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There is only one thing better than a FRIDAY…

and that one thing is a Friday to begin

A THREE DAY WEEKEND!

And although that ought to be my favorite # ONE, I’m going to begin my Friday Favorites with last weekend…

Favorite # ONE

Backstreet’s Back

A Backstreet Boys concert has been an item on my bucket list since the creation of my bucket list!

LB and I headed to the Amway Center last Saturday to see the Backstreet Boys in concert.

(which included a concert tee shirt souvenir)

The long anticipated concert was excellent and the Boys are better than ever!

I’m checking this item off and I’ll check it again if I get the chance!

Since we spent the night in Orlando, LB and I took the opportunity to check out a new store near our hotel.

Favorite # TWO

Sofa Shopping

at City Furniture

LB thinks we need more comfortable seating in the family room.The search is on!

It made me miss my furniture and design days!

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Favorite # THREE

Lydia’s Reading List

She was SO proud as she pulled a folder from her little backpack to show me“Look Glammy… you can show this to Larry!”

Inside was a list of all the books that she has read.

She is a smart little girl!

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Favorite # FOUR

Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday afternoon and now Florida is in the cross-hairs of what looks to be a major event.  There has been a lot of activity associated with Dorian in the stores and on social media.

 Yesterday I saw

This Meme

on Facebook

along with the caption

“Everybody in Florida right now.”

It is easy to get caught up in the excitement-anxiety associated with hurricane prep.

Before he came home Wednesday afternoon, LB and I exchanged the following text:

Hopefully we won’t need it, but if we do, then we’re all set!

Speaking of texts, Thursday night Mama sent this sweet one:

I saved the best for last, it is my

Favorite # FIVE

She got lots of Loves on that message!

Wednesday would have been 54 years since Mama and Daddy were married.

I shared a post about that happy day last year that can be read here.

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When things are not quite right, and the feeling of happy seems to have evaded me, I will remind myself that I am in charge of my own happiness.  I begin to compose my grateful list of good things that have happened during the week.  Often this list is the start of my

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Some of the items on my grateful list will typically have something to do with members of my family.

On Sunday of this week we observed National Sisters Day

Which brings me to

Favorite # ONE

Sisters

Every girl needs one!

#Nationalsistersday is the first Sunday in August.

Last year I published a post about it here.

Some of the significant sisters in my world are:My girls

My Mama and her sisters

My sister

and my new favorite pic, which happens to be a snapshot of sisters is:

The cutest little girls on the planet!

Happy National Sisters Day!

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In order to be grateful, it is important to appreciate the little things

such as

Favorite # TWO

Being in the right place at the right time…

And

Having all of your

Ducks in a Row

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Other little things to appreciate can be seen in this pic

 

Favorite # THREE

Both of

These Little Ones

call me Glammy

(the youngest one may call me Glammoo, but don’t tell Richard or I’ll never hear the end of it).

Little Rory is on the left watching her big sister…Lydia, very bravely showing off her skills!

The video is posted on Instagram.

~

Favorite # FOUR

Lydia’s Painting

She is an artist!

Lydia has created a beautiful, blue-skied, sunny day complete with a crepe myrtle and flowers, a squirrel collecting nuts, flowers, a nicely mowed lawn.  Within the lovely landscape, Glammy is wearing a blue dress accompanied by Elvis the cat, who is enjoying the day with Lydia and her cat O’Malley.

Glammy will be having this framed!

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Some of the items on my grateful list will typically have something to do with activities in which I participate.

In the famous words of Ferris Bueller,

“Life moves pretty fast… If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

On Wednesday LB decided that we would take Ferris Bueller’s advice.

We took off early and headed for St. Augustine

Favorite # FIVE

Playing Hooky

It is pics like this that make me grateful when I have a good hair day

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Because today is a very special Friday

happy birthday GIF by Amy Ciavolino

I’m sharing a special edition of Friday Favorites dedicated to a very special little girl.

On July 12th, four years ago, Lydia was born!

Favorite # ONE

My Favorite 4-year-old

Lydia!

 Beautiful Smart Creative Talented Lydia!

She is a perfect blend of Richard and Emily!

She loves all things Disney and enjoyed seeing Toy Story 4 recently, which brings me to my

Favorite # TWO

This Picture

I borrowed it from Stephanie’s FB post because it is adorable!

Favorite # THREE

Inspiration

for a BLOG.
A one-year-old Lydia was featured as the subject of my very first blog post.

You can read my first blog post HERE.

Thank you for inspiring me Little Lydia!

 

Favorite # FOUR

Birthday Parties

To date, we’ve had three of them for Lydia.

Her Glammy missed her first birthday party because she HAD TO WORK !  But Glammy left early that morning and stopped by Lydia’s house to wish her a happy day and deliver presents.

Lydia’s second birthday party was supposed to be at Mema Mary’s house, however there was an incident that caused the party to be moved next door to Glammy’s house.  It all worked out great and everyone was happy!  You can read about Lydia’s second birthday party HERE.

 Last year Emily decided that the theme of Lydia’s 3rd birthday party would be Mermaids.  It was the cutest idea for a birthday party!  There were all kinds of activities and mermaid inspired food. I participated by creating Mermaid Tail Cupcakes for the party.  The blog post I began writing wasn’t finished in a timely manner, so I haven’t published it.

Yet.

Birthday party #4 happens tomorrow!

Favorite # FIVE

Being Glammy

I love it!

Thank you Lydia for making me a GLAMMY!

 

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I didn’t have to work today!  Talk about a HAPPY FRIDAY!

