Good Monday morning, my friends. I was lucky to have a delicious blueberry rhubarb muffin with my coffee this morning. It is a happy day when your firstborn bakes and brings you some of her delicious creations so you can enjoy them with your coffee. How was your weekend? We had a nice, quiet one here. The weather has been cloudy and windy, but Friday night, Madison and I were able to spend some time at the beach. It was beautiful and calm.
On Saturday, we went to mass, and afterward, Steve asked what we wanted to do for dinner. I was hungry for pizza, so we went to our favorite Italian restaurant and enjoyed the most delicious pizza ever. I even had a Coke, which I rarely do because I try to drink water, but hey. Sometimes you just have to let loose and really go wild! : )
Last but not least, I am missing my mamma today. I hear her singing in my heart, though. She always said that you can't be sad if you are singing.
Have a good day, my friends. Thanks for visiting!
Billie Jo
HI Billie Jo, what a lovely breakfast you had! And your pizza looks delicious! Your photos are beautiful. Your mother was a very pretty lady, full of love and wisdom.
ReplyDeleteSorry you're missing your Mom today.
ReplyDeleteIs that a tomato, basil pizza? It is my favorite!
Have a wonderful Monday.
Praying for you, my sweet friend. xx
ReplyDeleteThat muffin and pizza both look yummy. Thank you for the beach photos. We're heading to the Oregon coast in two months and are looking forward to beach time and enjoying. I'm sorry you're missing your Mom. Dennis and I have been saying the same. Usually when we're on a trip we'll call her each night and tell her what we've done that day. She so loved to travel and camp and it made her day. It doesn't seem right to not be calling her and telling her about the deer, buffalo and other animals we've seen. I'm praying for you my friend.
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You have a beautiful cup. Beautiful beach photos. In Poland they say that he who sings prays twice. Your mother has a joyful and kind expression on her face, she must have been a wonderful person. I prayed for her and send you hugs BillieJo.
ReplyDeleteYour beach photos are so wonderful! It's peaceful just looking at them.
ReplyDeleteGrief is a funny thing, it seems to come in waves. Hugs to you!
I understand about missing your mother. The other day I saw something Mom would have thought was hilarious and reflexively picked up the phone to call her and tell her. Immediately I was missing her terribly.
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you mean about letting loose and having that Coca-Cola! LOL 😝 whew, livin’ on the edge!
ReplyDeleteYour mama singing in your heart is such a gift. Recently, I’ve been remembering my mom’s beautiful alto voice singing harmony next to me in church. Makes her seem near💓
Mary~
What a lovely weekend my Friend. There is such healing and peace in watching those waves, isn't there? I feel water like that to my soul! That pizza looks SO good! Sending biggest hugs and lovies to you and holding you up on those especially missing Mom days. Blessings always Dearest. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour Mother was right, she was so wise. Those birds are so big! And even though it was calm, there are the waves. The pizza looks wonderful. I can almost smell it through the screen. Our weekend was full of rain and tornado watches.
ReplyDeleteLove pizza and ocean waves. What a pleasant post this is!
ReplyDeleteI'd sure like one of those muffins!!
ReplyDeleteLove sliced tomatoes on pizza.
That pizza looks amazing!! I'm glad you had a quiet and relaxing weekend. The best kind, for sure!! Your beach photos are amazing. Have a blessed week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThe beach photos look amazing. Sweatshirts on the beach - now that's my kind of weather to visit the coast. :)
ReplyDeleteYour beach pictures are always so peaceful and beautiful. How wonderful to be on the water as you are. And to have so many wonderful things in your world, and the memories of such a lovely lady in your heart!
ReplyDeleteThat pizza looks amazing! I don't mind clouds but wind can definitely be annoying. The beach looked like it provided a nice view.
ReplyDeleteI am sad for you to be missing your mom. And grateful you honor those feelings and let us pray with you. Your mom was so smart... singing really does help a lot.
Aww! I still love to see pictures of your mama. I know you miss her so much. I once had a college professor tell my class that if a child/anyone is singing to themselves, that usually means they feel secure in their world. Your mama is right! Glad y'all had a fun pizza dinner! And yay for Coke!
ReplyDeleteBlueberry and rhubarb is a great combination.
ReplyDeleteI understand that ache for your Mom! Take care, my friend!
I love that reminder from your momma... & I can feel that myself. I always love putting on music to soothe my spirit. Sending you hugs in your missing her!
ReplyDeleteA food gift treated by your firstborn...a breakfast with love tucked inside. Not much is better than that. <3 The picture of your Mom is precious. I miss my mama too...and my daddy...and both my brothers...and my sister-in-law...and...and...and. I wonder if it's true that we will see all of our dear ones in heaven someday. I sincerely hope so. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love your mug and of course the very Good muffin! Very nice with a morning coffee! I also love the sea this pictures are beautiful and I feel like going to the sea certainly in July. The pizza looks so delicious 🤤 i am sorry for your mother she certainly was a kind person take care .
ReplyDeleteHooray for muffins with morning coffee!! Glad you were able to get some beach time in...the weather has been less than ideal on the east coast. So much rain and storms! Hope you have a good week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are gorgeous. I’d take a muffin. Yum.
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Delicious muffin 😋 that you had with your coffee. I'm glad you enjoyed being at the beach. It's been hot lately into the 90° F. But it's getting cooler weather now. I had a different day than I expected due to my husband's car issues. Better now though as he got a newer car. Enjoy you day!!
ReplyDeleteA day at the beach is always good! Even if it's cloudy. I like that: 'You can't be sad if you're singing.' That's true! She sounds like she was a sweet lady. I hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeleteOh how I want a beach trip! Love your pictures and that pizza looks SO yummy. I miss my Mama too, she is with me in my heart and I am SO thankful for the memories. Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteOh, I so love your Bambi coffee mug!!! Lovely beach pics and your sweet Mama. I miss mine too(passed Nov 2019), my Dad (passed Aug 2018) and especially my only child, my son Mike who passed from VERY sudden illness on 10/17/2024 [only 44 yrs old]. How I do miss them all. Hugs! Dawn P. Albany, GA USA
ReplyDeleteaahh, that's sweet what your mom said about singing. I'll have to remember that. There will be times when you long to hug your mama, Billie Jo. Just thinking of her is a comfort. That pizza looks amazing, and Yes, you gotta have coke with pizza. Such pretty photos of the ocean, and a cute pic of you and Madison. Oh, and your coffee cup.....LOVE. Just catching up on your dear posts this morning.
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