Nope, I’m not going camping this week. However, I am off work. J has band camp and I’ve decided I’ll have “basement camp” and try to make it decent down here. 
Had a few errands and things to take care of this morning so getting a bit of a late start with my post (and my basement camp, ha!). Joining in as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
It rained a little over the weekend which was nice and cooled things down just enough to take us from an excessive heat warning to an excessive heat advisory for the rest of this week. Last Friday and Saturday were miserable hot. Today feels pretty nice so far. It’s about 85 right now but there’s a breeze so that helps. Sunny days most the week. It’s summer!
How I Am Feeling This Morning
Recharged, energetic, and ready to do all the things. We’ll see how long that lasts. And also, I’m missing my sweet preschool kids just a bit. However, it’s nice having a week at home (other than band camp chauffeur duties) to take care of things. And oh boy, I do have lots to take care of around here.
On The Breakfast Plate
Didn’t go to the store over the weekend (went this morning) so I just had a chocolate chip muffin from home and an iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks in the store. Need to take my vitamins still.
On My Reading Pile
A bunch of overdue library books. I need to see if I can renew them as there are couple, a book of short stories by James Rollins and Peaceful on Purpose by Joel Osteen that I’d like to read still.
On My TV
Last Wednesday, I watched the finale of Crime Scene Kitchen and was frustrated with how they determined the winners. Not that I don’t think the winners deserved to win but it’s like they threw the whole way the show was run out the window for the last episode. Did you watch? Thoughts?
Friday into Saturday I binge-watched Mare of Easttown on HBO Max. Very good! Kept me guessing until the end. Thank you, Carrie from Northwoods Scrapbook for the suggestion.
On The Menu
This week’s a hard one with J having band camp, the heat, and really me just not being super motivated. Of course, I’m also debating trying my hand at a homemade angel food cake. I usually buy a box mix but I could use the extra egg shells for my garden.
MONDAY: Possibly out? Maybe ham steaks and salad. *J has band camp 8-4* *J has a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: taco salads *J has band camp 8-4*
WEDNESDAY: pork chops, baked potatoes *J has band camp 8-4*
THURSDAY: hot dogs on grill, chips, watermelon *J has band camp 8-4* *I think I’m meeting with friends, need to check date*
FRIDAY: Roast in crock pot (might switch this to Thursday) *J has band camp 8-4*
On My To Do List
Go to grocery store- Weed garden
- Start on basement clean up (started)
- Renew library books
- laundry (in progress)
- Clean rest of the house
- Pick up MO license book for J (he’s ready to get his permit, I think)
- See what documents I need for my driver’s license renewal
- Make some appointments
- Search for new hose and sprinkler (I accidentally ran over the hose with the lawn mower)
- Mow the yard
- Finish and file my complaints against our trash service if our bill isn’t adjusted by Thursday
- Actually, post on my poor neglected blog once again
From The Camera
I went with my husband yesterday to his hunting lease land so he could trade out the SD cards on the trail cameras. The landowner’s home on the property has so many feeders full of hummingbirds and the most beautiful patch of zinnias! We also did lots of hiking through the woods to get the cards. 
To Relax This Week I Will
Take care of the garden and my flowers, catch up with friends, work on my garden journal
Something To Share
Watch the bugs if you go hiking, they’re bad around here this year. Even with insect repellant, I had my fair share of seed ticks clinging to me yesterday. Yuck. My husband swears by this stuff. You spray it on clothing but they also make a lotion that I dearly wished I’d applied a bit better.
Quote For The Week
Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. (Rachel Carson)
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Gorgeous photos! I hope basement camp is going well. 🙂
Thank you! Basement camp is off to a bit of a slow start but I am making a bit of tiny progress. Hope your week is off to a great start!
I will be praying for those band kids at camp this week.. I suppose marching around in August helps build a robust band for the school year, but it does sound very hard for them. !!
Thank you for that. It is very hot out there this week. Usually they have practice early in the morning (6:30) and later in the evening (6-9) but they always have a full week of things in the summer. Really, I think they are just happy to get to do it this year after not getting the full experience of it last year. And the directors do a pretty good job of making sure the kids stay hydrated, going inside for things if it gets too hot. Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!
Hello Beautiful! I hope basement camp rocks! 😉
I’m squealing over the hummingbird pics!! Their feeders are obviously doing the job well. And the pic in the woods is so breathtaking. I’m so glad you liked Mare of Easttown. Wasn’t it SO great with the twists and turns! I think Kate Winslet and the actress that played her mom were brilliant!
You know, I have never made an angel food cake from scratch. I wonder if it’s really tricky? Sorry you’re missing the little kiddies, but the time is right around the corner, right?
Blessings on your week. xo
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I just keep telling myself basement camp will be worth it in the end. I read where they might make a season 2 if they can find a storyline good enough but I did like the twists and was glad it all tied up at the end. I’ve never made an angel food cake from scratch either so I’ll let you know how that goes. Hope you are having a great Tuesday!
Awesome pictures (as always!) I especially love that second one with the clouds – so thought provoking. I hope your basement camp works out and you accomplish you entire list 😀 Have a productive, but relaxing week.
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Thank you! My basement camp motivation is fading a little but I’m determined. Hope you have a great Wednesday!
What beautiful pictures! Hope you accomplished what you wanted on your to-do list.
See you next Monday
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Thank you! Got some of the list done but not all, especially stalled out on cleaning the basement. Hope your weekend has been great so far!