Monday, April 11, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 4-11-22 [ a Month+ later ]

 Well, Well WELL...guess who finally decided to show up again after a Month and a Half...

It's been a busy year and thank goodness I'm #retirednotexpired 🤣 This last month has been a blur of activity and Ky weather has been so unpredictable causing me [of all people] to fall into the ''don't give a you-know-what mentality''. 

The Hubby did have a really good Dr appointment last month....scans from his legs showed much better blood flow and he is to continue walking on the treadmill daily along with the meds prescribed.

The Hope Center recovery run group resumed last month for now I'm with them on Thursday evenings getting them prepared for their first competitive race event at the end of May...

 
2 other ladies and the 2 gentlemen on far 'R' are also run/walk volunteers...my team at RaceRise and I are sponsoring their entries for the race, I can't wait to see their finish line faces.

Since I last Blogged my weekends have been busy with race events including a 'Run'cation with my daughter and her BRF competing at the Pistol Ultra in Alcoa, Tn...getting signed up as a pacer was a surprise and unexpected...it was what it was! I still had a blast being the Pit Crew Mom and seeing a few of my other runners there.

Hiking on Tuesday's have me connecting with lots of different Ladies and I've enjoyed talking and learning about wildflowers and histories of the trails we are on.

 I competed at the Spring RTB Yearling race...well let's just say I participated😒. Training has been on the back burner, which will be even more apparent at 2 different race events later this month, however I'm still going to give it my all and hope for the best.

Enough of the past few weeks, I'm back to joining up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday! 

The Weather...

This morning weather was Great for spreading mulch with the Garden Club at Constitution Square park, more to do but we were able to spread 2 dump truckloads.. blog post on that to come...[😬 I hope] it's currently raining and looks like it may rain for the rest of the night.


What I'm reading...
I stopped reading ----> it's just not keeping my attention like the first book in the series, I'll go back to it later,
I have started reading 
                                 it's has Dragons, Wraiths, ageing Firefighter that becomes an Elite Smoke Eater, and more futuristic fantasy stuff. Luckily I have joined Book Connections at church so will get to some more...let's say better insightful reading. 

TV Shows this week...
Whatever is on regular prime time channels, and of course Bravo RHOanything.

Menu Plan...
I have already cooked/meal prepped Salmon, Beef Eye Round steaks, and a Chicken Breast. Other offerings will be Baked Potato night, Hot Dogs [got a craving for them😐don't know why], Meat Loaf, Veggie Burgers, Pizza, Frozen pkg meal from Aldi's--all this will have leftovers for either lunches &/or dinners.

Goal/To Do List...
Blogging [score one for me at least today's is done], depending on weather I'm wanting to get a couple good-Long-walks in and 🤞get back to joining the #5amrunners on Thursday & Friday morning,  Mow/Trim. work on Hubby's pricing labels,

Around The House...

All my basic household chores, making bed, dishes, sweeping floors [with 5 cats it's a must-do], laundry

Project this Week...
Mulch with Garden Club--day 1 done this morning
Organize my messy Office!
Send out Bourbon Chase Sponsorship letters,
at the very least Clear a path in Garage, best case scenario get some organizing done!
Hoping to get a couple done before the weekend

Todays Motivation...


Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....

Sadly I'm behind reading any other Bloggers, this is something I need to do while watching the TV..


Something fun to share....

Excited to see the Herb garden start blooming...

Looking forward to this week....
Wednesday Bible Study at First Baptist Church

 
From the camera....

Last weekends weather conditions for the Horse Capital Full/Half Marathon Rain, Sleet, Snow, a bit of Sun then repeating Rain, Sleet, Snow....I however stayed dry & warmer in my igloo hut...
complete with blanket, snacks, and my heated coat from Gobi!

On my prayer list.....

 
Miss Maudlin, this little girl was riding her bike in her neighborhood and was hit by a SUV....they didn't stop! Hopefully someone knows/seen it happen and will report it to local PD. I have made it a point to mention on my Monday radio segment how difficult it is to be able to safely ride a bike ANYwhere!! 

Bible verse, Devotional....

Luke 1:37 ''For with God nothing will be impossible''

That has me somewhat caught up, will do my best to be more up to date because I have lots of Fun activities to share...

     Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

#getUp
     #getOut
          #getActive
               #getMoving [I'm excited! more on this Hashtag to come.]




Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-21-22 {on Twosday} I'm Ruined!

 I'm R.U.I.N.E.D! Utterly and completely Ruined.

I've been away on vaca...Again! I got a text [Monday] from my friend "M" asking if I wanted to go see our friend Lynn in Florida...🙋well Yes Please...then thinking I needed to see if the Mr would mind, [I had already been on 1 Fl trip back in Jan] of course he was OK with me going. 15 minutes later I was booked & leaving on that Friday...6 days of beautiful Flagler Beach Florida sunshine...with my friends...Had A Blast! 

