Good Monday morning! Today, we head back to our home on the lake! I will miss the ocean and its peacefulness; however, I am so excited to return to the lake. It's hard to imagine that when we last were there, it was still early autumn. Now, we are thinking about Thanksgiving and decorating for Christmas! This past weekend here was wonderful! I was able, along with Steve's brother Todd and his wife, Beth, to totally surprise Steve with their visit! Todd is the brother Steve has worked with for the better part of thirty-seven years, the one he talks to every single day, and the one he considers his very best friend. They miss seeing each other, so we were thrilled they could come down. Steve had no idea, and when he saw them, he was so happy! We had a wonderful time visiting, eating, playing dominoes, sitting on the beach, and watching TV. The highlight, however, was Todd teaching everyone his favorite sport, Pickleball! Well, almost everyone. I stayed home to watch the dogs, but I promised I would give it a try. Everyone loved it and plans on continuing to learn how to play.
Todd, Beth, and their pup Ruger
We had the most wonderful weekend together!
Have a wonderful Monday, my friends. Thank you so much for visiting! See you soon!
From Pennsylvania!!!
BillieJo
How wonderful that you were able to pull off that great surprise for Steve! That is so special. xo
ReplyDeleteHi. What a perfect surprise for Steve! It looks as if everyone had a wonderful weekend. Safe travels back to Pennsylvania today. It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that they could visit! Looks like a great time was had! I have never tried pickleball, but there is a league here in our town for it. Hope y'all have a safe trip back to the lake house.
ReplyDeleteKnowing how hard it is to surprise our spouse, you managed to do so. Great photo of your Steve and his brother. Have a great week back at your lake house.
ReplyDeleteI love that as brothers they're so close...that is rare and I pray my kids will remain as close as they are now. You always inspire me, have a great week, it's just so beautiful now!
ReplyDeleteRuger is a real cutie! I love the shot through the window. The curtains frame it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect surprise! Pickleball is so popular, but tell everyone to be careful because it's a top cause of injuries these days! So glad that you had that special time together!!
ReplyDeleteI want to learn pickle ball also. It is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteHope you a good time driving to your house by the lake. I'm sure it will be pretty. We have seen trees change colors especially 2 of them are nice red color. I'm at a restaurant with my daughter for lunch in Silverton. She went to sign paperwork at an office. It's a bit rainy. Home soon. 🏡
ReplyDeleteI love it when a fun surprise comes together! Pickle ball is all the rage, isn't it? Not sure but I think my athletic days are behind me. If I ever had athletic days?! But I do hear it is a lot of fun....even for old people - lol!! Happy Monday! Have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteYay - welcome back to the lake! And yay for all of the holiday dreaming. ;) It's sure looking like late Fall around here. NO more leaves on the trees and lots of geese flying overhead. I can smell the neighbors woodstove almost every night. So cozy. 🧡
ReplyDeleteI love pickleball. It's so fun!! I hope you give it a go. 😉 Have a very blessed week ahead dear Billie Jo. xo
Great how the surprise turned out. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the tree in the window.
Welcome back to the lake! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a fun time with Steves brother.
I have a neighbor who is so into pickleball. Our church has the gym set up for it weekly too, so I know a lot of people love it. I've never tried it!
Safe journey back to the lake, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHow great that you could surprise Steve with a visit from family. There's nothing better is there? I can hear the excitement in your words at getting back to the lake. I've never played pickleball, but then again, I'm the least athletic person in the world. I would sit back and knit while watching everyone else.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!
Blessings,
Betsy
What a nice surprise! I haven't tried pickleball. I thought I was the only holdout, but from the comments here I see I'm in good company. I love the last picture in this post.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to get back to your lake home and set it all up for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I hope it's a lovely time for you as you decorate!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
It's nice that Steve got to see his brother, and what a wonderful surprise that was for him. I'm not familiar with Pickleball. Love your coffee cup, it's perfect for the season. And I have to say that photo of the window looking out to the Autumn tree is wonderful! Have a good rest of the week, Billie Jo. : )
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What a wonderful surprise for you husband! It sounds like you all are enjoying some simple and beautiful moments. Hugs to you. ~Juli
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