This week marks the beginning of fall!

…and soon everything will be pumpkin-flavored.

This is the season for fun holidays!

In addition, the leaves are turning and the cool weather is encouraging you to take out your sweaters and boots.

JUST KIDDING!

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Favorite # ONE

Even though it is still summer in Florida, I love fall anyway!

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On the last official weekend of summer, LB and I took a

Favorite # TWO

Mini-vacation

To the Golden Isles.

Complete with Tree Picsa visit a to a Mexican Restaurant a taste of the Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festivaland step participation!

While there, we stayed at a Hampton Inn.

It was at the front desk that LB and I encountered someone he affectionately named…

She Shed Sheryl

Not only does she have she-shed problems, Sheryl has reservation problems.

This vacationer spent an extremely long time ahead of us when we were checking in and [coincidentally] was at the front desk when LB went to return the room keys.

LOL

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Favorite # THREE

Time on Tuesday

spent with my favorite little girls.

For some time now, on Tuesday afternoon, when I’m coming home from work, Mama will text to tell me that she has Lydia and Rory at her house.  The text will include the message that they are waiting to see Glammy.  When I finally make it home, I will walk next door to collect them and Lydia and Rory will show me how excited they are to come home with me!

Then the race is on!

LB’s security system captured a moment together that I found in his google photos:Lydia WINS!

This has been a highlight of my life and I am going to miss our time together on Tuesday afternoons!

THEY ARE SO CUTE!

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Favorite # FOUR

Napoleon Dynamite

is a 2004 movie about the life of a peculiar teenager and his interactions with family and friends.

It is a GREAT MOVIE!

Watch it!

One of Napoleon’s family members is Uncle Rico (played by John Gries).

In case you didn’t already hear, Uncle Rico was in Jacksonville yesterday.

He was spotted at Waffle House and was reported to be in town filming for a commercial that is scheduled to air this Sunday on the NFL Network.

What is the connection?

Besides the fact that he could’ve taken state [back in the 80’s] if Coach hadn’t held him back, Uncle Rico has been named Gardner Minshew’s doppelgänger.

Having won the hearts of Jacksonville fans, Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, with his mustache and headband, bears a resemblance to the iconic uncle Rico.

He is my

Favorite # FIVE

Gardner Minshew

I can’t help it.

Though I rarely follow football, #15 has found a place in my favorites!

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Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Even though it was a short week, there is no way I can pass an opportunity to share my

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

Labor Day

Nothing to do on this holiday except hang out at the pool

and enjoy

Favorite # TWO

Homemade Ice Cream

Not to be confused with Ho made ice cream (thanks Steph).

Along with

ALL THE TOPPINGS!

Put it all together and you have

Favorite # THREE

The

Banana Split

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Favorite # FOUR

A Paid Day Off

due to

Inclement_Weath (PD)

Which was the official posting on my schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday.

That (PD) is very important!

The center was closed on Tuesday, September 4^th and Wednesday, September 5^th due to hurricane Dorian.

I slept late, enjoyed time with my cat, watched recorded episodes of Love It Or List It [featuring designer Hillary and real estate expert David] while walking/running on my treadmill, and scrapbooking which I posted about here.

The power was out for about an hour and a few limbs were scattered about the yard, but overall, there was no  damage at my house.

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Favorite # FIVE

These Two Puddle Jumpers

…who came to visit after the storm.  I mentioned [in my blog post yesterday] how much I like this photo posted on social media by Emily.

And Gradual was the word of the day.  Apparently this is a new word for Lydia and I wanted to include this in my blog post so I’ll never forget our conversation.  Lydia enjoyed using her new word again and again to describe her thoughts on many things that were happening.  For example: Glammy is having a hard time putting her photo album back together because it is so gradual.

I enjoyed hearing Lydia’s very own spin on the use of the word gradual.

Time spent with Lydia will always find a place in my favorites.

And, of course, it was sweet to see this little visitor

complete with pink raincoat and Batgirl!

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Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Once again

And I’ve got favorites!

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Favorite # ONE

Dinner in the Rain

with LB.

It started out as a sunny afternoon, however the dark clouds were not far away.

As if the wind wasn’t enough, shortly after snapping this picture, the rain began to fall.MY HAIR!

We were having dinner at The Cellar Upstairs, a rooftop dining dining experience that is lovely, especially on a beautiful day.

But even a little bit of bad weather can’t ruin dinner at The Cellar Upstairs.  Their salads are the best.

And the best of the “cellar salads” is my

Favorite # TWO

The Wedge

Iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon, blue cheese, and a TON of dressing.

A Keto dream come true!

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Favorite # THREE

A Starter

I started one

As the writer of The Clever Carrot suggested, I have named my starter:

James Earl Starter

(obviously after the 39th US President).

It’s only been 4 days, but I’m confident that it is going to turn out great.  I’ll be making sourdough bread in a few weeks (or sooner) and LB is going to love it!

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Favorite # FOUR

My new

Old Navy Tops

There was a 40% off sale and I had Old Navy bonus cash to spend.

Striped Linen-Blend Wrap Top for Women (Red Stripe)

Textured Wrap-Front Side-Tie Top for Women (Navy Dots)

Wrap-Front Side-Tie Top for Women (Red Daisy Print)

Apparently I was feeling patriotic when I ordered these!

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I had an appointment at the Dentist’s office today for my six month cleaning, some fillings, and an Invisalign scan.

Favorite # FIVE

My Dentist

NO PAIN!  She is my hero.

I like her so much, I spent the day with her today, which is another story for another day.  I also enjoyed the company of Amber, Tracey, Seroj, and Brandy.  A great group!

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Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.