But I'm Ruined!
I'm ready to go again.
It's gonna happen.

There's lot's for me to catch up on, but first let me work on this post....Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday 
But of course it's Twosday and a day Late...


The Weather...
 Temps going CrAzY again this week!!

What I'm reading...
Finished Book 2 of the 'Bishop Files Series' [finally] it was a bit slow and mainly as a set-up for book 3 👇

 Book 3...anticipating this to be a great read !


TV Shows this week...
    Hoping for some new prime time TV viewing now that the Olympics are finished...[no I didn't watch any] 

Menu Plan...
    Lord only knows...🤣 need to do freezer/pantry inventory. I have a lot in both areas just need to make a plan.

Goal/To Do List...
    MENU PLAN.....
    Update budget/check book/sinking funds
    Radio Segment
    Laundry
    Walk - hoping for 8-10 miles
    Get taxes done
    Consultation for setting up Dash for Dolls 501c3 

Around The House...

    In pretty good shape, doing daily household chores.

Project this Week...
    Look for my Motivation!!! It's that time of year for me, winter is still hanging on but spring weather teases us every few days, #frustrating  

Something fun to share....

    Returning to Flat Rock, NC with my hiking group in April & during my Birthday!!


Looking forward to this week....

    Working on compiling orders for hiking group, catching up with Gal Pal's


From the camera....

     being silly...as always!


On my prayer list.....
    Safe travels for my friend Lynn, she and her Hubby (and Boo the dog) driving back home from Florida today.

Blessing....




 Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes

#getup
     #getout
          #getactive


Monday, February 7, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-7-22

 It's week 6 of 2022 already...where has it gone??  Oh, that's right, I'm not doing the #nursewife routine anymore and just down right enjoying myself, hiking, going on trips....Ahhh breathing deep!

Let's tag along with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom If you haven't read her blog go there Now!

The Weather...
 Perfect Hiking, Walking, Getting Up, Getting Out, Getting Active Weather.

What I'm reading...
     I finished Forgotten in Death by JD Robb (a late night of reading 'cause I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down!) and have now started 
 this is the 2nd book of  'A Bishop Files Novel series'....If you like (or believe in) weird Psychic, Para-Normal suspense stuff this series is for you.  

TV Shows this week...
    Anything RHO__ on Bravo, maybe some Hallmark channel, hoping there's new episodes on prime-time channels

Menu Plan...
    Sooo nothing I posted on menu from last week's Happy Homemaker Monday menu plan was really fixed, I do have a menu plan for a few days but I'm only here for a few days this week and leaving the Mr to go with whatever he wants. 

Goal/To Do List...
    Go to Frosty Feet PPU for most of my team 👍
    Get office organized...Hopefully 😜
    Hiking on Tuesday with my group 🥾
    Work on Bible Study notes 📿
    Read 📚
    

Around The House...

    Basic daily household chores = making bed, sweep, dishes, nothing ''to'' detailed,  

Project this Week...
    Get my SH%TZ together......No planned project until mid-month (see Looking Forward Too section)
    Take photos as in-kind donation for local Judge running for office

Todays Motivation...
    Gorgeous, Beautiful Sun Shiney Weather...still cold but the Sun is Out!

Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....


Something fun to share....
    A few of the #ladygang and I are headed to see & listen to Cassie Chambers at our local Arts Center meeting up for dinner before on Thursday

Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....
  http://onefamilyoneincome.blogspot.com/  


Looking forward to this week....
    I have a meeting scheduled with the local Judge Executive...More on that later, we'll see how that pans out.

    I'M PACKING FOR FLORIDA!! Yes you read that right...my friend Lynn has a AirBnB and invited me and another friend to join her (this past year I wasn't able to go).  Flying down Friday and coming home next Thursday..This is perfect timing! My calendar of race events is starting to fill up and so a quick getaway to see my friend is awesome......AND speaking of Florida I have a house reserved/booked for returning to River Ranch in Jan 2023 (moss ain't gonna grow on this, well you know!)

From the camera....

    2 of my Boys...JinX the baby and PunkN the Tween Boy. Bird watching from 'my' version of window seat, cutting board, 2 hooks and extra shoestrings.



On my prayer list.....
    My church associate pasterRev. Catherine DeMoss –in maintenance and taking 5th course of treatment for Leukemia


Bible verse, Devotional....

