Friday Photos

Hello! Happy Friday in October, my friends! What started out as a cloudy, drizzly week, which I absolutely loved, ended with a couple of days of sun and warmth that allowed me some pool time, so I can't complain about it! Tomorrow, the clouds and rain return, so I will finally decorate for Halloween. I meant to do this week, but somehow, even though I am far less busy now than I was years ago, I seem to get less done in a day. Once Flynn and I finish homeschooling, I am ready for some couch time! 

This past week, Steve traveled back to Pennsylvania to finish up some things that I am thankful he does, because I have no idea what they even are, and he stayed with Peyton and Chris. They always have the best time! 

Peyton makes him the best meals, and her pups love Steve so much! This time, they went to camp so Steve could check a few things, and as always, they had fun! These pictures of Peyton are a true reflection of her soul. She is the happiest, sweetest person and loves to care for others. I am so thankful God brought her and Christopher together. In church, by the way!

While Steve was away, Madison had Flynn and me for dinner, and she made one of our very favorites: tuna and noodles. This is not a picture of my plate, obviously, because anyone who knows me knows that I eat all my food separately! That is actually a running joke in our house. My kids always say, "Mom likes her hot dogs and hamburgers plain, and none of her food mixed together! "

Madison also made her very first loaves of homemade bread! It was delicious. She is not only an amazing cook but also quite fashionable!

My Rhett is busy working, and I am so proud of him. He manages a super popular restaurant and bar here, and works so hard during the busy season. He has so many nice friends and spends a lot of time at the gym too. But he always makes sure to spend time with us, too. This week we all went to the movies together. Finishing up this week with this picture Flynn took during homeschool. That would be me in my housedress and fuzzy socks, with Mocha on my lap, because where else would she be?? I was either helping Flynn with Geometry proofs, Anatomy labs, American History dates, or Psychology terms. I love teaching and learning, and am blessed to have been able to do it all these years.

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends. We only have five October weekends, so enjoy each one in whatever way makes you happy. Here, we are decorating for Halloween, attending Mass, and probably going to dinner. I will change the bedsheets and make a meal plan and a grocery list, too. It is the simple, ordinary things that bring me joy. I mean, how wonderful is it to snuggle into bed on a rainy October night with fresh, clean sheets, knowing you will wake to hot coffee with pumpkin spice creamer and light a spooky candle? 

Billie Jo