The Weekendlies: Summertime & the Livin's easy....

I feel like being abroad for the 4th of July made me feel like I missed the kick off of summer.
Here in the Bay Area, our summer weather starts and ends later. 4th of July is the start, and it rolls through an Indian Summer. Now that I'm back, summer is in full effect. This weekend felt like a very, very short summer break.

1. Working on THE. MUG. SWAP. (just a few days until registration opens!)

2. Tom's Warehouse Sale. Best life choice ever.

3. The haul. 11 pairs of shoes and 4 pairs of sunglassses. (Not all mine). 

4. Sparkleritas in the shade, poolside.

5. A 5 minute summer shower. This never happens.

6. Post rain sunset.

7. There's a new kid running the old neighborhood lemonade stand. Made with local lemons. Mylie approves.

8. Warm summer nights = doors wide open. And reflecting sunsets.

9. Another gorgeous sky party to end the weekend. 

Weekendlies: Red & Gold

My computer is in the shop. It's a bit of a sensitive subject. One of these days I'll get it back and be able to blog about Christmas and such. For now a quick phone blog, of the latest weekending...

1. Lunch with these ladies, strolling on a warm January day. It was quick, but it was grand.

2. I've been trying to get on the worship team for years, this one invented an imaginary violin and boom, she's in.

3. Feeling spirited.

4. Pup tent. Bringing team spirit to a front yard near you.

5. Baby Kaep. All she needs are some Beats.

6. Monday holidays are great for sleeping in and snuggling. 

7. Mylie may be younger by 4 years but she's the protector.

8. It was a beautiful 71* day in my neighborhood.

9. Wine school. It's a thing. A really fun thing.

Weekendlies: The Pre-Christmas Break 4-Day Weekend

An extended weekend calls for two collage recaps.

1. My very own cottage.

2. A night in Napa.

3. Wine cave.

4. Finest dining of my life. 

5. Work buddies.

6. Tea & cookies.

7. Wine country.

8. Post hike refreshment.

9. Pink Grapefruit Mimosas.

1. Mylie paper.

2. The million dollar gift.

3. Jingle Juice.

4. Christmas cheer.

5. Beautiful friends.

6. No words needed.

7. White elephants are my favorite.

8. Joy.

9. My Sunday snuggle buddy.

Weekendlies: Sweets & Treats.

1. Gingerbread & Lemon

2. A relaxing evening.

3. So. Much. Energy. 

4. These two. 

5. Decking a hall or two.

6. Whipped cream Santa hat.

7. Glory.

8. Happy girl.

9. The best kind of test.

Weekendlies: More November to Remember

1. Gold & Black. Visions coming to life.

2. DIY gone very, very right. 

3. Heater Sunday. Maybe. 

4. Half setting up church. Half eating breakfast.

5. Carrying those heaters is no joke.

6. Hope kids, I think they like me.

7. Hopefully this one does too. 

8. I have a date with this guy Thursday morning.

9. Someone wants my butternut squash soup. 

Weekendlies: A Simple One, but a Good One.

1. Soothing tummy rub.

2. Raccoon feet.

3. A soft sunny spot.

4. Holiday hobby. 

5. Fun & games.

6. Lincoln love.

7. Sunday sky party.

8. Vice grip.

9. Keeping it casual.

Weekendlies: The Rest of It

10 on 10 was Sunday, which catalogued all things mermaid.
But what about the rest of the weekend?

1. Sitting at the bottom of the stairs is her universal signal for: I'm ready to go out.
2. A clear November day on the coast.
3. The Blue Lady. She haunts the Moss Beach Distillery.
4. Cousins!
5. Bottling my own wine.
6. Isn't she a beaut?
7. An endless tasting.  It was beautiful.
8. Consider Jesus.
9. These leaves will be gone today.


Mylie was my sidekick almost all weekend long, and when I finally dropped her off at my parents this morning, we were greeted by this sign:

Needless to say, my dad misses his little buddy when she isn't around.

Weekendlies: The Pumpkinpalooza.

It seems like most weekends these days end with a full tummy and a full heart.
This past one, was no exception.

My former youth group bible study student turned close friend, Cari, and I decided we were long overdue for a girls weekend together. A couple years ago, she got married, to a Dodger fan (a really nice one), and ever since has split her loyalties between the north and the south. She stays neutral pretty well, however, I consider her an underground Giants fan stationed in LA. We miss each other. A lot. LA and SF are way too far apart.

Cari's one request for the weekend was to involve as much pumpkin as possible.

Thankfully, the Wright Brothers invented those crazy airplanes, and visits have become that much easier.
And also thankfully, despite the tragedy at LAX on Friday, Cari was able to change her flight, and get here only an hour later than originally planned.

