August 8, 2025

Friday

Well, these weeks certainly are flying, aren't they? I have things I could be doing, yet not much gets done. It's Monday, then I run a load of laundry, make a To-Do list, drink some coffee, and suddenly, it's Friday! I blame the heat for my lethargy, and the allergies for my lack of ambition. However, I refuse to allow the word lazy to enter my train of thought! I think back to when I was a young mom with four kids at home, and think, "Dang, girl! How did you do it?!" And then, I relax and embrace this chapter of my life with gratitude, because I earned it. I can slow down, spend time appreciating, observing, and allowing life to unfold around me. Rest is not a four-letter word.


Something I did do this week? Celebrated Rhett's sweet girlfriend Kyrstin's birthday! Rhett had the most fun party for her! We all had the best time! 



Kyrstin is as lovely, kind, fun, and sweet as she looks! Happy Birthday, Kyrstin!


Kyrstin loves seafood, so Rhett picked up the most fantastic seafood boil. Crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels, corn, and red potatoes all cooked perfectly with the best seasoning. For dessert, Rhett made a delicious tiramisu.



It was a great time celebrating a great young woman. 

Now, I am off to refill my mug. Have a nice day and a cozy weekend, my friends! Thanks for visiting! 


Billie Jo


9 comments:

  1. My goodness! I think Rhett needs to give up his day job and just make Tiramisu! That looks absolutely divine! And the seafood boil does too.
    Happy belated birthday to Krystin!
    Happy weekend to you, friend. xx

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  2. Happy Birthday to Kyrstin! (Love her name)
    Rhett did great with the party and his Tiramisu looks restaurant worthy.

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  3. The birthday meal looks delicious. Enjoy the weekend.

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  4. Happy birthday, I want an invite next time....:)

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  5. You deserve a rest, I mean, you raised a son who can make tiramisu!! It is such a rewarding thing to see the kids grow up to be good responsible citizens, because it IS so much work when they're little. Kristyn is beautiful, beautiful name too. Happy birthday to her!

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  6. Happy birthday, Kyrstin. Looks like Rhett is a great boyfriend and he definitely has himself a beautiful girlfriend. I hope her year ahead is filled with blessings.

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  7. Happy Birthday to Kyrstin. She is a cutie. Rhett did an awesome job in planning out this special Birthday party...The food looks amazing.

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  8. Happy Birthday to Kyrstin! And that tiramisu. It's beyond words. I would love to be able to just get the crumbs. :-) I agree that we shouldn't feel guilty for enjoying this quieter time of our life. I love to just sit and watch life around me.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Wow, Rhett must be an excellent cook. Kyrstin is so radiant! You are so right about time speeding up. Mother Nature needs to get a speeding ticket.

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Thanks so much for saying hello!

Billie Jo