I meant to do this blog post yesterday, but we all know how much trouble I have with getting back into the work routine, so it fell through the cyber cracks! But!! Have no fear because I’m here with photographic proof of us kicking off the summer in style over the weekend! And trust me, everything was MOST EPIC. Here’s the photo fun…
My mom and I played a slew of games, like Yahtzee and Bananagrams, which have become our go-to games over the last few years! I’m proud to say that my Bananagrams skills have greatly improved, much to my mom’s frustrations, I think! Harry, of course, had to get in on the action too!
Do you ever get the random itch to watch some of your favorite movies from childhood? I watched Clue for the first time in years and quickly remember just how much I loved that movie growing up! Fun fact: Clue was the only game that my father EVER got competitive over. It was sort of a funny sight to behold, actually, because he was normally such a laid-back person when it came to games — unlike my mom, who will fight to win it all. No excuses!
We may have had to get the first gas station soda pops via the car instead of walking, but they taste just as refreshing as ever!!!
But we DID get out for a nice morning walk and it was so nice and refreshing to say #HelloSummer…oh, the sunshine, green grass and leafy trees were simply glorious!!
I also got some quality magazine reading in. Have I mentioned that the green bin that I keep all my unread magazines in is, umm, almost filled to the top?!?!? Got. To. Get. Reading…
And, yes, I did indulge in some comfort food and enjoyed the very first lemonade of the summer season!
How are you ringing in the summer season, friends? Have anything special you’re doing? Do you tend to take it easy during the summer months or do you have a packed schedule? xoxo
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Jennifer Schneider says
You ARE beautiful, both outside and in! Your dad was one of Gods special angels for teaching you that fact & helping you to find your way in the “normal” world.
I have been involved with special needs children & adults all my life. First, with a family member, then through college training as a special needs teacher and through working for a rheumatologist and a group of neurologists. Now, I am a special needs patient myself, by having a neuropathic pain syndrome for the past 21 years.
Having the joy of reading your wonderful article in “Good Housekeeping”, I had to write to thank you. Your joy in life, ability to see your own beauty and ability to see the beauty in the world around you helped me to remember to enjoy every day. Thank you…may God give you continued joys and good health!
Terra Heck says
Yahtzee is one of my favorite games to play. I need to catch up on my magazine reading too.