On the the very last row of the tiniest little airplane. Where she even had to walk the tarmac at SFO. Things were a bit crazy on Friday. 

We had a full weekend ahead of catching up.
Cari is a dog person. (Even though somehow, she ended up with a pet cat). In fact, the day I brought Mylie home as a puppy, she brought over a giant Mylie shaped cookie to celebrate. I think Mylie remembers Cari fondly, and misses one of her very first friends. As you can tell by the tail blur going on here. 

 

We stayed up late eating pecan pie ice cream (trader joes.  there are bits of doughy crust in it, and it is SO good. go, now.) and drinking pumpkin beer. Commence Pumpkinpalooza.

We both slept in, and I woke up a little early to make us breakfast. 
Pumpkin Cranberry Scones with Pumpkin Butter & Philz Coffee with Pumpkin Spice Creamer.

Joined by my sister, we shopped.
A lot.
And came home with some fabulous purchases.
Cari got this adorable coat.

And I tested reading glasses.
At what point does one legitimately need reading glasses?!

And then we came home and put our comfies on, and continued our palooza.
We did what we do well, especially together: baked & chatted.
We baked Kimberlee's Pumpkin Cheesecake while we dined on Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Ravioli.

And spent more time chatting and watching a movie.
And I'd say we paloozaed well.
Really well.

Sunday we churched.
And then hung out with my favorite Sunday snuggler.
She might be over me.

Before I knew it, the weekend was over.
And Cari had to return to her land of cats and Dodger fans.

I will miss you Carolina!
You are the kind of sweet friend who refreshes the soul.
LOVE YOU!!!

Weekendlies: Puppies & Pumpkins

1. Sugar pumpkins in my tea.
2. Gingerbread >Mint Mojito. At least in terms of iced coffee.
3. She needs to get out more.
4.  Seasonal stump.
5.  Leafy paradise.
6. A still moment.
7. Sup, Sunday.
8. Lap dogs.
9. Puppy infestation.

Linking up with Carissa!

Weekendlies: Super Cute Edition.

Just 9 highlights from the latest weekending...it was full of a lot of cuteness.

1. Someone has a LOT to be thankful for. Mostly the giant box of toys she has spread around the living room.
2. A foggy fall morning walk along the bay. It's good for the paws. And the soul.
3. Running into Aunt Laura is a treat for both of us.
4. The fog has cleared and my mom and I went on a stroll.
5. To see the cutest little monkey & his mama.
6. The Second Saturday of every month we go to McDonalds & the Dollar Tree. Any variation would cause a riot.
7. Just a big pile of curls watching Horseland.
8. Our prayers for a 49er victory were answered.
9. We both agree, Sunday naps on the new bedding are divine.

More Weekending

 1. The Civil Wars seems to be a good soundtrack to autumn.

2. Neighborly palms.

3. Indian Summer afternoon.

4. San Mateo Wine Walk. Check. 

5. Lockdown. Again. 

6. This makes me excited for January.

7. Sup, it's Sunday. 

8. Winston.

9. Sky party shutting it down.

Monday.

Monday, I have no words for you.
So let's just talk about the weekend, shall we?

1.  Give Thanks. The thankful season is my absolute favorite.Why not kick it off a bit early.
2.  Pulverizing Ginger Cats
3. I'm so glad I live in a world with pumpkin cheesecakes.
4. Lock up.
5. Sup, Saturday.
6. Farewell, 2013 Season.
7. Leaf Peepers have returned. With old folks arts & crafts. Or old farts & crafts.
8. Sister. Schnoodle. Homeland.
9. Daily mom dog texts have returned. This was a cute one.

10 on 10: Second Saturday Edition

Up early and heading out.

Worked on some Mug Swap stuff, and cranked out a few blog posts. 

I love the mid day light in my kitchen. I wish I was here to enjoy it more.

Off to my parents for some fluffy time.

One fluffy was extremely stinky. Into the sink she went.

My sister has been driving her same car since high school. She patiently waited until it was the right time, and finally got a sweet new ride. She took me for a spin!

The second Saturday of each month is Hope's Marrieds' group. I take these two out for the night.

We do the same thing every month.

Dollar Store.

McDonalds.

(This time we picnicked. )

Play with Mylie.

(Or tempt her with s'mores.)

And usually some form of dog show when it gets cold outside, until we get the all clear text to bring them home.

This time, dog show was more like little sister show.

She was very obedient.

Linking up with Rebekah:

Father's Day Weekendlies

I'm tired. My hands are sunburned. So, I'm just gonna call in that pictures are worth a thousand words thing and let them do the talking...