow but Steady...

I beat the rain for another mile for Streaking with the COOLKIDS...

I have a 4 miler tomorrow evening for Norton Sports Health Spooktacular !