Monday, September 1, 2014

Shannon's challenge.... :)

First of all I have to mention that I haven't done a post in SO long I don't really know if I remember how....!
Second my main excuse is nothing really interesting to blog about but I know I tell myself all the time don't wait for the big things, just blog about the small things....
Third, I am in no way going to try and upload pictures, the internet where we are staying is PAINFULLY slow just connecting so I can't imagine trying to upload pictures....
OK, well onto the challenge because your probably all bored by now!
1. Favorite memory from June:
It's hard for me to even remember back that far lol, but I would say the weekend I went to Seattle to go to Ashleigh's homecoming. I got to see David & Tiffany & kids including new baby, see friends and hear Ashleigh's homecoming talk, and be a guest at Margot's blessing.
2. Favorite memory from July:
Hmmmm, this was tough because all I really remember was the fire, but tbe weekend before the fire Elena and her two girls, Allyson and Ashleigh came over for a girls weekend. We had a lot of fun just doing what we girls wanted including crafts, hiking, eating, beach time, cooking smores etc... so that is probably my best memory.
3. Favorite memory from August:
Honestly this summer will probably go down as one of my very least favorites but in trying to stay positive a couple things that stand out in August are: 1. going to the Waterville Fair with some friends from church and enjoying a country concert, the many generous things people did for us because of the fire & being invited out on the Hinckleys boat one Saturday that I would of sat home all by myself (Bob is working 7 days a week right now) so it was nice to have something to do!
4. Best thing I ate over summer vacation:
What comes to mind right off the top of my head would be Blueberry Hills - went there twice and it never disappoints - the french dip, coconut waffles, blueberry shake, blintz, & machkaka (I know this is spelled wrong lol)!
5. Something I wish I did but never got around too:
Hike Silver Falls
6. Favorite song right now:
Oh man I have a few:
Dirt by Florida Georgia Line, Top of the World by Imagine Dragons, & any song that isn't sad.
7. Favorite Fall Fashion Item:
Ok, so another tough one - toss up between boots & scarves!
8. Favorite thing to do with family in the fall:
Well I would agree with Shannon but I would say what I am looking forward to doing this fall is going to Puyallup Fair for Bob's birthday & going to Toby Keith concert there.
9. What I can't wait to cook/eat this fall:
anything pumpkin pretty much! and since we live in middle of orchard wanna experiment with apples too!
10. A goal I have for this school year:
Don't go to school anymore or have kids at home who do (yes kids away that do but they are big and live their own lives now!) so my goal is to keep exercising and lose the 8 pounds I need to this September. It's been a summer of stress eating so it's time to knock it off! :)

Phew I did it!

2 comments:

Shannon said...

Hooray! I am so glad that you did this :) It's fun to read about the happy memories you created in the midst of so much stress. We will have to do another Thursday lunch date and get caught up!
ps - WHY doesn't stress burn calories? We would be able to eat whatever we want!!!

Shareen said...

How exciting - a blog post from Becky! I'm glad there've been a few highs in the middle of your summer of stress. Someday when you have good internet again I'll be interested in seeing all your documentation of your whole house process.