For Today:  September 18, 2025                                                        

Looking out my window...

it's a beautiful, sunny day in the 80's! 

I am hoping...

 that the slab for the house dries quickly. But its so exciting that this step is finished and our home can be delivered in 7-10 days!

I am thinking...

 about how we celebrated Charles' 32nd birthday recently. We had a great time just hanging out and playing games. 

One of my favorite things...

is doing crafts and hands on activities with kids. I have some no paint water coloring pictures that I'm looking forward to using with Vinny.

I am thankful...

that Dan is feeling so good lately. Yesterday we went to Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth. We had great weather, and it was fun to be together and not think about all that we have to do before we move. And we get reimbursed for the tickets through the library! Afterwards we stopped at Hampton Beach and had Tripoli Pizza-a favorite from Dan's childhood. 

I am creating...

peace in my mind and body by choosing to get off my phone. 

I am listening to...

the peaceful sounds of nature.

I am reading...

The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie. Thinking about all the special times and books I shared with my kids over the years  brings back such good memories! I'm looking forward to sharing many of those same books with my Grandkids.

I am learning...

to enjoy silence and not constantly be listening to something on my phone. It's been wonderful!! I read recently that those who were born before 1985 are the last generation to remember what life was like before the internet and cellphones. There are definitely good things about those technologies, but life was great before them, too.

I am watching...

new episodes of Welcome to Plathville.

In my kitchen...

we had fish again last night. This time we had haddock and we coated it with almond flour, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese. Dan and I can't wait to have a bigger kitchen when we get into our new home!

A quote...

A moment from this week...

At Strawberry Banke

  For Today:  September 1, 2025                                                          

Looking out my window...

it's a breezy fall-like day. 

I am hoping...

that we can move into our home in 3 weeks!  I spoke to Camelot and they said it's ready for delivery! Scott's neighbor, Norm, put in the rebar to prepare the slab, and I'm hoping the building inspector can come out tomorrow and give the thumbs up so they can start pouring the concrete. Dan's son Scott says his took two weeks to dry before they could put the house on it.

I am thinking...

about how we found a great new hiking place nearby called Sheldrick Forest Preserve. 

One of my favorite things...

is this time of year! The summer is great, but there is something about fall I've always loved.I love the crisp feeling in the air, pumpkin spice (and pumpkin flavored anything!), the leaves changing colors, sweaters, educational activities, nature walks, apple picking, and cozy evenings.

I am thankful...

for 3 years of marriage with Dan! We celebrated our Anniversary on the 20th by going out for dinner at Amigos, a Mexican restaurant in Milford. Here is a photo from our special day in 2022. 

I am creating...

the diamond dots that Charles got me for my birthday. It's made from a photo from our wedding. I mounted the three other diamond dots I've done on canvases and they turned out great! It will be nice to hang them in our new home. 

I am listening to...

a book called Maria by Michelle Moran. It's the real story about Maria Van Trapp from The Sound of Music. I'm on chapter 20, and I'm really enjoying it! 

I am learning...

new dance workouts. This guy Keoni has been fun, he has some workouts with his mom to 80's music. Like this one here.

I am reading...

The Way Home: Tales from a life without technology by Mark Boyle

I am watching...

a fun reality show that Sid introduced me to called Jury Duty. I was interested because I was summoned to Jury duty this month (but didn't get selected). In the reality show everyone was an actor except one young guy and he was great! He thought he was on a reality show about a real trial, but it wasn't real trial! In the end it was a positive experience for him. 

In my kitchen...

Dan had picked up some fresh Salmon and it was amazing!  He made this awesome glaze that was delicious!  We talked about getting fish more often, so hopefully we can.

A quote...

A moment from a a year ago while we were at a science museum on vacation in New York with friends.