My Weekly W's

What's top of my mind:  We decided to go back to 'old fashioned' Sundays starting tomorrow, and we figured Easter was a perfect day to start.  Tomorrow morning we're going to an Easter program and then come home to just relax and spend time together.  No phones or computers allowed.  Only fun or relaxing activities that rejuvenate us individually and as family and friends followed by a delicious meal.  I've tweaked my routine over the last few months to make sure everything needing done gets done during the week, so I think this is going to be awesome.

I also came across this list that I've been thinking about.  

 

Where I've been:  Other than work and regular errands I didn't go anywhere this week.  

Where I'm going:  Outside of work, I don't have any appointments or commitments which you all know is my favorite kind of week.

What I'm watching:  Yesterday we had our yard all cleaned up and reset after the winter.  It always amazes me how green everything is this time of year.  It's gorgeous.  Our old red bud is hanging in there.

What I'm reading:  I only read a bit this week.

What I'm watching:  North of North is a new series on Netflix.  I've watched the first three episodes and I'm enjoying it.  I also saw they put the 2002 movie Life or Something Like It on.  I remember seeing it when it came out and decided to watch it to see if it has stood the test of time.  I think it has.  I really enjoyed watching it again.

What I'm eating:

Lamb burgers and fries-SO good.

Coho Salmon, rice and spicy slaw Culinary Adventures with Lori: Coleslaw with a bit of a kick

BIG salad x2

Blackened chicken, baked potato, slaw

Spaghetti and meatballs, salad

Tonight, I'm making lamb and potato hand pies with a salad

Who needs a good slap:  Clear Wave.  I am all for companies advertising their product and getting new customers but sometimes it's a bit too much.  In the last four months we have gotten two or three fliers every week in the mail along with someone ringing the doorbell once a week.  Three different times we've told them we aren't interested yet they continue.  Yesterday TBG told them to please STOP coming to our house. We'll see if that helps but somehow, I doubt it.  I give three slaps just for all of the paper they are wasting every week with all of the fliers. 

What is making me smile:  I have so many reasons to smile, and I appreciate every single one, all day, every day.

I hope everyone that celebrates has a beautiful Easter and a wonderful week ahead.  Be sure and take time to have some fun and make some memories.

My Weekly W's

What's top of my mind:  So far, April has been a busy month.  Our 35th wedding anniversary was last Sunday.  Sadly, our road trip was postponed. Over the three-day weekend we ended up with over 9 inches of rain which isn't my idea of road trip weather. We still had a great weekend and did go to our favorite Italian place for a celebratory dinner.  Beside normal errands, and a fundraiser, we have been working on a few projects around the house along with getting the gardens ready.  In our new raised beds, we've layered about 3 inches of cardboard with two inches of leaves and sticks so now all we have to do is add all of the eggshells and dirt next weekend and start planting.

Where I've been:  We went to Market Days downtown yesterday after breakfast.  The weather was gorgeous, and it was so nice to sit on one of the park swings and just relax a bit after walking around all of the shops and vendors.  I'll take pictures next time because this new Commons area is really cool.  I picked up a few things from Kingdom Seasonings and did find a cute mat for the front door from a vendor.  It looks just like Binx.

Where I'm going:  Other than an appointment for a haircut, the week is pretty open.  I have a three-day weekend to celebrate Easter at home with the family so I'm looking forward to that. I'm hoping for a nice Spring weekend with no rain, but we'll make the best of it either way.

What I'm watching:  Con Mom was a documentary that was very sad and a bit infuriating. I just don't understand how some people can do such shitty things to people.  Prada to Nada was cute and The Life List was a feel-good movie with a nice ending.  All three are on Netflix.

What I'm reading:  Yesterday I spent an hour or so outside reading on the patio which is one of my favorite places to read and I finally made a good dent in Care and Feeding.  

What I'm eating:  

Thai chicken with rice and asparagus

BIG salad

Steak, baked potato and salad

Atlantice salmon, rice and slaw

Fried chicken sandwich and potato wedges

Pizza and salad

LO beef chili and garlic cheese biscuits

All of the soups, stews and chili are out of the freezer just in time for spring and summer.  I may make a batch of soul soothing chicken soup the next time I roast a chicken just because it is so good to have on hand.

Last week I made chocolate chip cookies and this week I made black bottom cupcakes and took some to work for a birthday lunch.  Everyone loves these.  They're a combination of a delicious chocolate cake with a cheesecake filling. Culinary Adventures with Lori: Search results for black bottom cupcakes

Who needs a good slap:  No one comes to mind.

What is making me smile:  Ann Ann's Snap Edit Scrap has been sending me happy mail each month for a while now.  Her cards are SO cute and always put a huge smile on my face.  I took one of my favorites to work to put on my desk.  It makes me smile every time I look that way.  Thank you, Ann for always sending me smiles!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!