Monday, September 9, 2024
How was your weekend? Mine was great! I am linking up with Sarah and Holly to share!
Let’s go back to Thursday and my twins’ 22nd birthday!
I grabbed some donuts to leave on the kitchen table before I went to work…
Ok, I grabbed a pumpkin spice coffee for me, too. If you are local, Bamboo Donuts does not disappoint!
I was off for a half day and from 1:00-4:00 this was our view! We enjoyed Myriad Swim Club – just the three of us.
Then, we went to Steak and Bourbon for dinner and Tom joined us. The butter candle!
I made a cake!
We had a nice day and evening!
Friday was fine and Erica and I went back to Grassa Gramma for happy hour after school. I had an aperol spritz and the next day I wore an aperol spritz!
Saturday and my new clearance TJ Maxx shirt:
I swear it was Erica’s idea to get the Tuscan potatoes again!
This is so romantic…
I called Tom after happy hour and he was on his way home but stopping at Kroger first and I was in that same shopping center so we met and shopped together and ended up with Kroger sushi for dinner for all four of us.
That was a joke; it was not romantic.
It was scary to see all the Halloween stuff out already, though, and the bill was scary, too, when we checked out with very little.
This weekend I finished this:
I really liked it!
And, I marveled at how big EO has gotten.
Saturday afternoon I went to Trader Joe’s for a few things…
We had Zoe’s Kitchen take out for dinner and it was good!
I made Amy McMuffins for the week:
And, I started and finished this:
Oh my goodness! I laughed out loud so many times. But, it was also deep, bittersweet, and relatable. Have you read it?
Sunday Tom and I went to hear some live music at an arts festival. We mostly went for the music but we did look at the art, too. The walk to and from was lovely and we had such early fall weather this weekend!
It was a lovely weekend!
How was yours?
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
You are the third person in a week that I’ve seen mention and recommend Sandwich; since I used to vacation on the cape at least once (and sometimes twice) a summer I can’t wait to read it! It sounds like your boys had a delightful birthday!
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I avoided the book all summer because I thought it would be depressing. A Friend brought it to me so that is why I even read it. It is a quick read and I think you are also at the perfect stage to read it. Let me know what you think!
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What a fun bday afternoon with your boys. Love the Kroger trip 🙂
I’m on hold for “Sandwich” book. EO is a big boy. I hope you have a great week.
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Thank you! I want to hear what you think of Sandwich since you are younger!
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My goodness, EO HAS really grown! That picture of him and Tom really shows it.
I love how you spent the twins’ birthday, sounds like the perfect day! I wish we had some early fall weather, I am anxious for the humidity to lessen.
We went to a Fleetwood Mac tribute band concert on Saturday night and had a great time! That was the highlight of the weekend!
xo,
Kellyann
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I am so intrigued by that butter candle- seriously. Hope the boys loved their birthday. Love your Aperol shirt- girl after my own heart!
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What a great weekend! I still want that bread with the butter candle. I wonder how hard it is to make that? I may look into this for an upcoming family dinner. I read Sandwich this summer and just went to look at what I rated it on Good Reads; I only gave it three stars! I think that was at the beginning of when my life started falling apart, so maybe that’s why? Or maybe it was too close to home?? Either way, I’ll be glad when I can read again. I recognize that park where you went to the art/music festival; that was one place I visited when I was there last year. I’m so glad Mason and Jack had a great birthday! I hope your week gets started off great, my friend.
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Oh yeah-
I can understand not being in the mood for sandwich! Yes – Waterfront Park! I’m sure your trip has bad memories now. Ugh!
Thank you!
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What a fun weekend & seems like perfect weather for an outdoor festival. That butter candle never ceases to amazes me! Have a good Monday!
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Looks like you had a lovely weekend. My football team lost this weekend (miserably) but the weather in San Antonio made up for it! It’s been cool, dry and absolutely gorgeous! My dog got 2 walks on the trails by my house. Not sure who was happier – him or me!
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You and your sons have such a wonderful relationship! I’m sure they were delighted with the donuts…I really want one now! And, gosh, Eddie Otis has really grown! That butter candle always makes me smile. I need to pay a visit to Trader Joe’s even though it’s a bit of a drive…or maybe I don’t!
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I love how you left doughnuts for your boys, that’s such a great idea! I’ll have to remember that for my son when he turns 20 in October. And your Aperol Spritz T-shirt is so fun, I love it!
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Catching up on all the posts I’ve missed : ) I’ve had Sandwich on my to-read list but haven’t gotten to it yet. Glad to hear another good review. That butter candle!! I love it! Glad everyone enjoyed the birthday celebration!
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I hope you like sandwich! I laughed out loud but I also related a great deal!
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