Good Monday morning! This was me for a substantial amount of time last week at the beach. Cozy clothes, makeup-free, with my coffee and pup nearby. For many years, I enjoyed the fun and excitement of being in the middle of the action at the beach. Now I am happiest as a bystander and only occasionally joining the excursions, choosing instead to stay back and watch the dogs. Yet another reason this introverted homebody is thankful she married an extroverted fun seeker.
On this trip, I had a friend to drink coffee with and watch crime shows with! Danielle has a beautiful blog right HERE, and she and I have been friends for years. We met through our blogs, and now we are friends in real life too! She and her family spent the week with us, and it was filled with laughter, coffee, movies, beach time, and fun.
It was a wonderful week for us all. We were all able to enjoy the time together, except these two, and we missed them dearly, but they were on their own adventure in Washington, D.C., celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary! So happy for my Peyton Rose and her Christopher!
We stayed in touch with phone calls and photos, of course. I am home, safe, sound, and ready for a new week. Today I will organize some things, do the laundry, and make my meal plan with a shopping list. The leaves are appearing on the trees, and the days are getting longer. Spring is trying to arrive here in Pennsylvania, but winter isn't going quietly. We had snow flurries this morning, and I have the fire going beside me. And I am not complaining about that. Have a wonderful day, my friends. I will be around to visit and get caught up!
Thanks for visiting!
Billie Jo
Spring had me fooled here too. It looked so sunny and nice so out I went in just a light sweater and sandals. Oops! It was in the mid-40s and much chillier than I expected. But at least everything is green. Glad you had a fun time at the beach! Have a super week!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a relaxing week at the beach. It's been gorgeous here. Everything is in full bloom then a cold front showed up again this weekend. Perfectly fine by me as it will be hot soon enough I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteLovely vacation!! It looks like spring here but it feels like winter..
ReplyDeleteWinter is just putting up one heck of a fight! So glad you're cozy! Enjoy your Monday.
ReplyDeleteYou got great photos! The beach looks pretty much empty, I guess you got there before vacation season! Great timing. I bet your dog loved it, all the different smells. what an adorable collar! Yes, I need to stop overthinking!!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to spend time at the beach with your friend! My mini doxie is next to me with her blanket. Cute picture of your furbaby by your neck. I hope to get to the beach more this summer. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got that time away with your friend! It's good for all of us to have a break.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful!
Looks like you had a great vacation! How wonderful to not only meet blog friends in real life (that would be a dream come true for me), but to actually spend a lot of time together.
ReplyDeleteThat beach looks wonderful. I'm glad you had some quality relax time, and oh my goodness, it's so special that you're friends with Danielle in real life too! I always say that the internet can be used for good things too, and this is proof. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks like you had a wonderful week at the beach. So glad that Danielle and her family could join you. The people I have met through the blogging world are some of the nicest people and best friends ever! You and your family have a good week. See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteHello Beautiful! It looks like it was a wonderful week. ;) I love Danielle's blog too. I can totally see how you 2 are kindred spirits. It looks like one more week of cooler temps here - then hopefully more Spring-like weather will start showing up. I'm so ready for it! But yes, in the meantime...enjoying the cozy works too. And Happy Anniversary to Peyton and Christopher! Have a blessed week ahead. xo
ReplyDeleteWe had snow today too and then it stopped. Heat on now. Burrr. Got lots of cleaning done over the weekend. More to do. Great pictures. Love the first one with the pup! OMG. So cute.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like such a wonderful week, full of laughter, fun and relaxation. Just perfect. I'm glad you were able to spend time with your blog friend. Stay warm and enjoy your fire.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Our 'spring' weather is much the same. It is early in the morning here and there is a frost on the ground. It sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful week at the beach. I'm off to take look at Danielle's blog now. X
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have met someone through blogging who has now become such a good friend. Your time at the beach sounds delightful.
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun!!! We loved Ocean City and I loved spending time with you! Can't wait for the next time! Have a wonderful week! Miss you already!!! Xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to spend some time with your friend. That's always nice. I also just saw my best friends from high school - we go way back! I love your doggie's yellow rose. Happy Anniversary to dear Peyton and Christopher. She has such a sweet smile. I hope they had a wonderful time in their travels. Like you, no more sun and fun days for me either. I prefer those special days at home.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week, Billie Jo.
~Sheri
I do miss the ocean! For many years, I lived in Florida (where my husband is from), but we now live in a land-locked state. It's only when we visit family that we get to enjoy the beach nowadays. How fun to meet up with blog friends! Through the years, I have been able to meet a few. For some reason, I have to continually "follow" your blog. I follow, then a few days later, I discover your updates aren't coming through on my Blogger dashboard, and I find that I'm no longer following. Not sure why that keeps happening.
ReplyDeleteThat all sounds idyllic Billy Jo, and as I am the introvert married to a border-line extrovert, I can relate. He has taken me on a lot of adventures during our married life. I also like crime shows :) Sounds like you had a lovely time getting together with your friend. I enjoyed your photos and seeing your family who came to DC. Wondering if that was at the Smithsonian Zoo they were at? I haven’t been there in a long time and we only live 25 miles away. Overdue! Enjoy your catching up time. It is fun getting away but there’s nothing like coming home to your own bed.
ReplyDeleteCatching up and enjoying the pictures of your trip! I’m so glad y’all got to get in another great visit! Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteDearest Billie Jo,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great time together!
Danielle mentioned where you were—Ocean City in Maryland.
Hoping that the weather was pleasant enough but no doubt your visiting time was!
Hugs,
Mariette
So glad you had a nice relaxing time at the beach. I'm so grateful for the blogging world as it gives us a chance to meet friends from all over. Have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely, relaxing time at the beach. It's fun getting to meet online friends and spend time with them in real life. Have a great rest of the week! Blessings!
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