Monday Morning Coffee

 

Good Monday morning, my friends. We spent the night at the condo, so my Monday morning coffee is coming to you from here at the beach. 

Rhett and Kyrstin hosted us for the Superbowl, and they went all out! They prepared Buffalo Chicken Dip, Mexican Street Corn Dip, a Fresh Salad Bar, Deviled Eggs, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, and Oreo Balls, and ordered pizza and wings. Madison brought a pasta salad, and Steve made a pineapple dessert. Flynn and I provided a few cans of soda because we didn't want to arrive empty-handed!

While I intended to go strictly for the food and company, I did watch some of the game. When it comes to a championship game like that in any sport, I feel bad that one team has to lose. So congratulations to the Eagles fans and to the Chiefs fans; I am sorry. Next season will be here before we know it.

In other exciting news, Peyton and Chris got a new dog! Allow me to introduce you to Tundra!

Isn't she beautiful?! Peyton has always loved Huskies. Her childhood favorite...

Remember Webkinz?

She loved this one!

Christopher works with a family that has a new baby and an older dog. They wanted Tundra to go to a loving home. Peyton and Christopher met her, bonded with her, and brought her home this weekend! 

Their sweet Jenny has already welcomed her in.

Madison and Nicolas celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary! I am so proud of these two and the life they have created.

And lastly, this weekend, Flynn joined the ranks of the Dunkin Iced Coffee Club! Well, it's time for me to get going. We are cleaning up here, heading back to the house, homeschooling, and then getting ready for The Bachelor tonight. And I am sure I will find time to snuggle with these two.

Happy Monday, my friends!

Billie Jo

Google for the non-mine pictures. : )

Life Lately

Cooking with Madison

Enchilidas and Lasagna this week!

And Rhett realizing that salad isn't that bad!

Reading this book. And highly recommending it as well!

Homeschooling Flynn and a couple extra students.

Note the tissue box. Flynn has the cold from He**.

She is a good sport, though, and is hanging in there.

Wearing pajamas most of the time. And I don't usually take selfies in my pajamas, but my friend Heather got these for me, and I wanted to show her how much I loved them.

Watching this guilty pleasure. And yes, Debbie, we like him so far!

Praying this beautiful prayer for several special people in my life.

Celebrating Madison and Nico's little pup, Draper, who is five already!

And not wanting to leave this one out, Cosmo is playing a lot of fetch with his fun new yellow ball. But never with the scary red one!

Finally, with apologies to all who do, and with the promise to watch, eat, and sit quietly with my cozy blanket and my book. Good Luck to all!

That's it for today, my friends.

Thanks for all the prayers. I appreciate them greatly.

I am so happy my Mom made so many others happy.

Thanks for visiting!

Billie Jo

(Google for the fun images.)

If You Bake Anything This Week

 

Bake this chocolate chip coffee cake.

Literally. The BEST.

I like to make a special breakfast on Sunday mornings. Sometimes, it's quiche; other times, it's bacon, toast, and eggs. This past Sunday, I made this coffee cake. And I swear we think it is AMAZING. 

If you want to give it a try, I will link the recipe right 

HERE.

The only changes I made were using chocolate chunks because we didn't have chocolate chips and regular plain yogurt because we were out of Greek yogurt. Also, I used my hands to make the crumb topping. No need to dirty a food processor, right? Plus, I don't even have one! 

I hope you try it, and if so, I hope you and your family enjoy it!

Billie Jo

Monday Morning Coffee

Good Monday morning, my friends! We are back in Maryland, and I am cozy on my couch with my coffee and pups. Today, Flynn and I are going to homeschool, and I am quite excited to introduce her to one of my very favorite people, Mr. William Shakespeare. There is so much to know about him before we begin the piece I have chosen for her this year, Romeo and Juliet. 

I heard a rumor from a very reliable source, Madison, that she and Steve are preparing dinner tonight. I also heard the word "lasagna" mentioned a few times, which is good! After dinner, we will hit the couch for Episode Two of one of the all-time favorites in this house...The Bachelor! This show is a staple in our home during the long winter months, and although I know it is cringy, it is also entertaining. We are always rooting for the one nice, normal girl in a house filled with various interesting personalities. Sometimes, we are rooting that she DOESN'T get a rose because we think she can do much better!

Finishing this morning with a few thoughts for the month of February, courtesy of Google...

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Happy Monday, my friends!

Looking forward to catching up with you.

Billie Jo