    Lord's Prayer:
          Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is is Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.
Amen

 Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

#getup
    #getout
        #getmoving


Monday, January 31, 2022

Happy Homemaker Monday 1/31/22

 Backing up a bit to last Friday and the weekend....the runner girls and I went on to TN even after multiple texts back and forth about impending bad weather and IF the race was going to happen or not. Both my girlies needed to get out of town so off we went, if the race happens it happens...if not..?..well at the very least they'll get away, and I'll able to join them. We stayed at a Best Western at Strawberry Plains [where the race was to be at], ordered in Pizza and just chilled. OMG it did feel good to be away. The race stalled making decisions, only because they needed approval from local police and fire dept heads. We got up early on Saturday morning and yet another message about possibly later start time. OK fine. Then the dreaded final email & FB post msg the race wasn't going to happen...TN had some icy roads then snow on top where the course was supposed to take place. As a race director my- self, I do understand the difficult decision to call off/cancel a race event. All the months of planning, getting sponsors, organizing volunteers, setting up a course, etc, etc, etc It's a LOT! And though it was disappointing, it was the right decision, as always Safety First! We got around and went to Apple Barn to eat breakfast then headed home...Oh Well there's always next year!

Now let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday


The Weather...













It was sooo nice out today!




What I'm reading...

Been busy getting back into my walk/run training, several 5K's coming up and a surprise longer distance......


TV Shows this week...
    Not sure...anything on Bravo for sure then if any on regular channels.  

Menu Plan...
    Last week menu= Monday is Meatless so fixing Mushroom Stroganoff w/rice,
                                      Tilapia Fish,
                                      Ham & Scallop potatoes,
                                      Quiche,
                                      Stuffed Pasta Shells, fixing This Week
                                      Meatloaf, fixing This Week
                                      Leftover [yesterday] Chicken Breast,
                                      Soup Beans, Meatless Monday Meal
                                      SantaFe Chicken Quesadilla, fixing This Week
                                      Pork Loin, fixing This Week
                                      Egg Rolls & Teriyaki noodles, fixing This Week  As you can see Many things are carried over from last week. When I meal plan, I normally try and do 2 weeks at a time. And most days there's leftovers since it's just the two of us.

Goal/To Do List...
    Sort out blankets for donation to my vet..
    Hiking Tuesday with group
    Walk/Run 10 miles min this week
    Buy garage refrigerator, [stupid condenser went out of the freezer compartment]
    Laundry

Around The House...

    Worst area is my office! Geesh gotta get it sorted out and organized. The rest is in good shape.

Project this Week...
    Said Office ☝

Todays Motivation...
    Beautiful Sunshine!! Though we are being warned about severe bad weather by the weekend

From the camera....

      Just a couple from the Tn trip....yes it snowed!


On my prayer list.....

    I can't believe I'm saying this, but the Ex-Mr girlfriend passed away after a long-extended illness. I hold her children and grands in my prayers...


Bible verse, Devotional....

    


That's all for today, it's late but I did manage to get this post D.O.N.E!

 Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes

#getup
   #getout
      #getactive

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Papaw.....

 


Dear Papaw,

        Remember Always, I Love you More than you know...

        You've been gone from us in body for a year...

        Know that you're in our Thoughts, Heart, and Prayers...

        We ALL miss you...

        I still have your phone number in my contacts...

        It took forever to get your Stone in place, but the Kid did a good job...

        Your family hasn't been to visit yet, and of course they're welcome anytime, I still hear from a couple of your sisters every now and then...

        I visit your resting place, and plant a penny when to go...

         I paid all the medical bills and assisted the Kid with all your funeral & burial stuff...[hope you don't mind but your here in Ky in a new family plot]

        I have mementoes of yours stored with Honor along with my Dad's service flag... 

        Your grand-daughter & grand-SIL decided they wanted the house, so for now they're splitting time between town and the country...

        There hasn't been a holiday with any of the kids since you left... (prayers that will change in 2022)

        A huge disappointment at Thanksgiving...'K' caught Covid, the Kid wanted to postpone another week, but I didn't so MR and I went out for dinner just us,
    I donated a turkey...the Kid cooked the turkey...we weren't invited...[had a HUGE come to Jesus convo with myself - it is what it is]
    At Christmas 'K' and the kid was sick and 'B' worked! I cooked a Big meal, divvied out proportions delivered to all and called it another eff'd up holiday.

    I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me throughout the years, I wish I had been a better 'daughter'. 

    I sold the Indy house, [yes I guess I'm the worst Aunt ever, and that's OK]

    MR put me through Hell and back with so many surgeries, ER runs, and AirEvac runs...medical debt is un-real...sadly I have a widow plan...I want to be prepared.

    Please know I'm doing the best I can, let Mom know I DID in fact make something of myself, I'm Proud of who I've become, and I do have an Amazing husband. 

    Let Dad know he helped raise two great kids, and I truly miss him every time I plant a garden, or work on a project. Let him know I still plant his favorite flower, Marigolds, every single year somewhere, and feel him watching over me... 

********************

 God our Father, your power brings us to birth, your providence guides our lives, and by Your command, we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen.


 With all My Heart, your 'daughter'
            Ruby Lynn