Mama and me. Finally!

We missed celebrating birthdays and Christmas. The lockdown and the craziness of society limited all of our abilities to do anything social for a whole year. Now, I see the wisdom in some of this, but I don’t necessarily think it was all necessary.

Anyhoo, my mom and I finally got to go out to eat to celebrate and just be together. We really enjoy Fleming’s, and since both of us are on bland diets, it was a perfect choice. And…we got to get all cute. (which hasn’t happened in a while for me at least…my mom is always cute).

She bought a new cashmere sweater for our outing. Baby pink. My favorite. Thanks mom.

After removing our masks (when we walked in), we sat down and just relished being.

I love you mom. Thank you for taking me out!

We enjoyed talking about mom and daughter. I love that I get to be this for Tatum and give back. It’s the biggest fruit on my mom’s tree as well since she taught me how to be a great mom. I also appreciate her more than ever.

She thinks I’m pretty cute.

hmmmmm

We had steak, shrimp, salad, and potatoes. Perfect.

I love you immensely. May you continue to thrive in health and joy.

We celebrate Dr. Seuss despite crazy

Six Dr. Seuss books will be discontinued because of racist and insensitive imagery. This is the headline last week. HUH??? Dr. Seuss…racist?? Do they even know what that word means?


Well, although I don’t agree, and many many of us don’t, we are going to still celebrate his birthday. In fact, Mrs. Phillips, her 2nd grade teacher, is going to have a party today. YAHOO

So, Tot wore crazy socks today as part of the celebration.

Cooper is fascinated.

She also brought in this fun book too.

Not really sure what is wrong with these wonderful books but…. Aye aye aye.

I will keep them in my library. Thank you PVCP for being sane.

COVID Vaccine Part 2

She got it! Mama get her second one today, and we only had to wait 15 minutes for a reaction. She didn’t have ANY complications, and in fact, she felt great the rest of the day. Blessing!!!!

Family time: Sunday and Hay Happens!

Precious. Truly precious. I adore our time together because with the hustle and bustle of school and work, it’s hard to find enough space to include fun, frolicking and frivolity!

Tot always reminds Daddy or me how much she loves us. Here’s a sweet note I found next to the sink this morning before church.

It all comes back to Tatum when she is loving and giving. Just today, a lady brought her a bag of cookies from Trader Joes. The sweet lady just wanted to thank Tatum for being a greeter and bringing joy to her every week.

Now that is truly sweet!!

After some Daddy daughter time and some Sunday chores, we had a Hay Happens meeting, and we decided to begin a 40 days or prayer practice. We also discussed our gratitudes and future plans for a next HAA! More to come there.

Our game du jour was Exploding Kittens. We still love this game although it gives each of us heartburn and stress! Don’t worry, Daddy. You might not explode this time.

Tot had Elton John join our clan today. I introduced her to some of my old CD’s and she flocked right to this one. She’s been listening to it constantly all weekend. (sounds like someone I know (ahem..myself!)) Of course he sings “Rocket Man!”

Coopy didn’t get to play. He’s waiting his turn.

Later, I made I nice dinner of salmon, butternut squash, and bok choy/broccoli ginger stir fry. Tot’s salmon looks like a heart. (I love you, Tot!)

And..I love salmon!!! (Thank you, Honey, for buying it!)

What a fun day and night. I adore Sundays just because we get to BE together.

Daddy and I always finish our Sundays with a devotion.

Hay’s, stay tuned! We have a fun trip coming up. Until then, let’s live our verse:

“But always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess 5: 15-18)