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

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)....

     http://thriftymominboise.blogspot.com/

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 paster - Rev. 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

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

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

Age is but a number....

 No, it's not my birthday...

I really need to start working at going to bed earlier so that I can be an earlier riser... I want to 'TRY' [remember this was my 2022 word for the year] and start back again with my #5amcrew though I will just be walking I need to start building up...February I'm coming after ya! 

***Let's catch up***

Tuesday...
One thing that is truly Rude first thing of a morning is Dental Appointments...why I scheduled a 8am appointment is beyond me...I was awake enough to get there, but my mouth wasn't fully awake for him to push a partial plate into my mouth...

several adjustments later I left and will try it out for a few days, it fits tight [guessing it should be so it don't fall out] but there's still an area where it's rubbing on a bone in my jaw line. I'll give it a week more and trying to wear as much as I can stand, I don't feel self-conscious without all my teeth, but seem to be conscious of the fact when my partial is in..my speech seems different now, like I have a lisp or something...

Managed to get several things accomplished around the house and managed a few emails for Ambassadorship/Influencer approval...🤞...

Today Wednesday...

Hair appointment today getting a winter trim and color...

 Age IS but a number, I refuse to act my age so Not planning on looking it either ! 

Worked on a few things around the house, worked on some office items, and have most of the tax prep complete...

waiting on W2's...1099's...and final medical stuff.

In-Person Bible Study is on hold due to Covid like most churches in the area, I watch online because Dr Briscoe is amazing! If you want to watch here's the link... First Baptist-2nd and Walnut  

The Kid texted me the silliest question about this weekend coming up. She's not only competing at the  Strawberry Plains Half Marathon; she's also been asked to be the 3hr pacer! Now I KNOW she does a half marathon in less than 3 hours but what a great opportunity for her and this will help her with her pace needed for the 50K she's training for...back to the question, LOL, yeah, she wanted to know if I'd be interested in going Friday and spend the night somewhere instead of going ''way-to-early:AM'' Saturday morning...😏Ummm Yes Please! It's just overnight but hey runner trip just the same! 

The MR has Zoom meeting and needs my computer, so off to fix dinner then relax for a bit...

                                                                                                           

Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

#getup

     #getout

          #getactive

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-24-2022

 The last Monday of a brand-new year...linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom .

I can't believe how fast the month has gone by, especially while in Florida ! What an amazing time I had...and a much-needed break from 2020.1 and though I took the ENTIRE week off of social media (man that felt weird) I did take lots of photos and have all of them posted here.... along with several from my fellow hiking group friends. Oh, and I did check a couple properties around the area...😉...can we afford it?? Won't know until we consult with our financial guy 🤞.

Today is the oldest G'daughter's 28th birthday! 

 I don't see her as much as I would like because...

                                                                           well just because😞 

Let's get to goings on for the Week... 

The Weather...

 Gotta Love Ky weather...

What I'm reading...

 I Love JD Robb books, and even if I'm in the middle of another book and one of hers gets released, I'll break away and read hers first. 

TV Shows this week...

    I have lots DVR'd due to MR watching football games so may catch up with them

Menu Plan...

    Monday is Meatless so fixing Mushroom Stroganoff w/rice, and for the rest of the week in no particular order Tilapia Fish, Ham & Scallop potatoes, Quiche, Stuffed Pasta Shells, Meatloaf, Leftover [yesterday] Chicken Breast, Soup Beans, SanteFe Chicken Quesadilla, Pork Loin, Egg Rolls & Teriyaki noodles, [menu will carry over to weekend and next week]

Goal/To Do List...

    Blog 2X more this week.

    Walk 10-12 miles for Frosty Feet Winter Challenge

    Email Frosty Feet Team

    Meal Plan  Complete

    Dentist appointment tomorrow

    Hair Appointment Wednesday

    Email 2 Ambassador applications 

    Call County Judge Exec...Bourbon Chase planning and Ideas needs to begin soon!

Around The House...

    House isn't too bad, will do all the Basic Daily Household stuff - make bed - dishes - sweep - 

Project this Week...

    Sort out 'old' blankets and take to vet,

    Laundry, I retrieved my suitcase from Linda a fellow hiker, it toured Florida while Linda went on to visit other friends. Margaret and I flew back home, I only carried a backpack because I didn't want to hassle with checking a bag or a carryon. 

    

Todays Motivation...

    

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

    Val [not her real name] I look forward to seeing the finish product....(I'll stop here you should check her out)

Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....
    One Hundred Dollars a Month

Looking forward to this week....
    Outdoor/Indoor Project Planning....

From the camera....

    Just me...

On my prayer list.....

    Our Nation...

Bible verse, Devotional....

    

Til Later!

  Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

        #getup

          #getout

              #getactive