August 9, 2021

Well, Hello There!

 Hello there, my friends! Before I dive back into sharing all the happenings around here, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your kind words, messages, comments, and prayers. I hope that by bringing attention to mental health issues during certain periods of a woman's life, we will all feel more prepared, educated, confident, empathetic, and comforted. And not ashamed to ask for help through therapy and medication if necessary.

Meanwhile, we recently made our annual visit to DelGrosso's Amusement Park and enjoyed a lovely summer day. The park brought back so many memories but also allowed us to make new ones. And did I mention the lemonade????






Steve bought some new toys, and they are a hit. I have yet to enjoy the excitement, but everyone else seems to think they are awesome. I prefer a leisurely swim around the dock with only the clouds and ducks around.



We celebrated some very special birthdays for some very special people recently! First up, Christopher turned 24, and we enjoyed an evening of good food, fun, and delicious cake, made by Peyton, of course!




Kyrstin turned 21 last week, and we celebrated her with family, food, fun, and yet another delicious cake by Peyton. I am so happy that our young people enjoy celebrating with us.




And because the calendar still says August, I am doing my best to embrace the beauty of the season. For much of my family, that means peaches! We have peach shortcake, peach pie, peaches and granola, peaches and yogurt, peaches with cereal. The extent of my peach enjoyment consists of peeling and slicing. I'm more of a pumpkin spice and apple kind of girl. 



Perhaps the happiest summer days are the ones when my mom comes to spend the day with us. She loves the dogs, and playing cards, and just spending time with us. We cherish every single moment.




Finishing up with a rather poor iPhone shot of a majestic Bald Eagle we saw one evening while we were out on the boat. It really was an awesome sight.

So, although my heart is beginning to feel the tug of cozy autumn colors, throws, coffee, pillows, rainy days, and all things pumpkin, I am savoring the beauty of these glorious summer days.

Of course, there is laundry to be done, dust bunnies to sweep, school work to plan, and meals to cook. I am taking it easy and remembering to enjoy the beauty every single day. I am sorry I have not been around to visit. I plan on doing that soon. Have a cozy evening, my friends. Lemon garlic baked fish and Bachelorette finale here!

Billie Jo





15 comments:

  1. I can't tell you how happy I am that you and your family were able to make your special trip to the amusement park! Yeah for things that are tradition!!! And for their lemonade!
    Happy birthday to all of those people in your life - those cakes Peyton made look amazing - as always!
    Happy Monday Billie Jo!

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  2. Hi Billie Jo - Happy Birthday to all of the August birthdays in your family. Looks like you are having a nice summer. So glad you are feeling so much better. See you again soon.

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  3. Hello dear Friend!
    So happy to see you back and sounding like you're doing very well. Amen to shedding light on how we all need support at times in our lives. Love that! And love seeing the birthday pics and fun family and fair time! And Annie will be so jealous...she keeps begging for a jet ski but I just can't support that expense. Lol They look awesome!
    Have a wonderful night and a blessed rest of your week. ❤️

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  4. Your celebrations are so sweet, Billie Jo. I love seeing all the happy smiles! You always record your times with your family with photos. I have become remiss in this endeavor. You are truly blessed, my friend. Thank you for sharing it all with us.

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  5. So so glad you could go to your annual amusement park trip!! That makes my heart happy for you! Plus Peyton's cake twice? That's awesome!!!

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  6. Glad to see you back, feeling better, and sharing all the cozy and fun things again. That is a lot of peaches! Wow. Not too many peach fans over here though I do like one once in a while. Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  7. I always enjoy August more than I do June or July. I guess because the days get shorter and cooler and we are at the tail end of summer. Me waving bye. Happy 24th to Christopher and happy 21st to Kyrstin. Kyrstin's cake looked like it was peanut butter. That would be my choice too.

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  8. Wishing belated Happy Birthdays, smiles. I hope you have a beautiful day (and I right there with you about fall, smiles).

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  9. We went to DelGrossos once and had a blast. We live a lot closer to Hersheypark and that place has become overrated and expensive. I'm glad you aren't afraid to share your experiences with mental illness. Love reading all of your posts.

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  10. I'm so glad you are feeling better...I totally understand.
    Happy belated birthday to your kids! They have grown into amazing adults!
    I totally agree about fall colors, pumpkin spice and cozy throws. But, I do love the last days of summer...and peaches...yum!
    Have an awesome week!!

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  11. So glad you have been able to enjoy some fun!

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  12. Happy birthday to Christopher and Krystin! Looks like you are all enjoying August. Great pictures!

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  13. So many wonderful things on here today. Happy Birthday to your loved ones, Billie Jo. Peyton's cakes look amazing. She sure is a good baker. And I love those red roses Kyrstin is holding. What a fun day at the Amusement Park. It's nice that you got to see your Mom and she could spend some time with the family. Like you, I love the season of apples and pumpkins, and my heart is starting to long for Autumn, but I'm waiting patiently. Your side bars of school buses is delightful and perfect for school starting again. Reminds me of Fall. : ) This is such a sweet post, Billie Jo.

    ~Sheri

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  14. Happy birthday wishes to Krystin & Chris! So glad you are feeling better. Happy times with your mom and family are the best! I miss Delgrossos! Happy August! Fall is coming :) Love you! xx

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  15. Sounds wonderful to me! I haven't had chocolate cake in awhile. Playing in your lake sounds loads of fun.
    Hugs,
    Laura

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Thanks so much for saying hello!

Billie Jo