The Weekend

Hi friends. It's Monday, and on Mondays we recap our weekend happenings with Holly (Pink Lady Blog) and Sarah (Sunshine and Books) and their Hello Monday hop. 

First things first...today is my older and only brother's birthday so happy birthday to him. He grew up with three sisters who all adored him and still do. I think we're all feeling extra grateful for our siblings this year especially. 

One of my favorite pics, wearing our jackets my Dad got us in Okinawa-

It was a spectacular weekend here weather wise, with bright blue skies and dreamy temps. Friday morning I did a few things around the house while hubs dealt with an annoying little problem in the waterfall. Once the waterfall guy came and tried a work around, hubs moved on to cleaning the dock and putting a few things away there. Man makes it hard to relax, but I do try. I declared it too pretty to work and he did agree so we went out to eat instead. 

Lunchtime view...

After lunch I went to a neighbor's house to play Mah Jong which is always fun. Hubs had plans that evening to go to a Clemson basketball game with a friend and I had plans to eat popcorn for dinner and watch a mindless movie on the couch. But! My next door neighbor messaged asking if we wanted to come over for dinner and cards and when I said hubs was going out she said I should come anyway so I did. 

Although a night on the couch was also pretty tempting.  Just sayin' 

It was fun though, and hubs came over after the game and joined us for a few hands. We stayed out way past my bedtime, but had a good time. 

Saturday morning it was coffee on the deck, then a couple of hours spent meandering around a little sip and shop event which was really nice. There were about fifty vendors there and the weather was gorgeous. 

Daughter1 and her crew met us there, and hubs bought all kinds of 'stuff' for the kids. Basically if Little Miss says she wants something he gets it for her. 

Listen, get yourself an adorable granddaughter who wraps you around her dainty little finger and you'll understand too. 

 

We came home and watched football on the screened porch for a couple of hours before heading out late afternoon to a lake party at a friend's house. I guess I should try to get more people in my pics, yes? Maybe next week. 

Some folks came by boat, but we drove because the house is by water a fair distance from us (not so far by car), and we thought it would be too chilly for the ride home. 

Here's something interesting...

This boater had a fire table on his pontoon. Hmmm. I mean it was the perfect day for it, but something about a fire table on a boat feels a little iffy to me. This particular table is made for boating so I guess it's safe? 

One of our favorite local musicians was playing at the party, and he and his band are so talented. There was a Bloody Mary bar, grilled oysters, and a food truck serving BBQ. 

Did I mention the weather? Glorious! 

We got home in time to see some of the Tennessee game, most importantly the win at the end. Such a good game! 

Sunday morning we went to church, had lunch at home, then I made a big pot of vegetable beef soup to have later this week. We have several things going on this week and it will be nice to have soup for whichever one of us is here for dinner. 

We're both out Monday night, but he's one place and I'm another. Same on Tuesday. We have company coming for dinner Wednesday so yay, we'll be cooking at home and together so whoohoo! Then I'm out Thursday and he'll be glad I made his favorite soup. Also a neighbor is having surgery so I'm going to share with them and this recipe makes a lot so I'll probably freeze some too. 

Hubs grilled a steak for our dinner Sunday night, and it was delish. Plus, this weather y'all. I think God knows we need an extra bit of beauty during these ever more contentious election cycles. I know it keeps me looking up...

...helps me remember He's got the whole world in His hands. 

"This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget

That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.'