Last busy weekend of oct

Our last hosting gig of the month was this weekend. But before that, was the week.

Sunday A and I met up for margs. We got a waiter we had had before, which made things even more fun. Hehe. 

Monday thru Thursday was business as usual, and me wondering if I'll ever go downstairs to do weights or if I'll just stay hooping in the AM. At least the scale started going in the right direction. 

Maid Marian dress on Monday 😁 

Mead and comfy chair on Tuesday.

I haven't changed much... and neither has my coffee. Hehe.

Wine Wednesday 😁 at a reception to welcome our new GYN.

Thursday I ducked out early to do some last min cleaning at the casa. 

Chair time when the cleaning was done!

Then my dad, stepmom, and hubby arrived and we all went to dinner. Hubby was able to get off work almost when he should be. Lol. 

Friday I took them shopping while hubby was at work. Waiting to hear they were ready for their driver (me), I went to enjoy my coffee on the balcony.

What a nice morning....

Then the sun peeked over the apts...

I tried as long as I could, but the sun won. Lol

Friday hubby went to work, so I took d&c shopping. I found some sandals! Then we went to lunch at a social club that was doing oktoberfest. It was really good. After that we wandered Walmart a bit, then went home to wait for hubby to get off work. Once he got home, we went to dinner at eagle point. Then it was time for hockey, so after a small mishap (I was on autopilot and heading home, but needed to drop them off at the hotel... oops) we dropped them off and headed home for real. Lol.

Cute place, good vibes, GREAT patio, weird parking.

Lunch #1

Lunch #2

Lunch #3 😁

Saturday they went to bfast at Our Place in burleson, then they came to the apt. We went to fort worth for their arts goggle event. What is that, you ask? Well, they shut down magnolia street and they have 1000 vendors with crafts, food, drink, art, music, etc. 

Obligatory selfie.

Got dad, too!!

It was a good day of art, a long walk, and a burger at Shaws pub. LOTS of people as well. 

So this morning we will meet up at mass and then figure out the day from there. They leave tomorrow. Hubbs worked on fri so he could have today off with us. Then we have 2 weekends of nothing planned... we are looking forward to that. 😉😁 much love, I hope you are all enjoying some nice weather, good friends, family, and a festival or 2. 

So much stuff

We had a good Sunday. We ended up going to the zoo, which was fun. 10 year olds have ENERGY. We got papa murphys for dinner, and then our guests made a haunted house.

So fun.

We also watched the Charlie brown and garfield Halloween specials and the adventures of icabod and Mr toad. 

Monday came, our guests headed home around 620. I still got up at 5, but didn't work out as I was seeing them away. Then work as usual. After work, I got home and went to bed. I was TIRED.

Tuesday was business as usual, tho I did make a roast for dinner that was *chefs kiss.* Wednesday I had a dentist appointment, then went to the post office to send my friend the things she left behind, so I didn't get home until later. Had a call with bestie, which was lovely. I did my workout both of those days, and woke up sore on Thurs and decided to... not. Thursday was work and then MASSAGE!! New therapist, and OUCH! She told me I'm all jacked up, need a chiro, found multiple spots of ouch and she found "pockets of evil" in my right thigh. I took a muscle relaxer and went to bed. Friday I HURT. Hubby made dinner. Stuffed mushrooms, chips and queso, with baked potatoes and Buffalo chicken! He even made me a margarita. Then we watched movies.

He even speared some gummy bears.

Ace was happy.

Saturday we had a lazy morning, coffee, watches haunted hotel, and then headed up to a baby shower. 😁 

She's so cute! No one thinks she's making it to the due date of 11/30. 

Epic cake for baby prince.

When we got home I finished my chair and went to bed. I was TIRED.

Cozy outdoor reading chair.

I hope all of you are enjoying fall, as it JUST arrived in TX. We have had our windows open and it's been GLORIOUS. Much love!

Transitioning

I am attempting to become a morning workout person. 

Monday, day 1. Alarm at 5, kissed hubby goodbye, set 2nd alarm for 530. 530 alarm, shut off, dozed... dreams included: I already got up and worked out, I was getting ready with the curtains open and saw my neighbors seeing me necked, I was trying to weigh myself but the scale came back with #s like 98 or 135 so I had to try to fix it (cuz thats NOT lbs), got up at 547. Bathroom, workout clothes, started infinity hoop at 552, done at 622, shower, confuse the cat, work clothes, coffee, out the door at 642. 

What were you doing in the shower at this time of day?? Don't you do this at night???

Tuesday, day 2. Alarm at 5. Kiss hubby goodbye, up at 507. Bathroom, workout clothes, start hooping at 515 (music thru record player, play with weights while hooping, pause to shut off 530 alarm) done at 550, stretching until 6 when coffee maker kicks on. Cat "helps" with stretching, but not a fan of being the weight when I do squats. Shower, get ready for work, play with cat as well... he is freaking out and NOT a fan of the new routine. Scoop the litter box, out the door at 640.

