Joining Joyce for another Hodgepodge.
1. Tell us about one small blessing you have counted in the past week?
There have been so many in the past week and some of these were featured on my Monday blog that can be found HERE
To not be repetitive, I'll go with one that is a particular blessing this time of year.
This little area by our house is always in the shade and there is always a breeze which makes living in Texas somewhat bearable this time of year. We enjoy having our Saturday morning breakfasts out here because it is so pleasant and somewhat private.
Yes. we are still waiting for the patio guy to show up.
2. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th...have you ever been to France? Any desire to visit there, and if so what would site or city would you most want to see? (pretend for a minute international travel isn't an issue)
We have flown into Paris a couple times for a connecting flight to elsewhere.
Aix-en-Provence sounds like a place we would enjoy simply because it is a quaint, pretty, university town known for its cute cafes, markets and easy way of life. It wouldn't be overrun with tourists either, I don't think.
3. A food associated with France that you love?
Gumbo isn't food from France but it is Cajun French.
4. Something you recently purchased where a coupon was involved? Do you regularly shop with coupons?
Never
5. You have to give something away this week...what will it be?
The best thing I'm good at giving away is advice; however there aren't many takers.
The one thing I would most like to give away is my front-loading washing machine. Why would anyone want one of these!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Our son and DIL are flying in on Friday morning for the weekend with us. To say we can't wait would be a total understatement. We are trying to plan some things that they will enjoy while also trying to provide times out of the heat. That is a daunting task!
One thing for sure, it will involve eating well and lots of loving. Check back next Wednesday for a full report.
I give advice with less takers,also. Enjoy your weekend with your son and DIL.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the perfect setting for Saturday breakfasts. Enjoy your visit with family.
ReplyDeleteI am so with you on the front-loaders. We got a Siemens washer/dryer in 2004 and they lasted a long time but then when the washer died, I got a top loader and loved it. Sadly, when we moved to this house I had to have ones that could stack and I am back to front and I don't care for it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time with family this weekend!! I do have a front load washer and I'm ok with it. I do leave the door open between cycles so that it doesn't mildew and every couple of months, I run one of those "clean your washer" tablets through the clean cycle. Regarding the advice - I was listening to a podcast by a pastor who polled 200 or so young adults. The number one thing they wished their parents would NOT do is give advice. Mark and I have figured out that if we give it, they rarely take it :-) so we've been "biting our tongues until they bleed." Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeletemmm...gumbo
ReplyDeleteEnjoy time with your family this weekend! I have a front load and I wipe it down after I finish the day's laundry, otherwise you get an odor. I like the size of mine but I know many folks do not. Stay cool!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo of your son and DIL! Hope it cools down for you. We went back to a top loading washer when we moved. Happy weekend with loved ones to you!
ReplyDeleteThat town does sound lovely. I love the photo of your soon and daughter in law as well. Enjoy your time with them.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have a shaded area with a breeze to sit outside in. LOL on the advice! I agree with you, I like my top loading machine. How exciting that your son and DIL are coming to visit. Enjoy each moment.
ReplyDeleteI would not like a front loading washer. It would hurt my back. Nice picture of your son and daughter in law.
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