A Slice of Bread

I feel like I've been a bit of a blog slacker lately, for that I apologize. Life has been feeling a bit hectic lately, which actually affords me many blog thoughts each day. Neglected blog... yes, but not forgotten. Birthday and Halloween parties, a wedding, planting, visiting, and lots of time spent with a busy little Bird have all taken part in this fall zipping right on by. As the snow flew today, I realized this was exactly what has happened.

Tonight I'm especially excited about something that most people may find dull... Quicken. I try to remain on top of finances and have many systems in place, but that's just it, there are many systems. I've started the process and am so pumped about what this software is going to help me do. Is it just me?? A program to help with the checking account, bills, taxes... is a delight?? Ahhh... love is in the crisp air.

Some banana bread and photos to get us all caught up. What's that, you didn't get any bread?? Well, enjoy the photos.

Summer Fun

That was quite the break I had from blogland! Where does the time seriously go?!? I was asked on more than one occasion this weekend what I've been up to. First response... Peanut! He is totally on the move, crawling, climbing, standing, playing... wow, he turned into a little boy so darn fast! What's next, high school graduation??

Speaking of which, we went to BigCat's cousin's grad party yesterday, had fun catching up with the fam and eating lots from the delish spread. Afterwards we went to a bbq to meet up with all of my girls, their men and lots of kiddies. It's so fun to be at this age, with more lil' ones being added to the brood in droves. And this day of fun followed the best part of the entire weekend, my friend's reception in lieu of her wedding vows shared in Mexico a couple of months ago. So much fun to hang out with so many friends, from near and far. Definitely one of the best times I've had at a wedding reception (although, those who know me well are aware that I LOVE all weddings and am always in my prime).

Sunday Funday, BigCat trolled out to do some fishing and Peanut and I stayed home, playing, picking up and recovering from the last two crazy days in any way we can before the new work week starts. Ahhh, the joys of summer.

Lovely

Went to GG's today (Great Grandma Mary), Peanut had fun playing with her! We met Auntie Ann for lunch, then picked up some groceries and headed back for moi to get beat in a game of Domino's. That GG is one tough cookie! It was a beautiful day to be out and about spending time with family.

I hadn't been to Perkins in ages, but they have a soup that is now in my top few... cheesy potato. Good and plain jane just how I like it. Mmm mm!

And to top the day off, I got myself a fun, bright bunch of flowers at Cub. Something I never do but am convinced I should do a bit more often.

What a lovely day.

Really????

I don't know about where you are, but I woke up to a solid covering of white this morning...

1st Friday

That's what today is, my first Friday of the week. Gotta love it! Peanut and I are just hanging out tomorrow, maybe getting a few things done, but mainly playing. I'm looking forward to it so. And with the beautiful weather I intend to get us out for our first walk of the season... I can hardly wait!

Don't you hate when your stomach doesn't hold as much as you want it to? That happened to me last night at Benihana (mmm)... The good news is that I have an awesome lunch today. Woo hoo!