Saturday, August 29, 2015

Week In Review - Ten Things Of Thankful (115)

Ten Things of Thankful


Life finally seems to quiet down, or maybe I'm just euphoric after a week off work and a very, very extended nap this afternoon. Anyway, a good week, it has been. A break from routine, from constantly running around to meet appointments. Last week has been a lot of relaxing, enjoying the outside in the cooler weather (as in: low 80s), sleeping in (as in: 7am), playing with the kids, etc.  Simply a good week.

The Ten Things I'm especially thankful for this week:

1. Our outing with my parents and the family into town. My Mom, Richard, and I had hair appointments, Richard went first and then headed out with my Dad and the kids to the playground, so Mom and I could enjoy some peace and quiet at the salon.

2. Getting the best hair cut in a long, long time, potentially ever. My hair dresser is so awesome and worth every penny; since I usually don't really know what I want exactly, I usually ask her to help herself, and this time, she outperformed herself. I'm so, so happy!

3. Ice cream for everyone!!

4. A two-hour walk in the woods with Lily and Calvin. We had such a great time finding the best spots for wild lingonberries and natural craft supplies come fall. Can't wait to head that way again, soon!

5. The girls' passports arriving. I was so surprised when I found the envelopes in the mail, didn't expect to get those for another couple of months or so..

6. A day trip to the nearby adventure park with the girls. Hubby was still sick with a summer flue and kept Calvin at home, so we could have some Mommy-Daughters-time. And what a time he had!!!

7. Cool enough weather for spaghetti and tomato sauce for dinner. Sorry, simply can't eat a hot meal when it's in the triple digits.

8. Finally finishing the second flower bed upfront. Sort of..

9. Being greeted by Calvin with waving, clapping, and a biiiiiig smile after a nap.  He's just too adorable for my own good!

10. Lily's orthodontic treatment progressing well. The orthodontist was very happy and praised her for her resilience. Actually, Richard and I should also been praised as well for staying at her back and make her wear her retainer every night  :-)


I hope you all have a wonderful week!

16 comments:

  1. I had a hair appointment this week too.
    :-)
    I can't see to offer suggestions and my cousin does my hair. Her salon is so fun and stylish. I just let her go where her inspiration takes her. It feels great, doesn't it, to receive a new hair style that just seems to fit?
    :-)

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    1. It totally does! And my new hair stylist is amazing! I'm recommending her left and right, and my mom and her neighbor now travel 1 hour one-way just to go to her :-)

      Enjoy your week and your new style, Kerry!

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  2. Isn't it nice when the weather cools enough to make a hot dinner?

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    1. It so, so is, Kristi! Can't wait for fall and soup/crock pot season :-)

      Have a wonderful week!

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  3. I call my hairdresser a hair artist. The nice weather makes for good hair days.

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    1. Well, mine is definitely an artist as well! Glad you're happy with your stylist. I had no idea what a difference a good hair cut can make ;-)

      Enjoy your week, Val!

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  4. Getting a hair cut is one of my favorite treats. An hour where it's all about you and someone else shampooing your hair is divine.

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    1. I actually HATE having my hair washed at the salon. I have a thyroid condition, so bending my head backwards always makes me nauseous and dizzy, so I just wash my hair at home beforehand :-)

      Have a great week, Vanessa!

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  5. It is so nice when your hair dresser just gets you and can come up with something amazing!

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    1. It definitely is, Jen! I am so, so thankful I've found her :-)

      I hope you have a great week, dear friend!

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  6. Past hairdresser experiences is why I generally dont cut my hair.... so cool for you that you found someone!!!! I love the tags on this post, Calvin and ice cream specifically! so cute!

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    1. Ice cream is lovely, and Calvin even more so :-) Hair appointments used to be more a chore than anything else, but since I'm going to the new salon, I am leaving always very happy. Just look around, as friends and try new places, maybe you find your perfect stylist, too!

      Have a wonderful week, Ivy!!

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  7. Nothing like a great haircut. I'm so very overdue for one I could cry. I think I will finally make it there on September 10th and I'm hoping for something great. I also don't know what I want, exactly. I think I want the fullness and movement of my shorter cut from last year, but with the length I've finally regained now. Think she can do it?? :D
    Cooler weather - yes, absolutely. And I love spaghetti. Always.

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    1. Well, just ask your stylist what she intends to do.. Or go full risk, tell what what you want and see what she does. I'm really, really happy with my most recent cut!

      Loved the cooler weather, too, but now it's back in the high 90s. But tomorrow, it's supposed to drop again. Keep your fingers crossed, poor Calvin is having such a hard time sleeping when it's so hot. At least, the temperatures drop at night, at least some relief!

      Enjoy your week, Lisa!!

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  8. I would love to try wild lingonberries. I have picked many a wild blackberry in the pacific northwest, but not lingonberry. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

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    1. It definitely was!! Loved going blackberry picking when we lived in the Seattle area, always a highlight in late summer! Here, we do have plenty of wild blackberry brushes, but very little berries..

      Have a wonderful week!

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