My June started with a quick little girlfriend weekend getaway to the Ozark mountain area in southern Missouri. Lampe, Missouri to be exact. So, I’ll be sprinkling pictures from our trip throughout this post.
This morning was spent trying to catch up on all the things before yet another somewhat busy work week.
Still, I wanted to make sure to take time today and join in for Happy Homemaker Monday hosted by Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Summer is “officially” right around the corner. It’s hot and humid. Today is a poor air quality day (we get those sometimes) with an expected high of 88, small chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. I still watered everything. Rest of the week is supposed to have highs in the upper 80’s as well.
As I Look Outside My Window
(This is the only picture from here. I was releasing a lost ladybug back into the garden and stumbled on the crow family. I think these are the younger ones) 
Right Now
I’m finishing up the laundry, working on this post, have a few too many tabs open on the computer, and am trying to figure out how to talk my husband into ordering a hotel mattress for our bed. (The current one is bothering us both).
Thinking And Pondering
I wasn’t able to keep up with some friends (not everyone went) on a hiking trail and it made me so mad (not at them, at myself for being so out of shape). The trail was very steep but still.
My weight has gotten very out of hand the past few years. Stress eater + lots o’ stress = not good news. Started with a nutrition shake this morning from 310 Nutrition. Probably share more about what I’m planning to do anyway in a different post. Especially as I’m still trying to figure things out with it all.
How I Am Feeling
Honestly? Fat and out of shape. Tired and grumpy. And like I need a few more vacations very soon.
On The Breakfast Plate
A 310 Nutrition shake made with the vanilla flavor, cup of coffee, banana, ice, and tablespoon of cocoa. It’s a recipe. Calls for the caramel flavor really but vanilla worked fine.
On The Lunch Plate
Great question, maybe another shake? Not really hungry.
On The Dinner Plate
Taco salads is the plan for tonight
What I’m Wearing
S.T.A.R. labs t-shirt, very old jean shorts, and leopard print slip on shoes.
On My Reading Pile
I was struggling with The End of the World is Just the Beginning so I put it down for a bit. Picked up Pines: Wayward Pines: 1 by Blake Crouch, barely started it.
On My TV
Finished both Barry (mixed feelings) and Ted Lasso (no comment on whether I cried throughout a lot of the last episode) last week. Probably just my Doctor Who episode and some cooking shows this week. Oh and I almost forgot, I sat and watched Scott Pilgrim vs the World with G last night. I’d never seen it, so funny! (It’s the kind of super stupid comedy I love).
On My Menu This Week
It worked out well having the boys each take a night to cook last week so I’m doing that again this week.
MONDAY: taco salads *J has a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: Sausage, pepper, potato, and onion hash *I work 8-3*
WEDNESDAY: G is in charge of bacon wrapped chicken *I work 8-3*
THURSDAY: J’s choice. I still need to get with him about what he wants to make *J has an appt at 1* *I work 3-4:30, as a favor for a teacher*
FRIDAY: biscuit BLT’s (BLT’s on biscuits with lettuce from the garden) *I work 8-4:30*
Looking Around The House
It was surprisingly tidy when I got home yesterday. However, I still need to do the basic cleaning.
On My To Do List
Sometimes I feel like this could be its own post.
- Laundry *In progress*
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Water flowers/garden *DONE*
- Clean hummingbird feeder/replace food *DONE*
- Sort/Pay bills if needed *DONE*
- Make eye appointment for new glasses
- Clean house
- Research deals for upcoming family vacation
- Need to pot some plants
- Whatever I’m forgetting
From The Camera
Pictures from Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, MO. It’s a park created by Johnny Morris (the founder of Bass Pro Shops). We took a tram ride as well as walked the grounds and some of the trails, very beautiful place.
I think this is a dickcissel (spotted at the George Washington Carver national monument in Diamond, MO) 
Quote For The Week
The finite mind of man can never grasp the mysteries of the infinite. It is the highest wisdom as it is our great happiness to accept our limitations to use what we have and leave the rest to God. (George Washington Carver)
How whenever I feel a little lost or down, I almost always spot a different bird. And how I believe they are signs. 
On the morning of J’s graduation, I spotted a brown thrasher, only one I’ve seen this year, and it happened to have been my mom’s favorite bird. Hummingbirds were my late mother-in-law’s favorites and very recently, J saw one just hovering right outside our front windows almost like it was looking inside (nowhere near our feeders). 
Then, I caught up with an old high school friend who was holding a sale at her mom’s home (her mom moved to assisted living). Finally, Saturday night was our night out with friends. We celebrated seis de Mayo instead of cinco.
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. (Psalm 37: 4-5)
Having fresh air come in the open the windows.