It’s the first week of July and a significant time in America as we celebrate our nation’s independence!

happy flag day GIF

Although it is JULY, June was a great month and in my family there were several Birthdays.  We gathered last Saturday evening at Mama’s house to CELEBRATE

Favorite # ONE

JUNE Birthdays

Stuart became part of our family in 1988 when he married my sister.  Chynna joined the family when she married my nephew Clay.  Emily became my daughter-in-law when she married Richard in 2013.  And the newest member of our family is Adrian who was born in 2018.

There was a time when I was the only person in my family to celebrate a birthday in June.

Now there are FIVE of us!

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Favorite # TWO

A Short Work Week

This week I went to work on Monday and Tuesday then took off on Wednesday for a Beach Day in St. Augustine with LB!

and later that evening…

Favorite # THREE

Hanging out at the Pier

Each Wednesday night throughout the summer there is the Music by the Sea event at the St. Johns County Pier.  This week the Ain’t Too Proud band entertained and motivated LB and I to sing along.

With Thursday being a holiday, we were able to stay for the entire event.

We had a GREAT time!

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Favorite # FOUR

Independence

presented by individual style!

vacation love GIF by Molang

To celebrate Independence Day the family came by for food and festivities!

LB grilled hamburgers and hotdogs.

Some of us enjoyed the pool.

Emily brought sparklers, which we had a good time with later that evening.

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Favorite # FIVE

Outdoor Décor

to show our patriotism.

We finally got around to displaying the American Flag.

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I am blessed and grateful to be an American!

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Happy Mother’s Day

Here’s another poem to tell you
(just in case you haven’t guessed)

Of all the Mamas in the world
You’re the sweetest and the best.

You’ve been there for your daughters
through the laughter and the tears

Throughout the years your patience
has continued every minuteYou sweeten up our family,
I’m so glad to have you in it!

A finer model for “that quote”
in all the world there never was
What you’ve always tried to teach me…

Pretty is as Pretty Does

On this day I wish you gladness,
just like what you pass around.
May your joyfulness continue,
And your happiness abound.

You are a lovely lady and forever you will bethe greatest Mama in the world

you mean everything to me!

 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO THE BEST MAMA EVER!

 

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It has been a long week.

Remember when I said change is good?

I’ve CHANGED my mind.

Nevertheless, I will remain positive because there is much to be grateful for… most especially because it is

And time for Friday Favorites!

Favorite # ONE

Donuts

Some in my circle will not darken the doors of Wal-Mart.  I understand, as it is typically filled with the People of Wal-Mart.

Nevertheless the Wal-Mart bakery makes fresh donuts daily and they are delicious.

And cheap.

And there are very few People of Wal-Mart shopping at 7:30 AM.

I brought a dozen to work for my peeps today and bought a box of six chocolate frosted Bavarian cream for LB.He was pretty excited.

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Favorite # TWO

My New Jacket

I’ve been looking for a jacket similar to the yellow one that I mentioned in my Shop ’til You Drop post.

I found one at Loft and on Saturday it arrived at my front door.  The only thing I wasn’t completely satisfied with was the belt.  I don’t want to wear the jacket tied and I don’t like the dangling belt.

So I ripped out the belt loops.I’ve worn it four times this week.

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Favorite # THREE

My Sister

is moving back to my side of town.

I’m thinking I might need to bother her more often.

I bet this is why she didn’t tell me she was moving back to my side of town!

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Favorite # FOUR

A New Restaurant

Salsas

opened a new location on my side of town.

It is tidy, adorably decorated and just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

and the fajitas are served in a lava rock dingo.  At least that is what it looks like!

I don’t know how many times I’ve mentioned La Nopalera as being my favorite restaurant, but Salsas may be a contender.

~

Also just in time to celebrate the weekend…

Favorite # FIVE

I AM FINISHED WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Although there has been no time for blogging this week

Alice In Wonderland Disney GIF

 there’s always time for

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Favorite # ONE

Carrot Cake Trifle

I first posted this recipe here but thought it would be a good idea to post it again… with a photo this time.

Look at those luscious layers.

I made the Carrot Cake Trifle for Easter Sunday Dinner dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Carrot Cake Mix & required ingredients
  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 sticks of softened butter
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 16 oz. Cool Whip
  • Chopped walnuts

Easiest dessert recipe ever!

Directions:

  • Prepare the carrot cake according to package directions, allow to cool.
  • Cut cake into cubes.
  • Mix filling by beating together cream cheese and butter.  Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Fold frosting mixture together with Cool Whip.
  • Layer in trifle dish with carrot cake and walnuts.

OMG delicious!

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Rory was not the least bit interested in dinner and seemed to need a nap.  I was rocking her and noticed that her little legs were cold, so I asked Levi if he would bring her a blanket.  Not only did he bring a blanket, he brought a story book because, before any baby takes a nap, a story is in order.

Favorite # TWO

Everyone enjoys

Story Time

There was no nap.

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Favorite # THREE

Easter Baskets

for everyoneAs long as I’m able, I’ll make sure these babies have goodies in their Easter baskets!

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Favorite # FOUR

Family Time

It is good for the extended family to get together for special occasions.

On this occasion we enjoyed Easter Sunday dinner, an Easter egg hunt family photos then two sweet girls got to come home with Glammy to play.

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Later that evening, LB and I watched the Jacksonville Passion Play presented by First Baptist Church which featured the talents of

Favorite # FIVE

Several special members of my family Thanks for the Jesus selfie, Dillon.  Who else has one of these???

My nephew Dillon played the part of Judas Iscariot (that’s him in the back with the money bag), my brother-in-law Stuart was an angry Pharisee, My Mama, Aunt Linda, niece Sydney, and cousin Sarah all had parts in this program.  I was impressed with the talent that was displayed from my family!

I hope you had a

Flowers GIF by dasherzallerliebste

Special Thanks to LB my personal Photographer

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