Also A came to have lunch! We had sammiches at Baked! In Glen rose. If you ever have a chance, GO. The sandwiches were SO GOOD!!! 

What is so great about this thing? Why is mom using it in the morning? Is there something for me in it?

Wednesday, day 3. Alarm at 5 after a horrible dream that A had died. Kissed hubbs goodbye, set 2nd alarm for 630, rethought and set for 6. Decided to take a rest day, as my abs and thighs BURN. 2nd alarm at 6, up at 615, got coffee, played with Ace (who seemed to enjoy the fact that we were back to semi-routine), gave him a delectable for breakfast, had my coffee, got ready for work. Out by 640. We'll hoop again tomorrow. 

Had dinner with my old boss at Jimmies in Cleburne. It's a chef-owned restaurant and have the ONLY excuse for an all-online menu. Their menu changes every week based on what's in season. So, an online menu is acceptable. I had the seared tuna, broccoli, and sautéed mushrooms. OMG, so good!! 

Wrestled this beast into the car and up the stairs. Then noticed the "caution, consider using 2 people to lift." Oops. Lol... gonna put it together soon!

Thursday, day 4 (its not that I think you can't count, its for dramatic effect). Alarm at 5, kissed hubby goodbye, 2nd alarm at 510. Up, bathroom, hooping by 517, done at 548. Shower, coffee, check bank balance, journal a bit, play with kitty cat. Out by 640. 

Do I have a cup problem??

After work I had to get my inspection and oil change, then to HEB for a few things. Hubby met me there for an impromptu grocery date. I still need to change the spark plugs in the car, and now that it's not so godawful hot, I think it's a good time for it. Question is, should I make hubby go with me to get the things?? Hmmm. 🤔 we got WAY more stuff around HEB than I had planned... oops. Also, my legs are SORE. I was tired when we got home, but I needed to do laundry, so I stayed up until it was done. Sigh. It never ends.

Now for, a lesson in misunderstandings.

Me: "my legs HURT. I think I'll take tomorrow off."

Hubby: "YES, YES! That's what I'm talking about! Absolutely, you should."

Me, realizing: "oh no, honey. I mean take tomorrow off from working out, I'm still going to work."

Hubby: "... DAMN." 

Lol... kinda sucks when your days off don't TOTALLY mesh. However working similar schedules has been WONDERFUL.

Friday, day 5. Alarm at 5. Legs sore. Reset alarm for 6. Got up, got ready for work, petted the kitty, hugged and kissed the hubby, out the door at 640. Wearing resistance leggings, so legs are working harder today anyway. Down 2.2 lbs from Monday (I'll take it). 

Secret NSFW shirt at work!

Bring on the weekend! Date night at frescoes cocina, wandering the farmers market, nightcap at twisted Sisters, and arrival of college friend C and her eldest daughter, F. 

A unicorn. So goooood

Don't drink and shop...

Or do, because if this isn't the pic of a teen, I don't know what is

We were pirates at scarby hollow!

My friend from Chicago came down with her 10 year old middle child. 

FIRE!! 

Over 20 years of friendship. 😁

Sunday is Mass, then have breakfast, then go to the fall festival at the church, then the cattle drive at the stockyards. It's been interesting having a 10 yr old around. Thank goodness we have coloring books.

Spooky Season BEGINS!

This week was business as usual. Although we did get rain!! Some people forgot what it was like. 

I wanted some wine... but it hid a surprise.

Ghostie wine glass!! I love it. 

Planning outfits around the potential of rain is tough when there are conflicting reports. However, I survived the Thursday deluge, and Friday the rain was much more sedate, so no worries. I left work early and hubby and I went to Grapevine for a date night.

Finally got to wear my new dress!!

Happy hr at Messina hof

Charcuterie at wine fusion. They did all their Halloween decorations!

It was fun. From here, we went to farinas to have dinner

My interesting wine with hubbys sangria 

Baked artichoke hearts

My half lasagne and hubbys half pesto. It was so good and we were SO FULL!! 

We stayed at the Hyatt place and I think we have a winner for our favorite hotel. The suit was spacious, and even tho we were right next to the elevators, we didnt hear ANYTHING. No screaming child this time! So nice. 

Saturday we got up and went to denton to meet up with our friends at the Halloween capital of texas.

it was a fun day.

We stayed in denton on Saturday night. Got up on Sunday, went to Mass, headed home, got lunch at chuba hut ("toasted" subs), and then got home. I've been unpacking, doing laundry, and preparing for the week. I hope all of you are having a good Sunday, and are ready for fall!!! It's arrived even in Texas now!! Hehehe