WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #630

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1. Do you feel like you have a 'full plate' at the moment? In what way? 

I'm going to say yes because I'm not sure how much I can decorate this year and that weighs heavy on my heart. I'm going to try. 

I have worked on several items that get mailed out of town in December so I am trying to stay ahead which I feel good about. There are about 10 packages to family that get mailed in a few weeks. I am just about done with them. 

2. How did you learn to cook? If you have children did you teach or encourage them to cook? Do you like to follow a recipe or is your cooking style more 'let's wing it'.  

Honestly I'm not sure but I would say my grandmother's and my mom. I believe I tried to show Adam and Amber how to cook but I have to say, they are both excellent cooks, way better than me. 

3. Last time you bit off more than you could chew? Elaborate.

I guess I could say believing my doctor about what Dupixent could do for my COPD and now I am struggling each day and praying I will get my, normal to me, lungs back. 

4. When did you last say 'the more the merrier' and mean it? 

I'm thinking some of the holiday dinners at Adam and Gabby's. They do a great job at entertaining family and I can't wait to go there tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner. 

I am bringing onion dip/chips, thin pretzels with whipped cream cheese, fudge, and gravy, along with See's chocolate turkeys for the kids. 

5. Write an acrostic using the word T-H-A-N-K-S. 

T - Thankful for my Family

H - Thankful for my Husband

A - Thankful for my children Adam and Amber

N - Thankful for the Nice blessing God has given us having James in our life

K - Thankful for the Kindness I feel from all of you

S - Thankful for all the Special things God has given to me in my life

6. Insert your own random thought here.  

We celebrated Mark's birthday with Adam and Gabby on Saturday. We went to the most amazing place to eat dinner. Old Brea Chop House  Here are a few photos .......

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #629

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Let's do our gratitude question first this week...what's the best thing about your home, and have you taken time to enjoy it lately? 

We love our home and we especially love that we have a view lot. There are times when I want to move because it is just to much for me to take care of. However, we refinanced during the pandemic at 3% so it would be hard to leave that. 

No, I don't believe I have taken time to enjoy it because I haven't been feeling well. I am so tired of all the issues I have faced this year. I just want me back. 

2. Do you like squash? Of the varieties listed, which one's your favorite and how do you like it prepared? Is squash of some sort on your Thanksgiving menu?? 

I don't mind squash but I rarely have it. I can't really give an answer on them. We do make spaghetti from time to time but we don't make it from scratch. 

acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, zucchini, crookneck (yellow squash), patty pan

3. Last time you were 'squashed in' somewhere, or felt squashed? 

I'm just feeling squashed now because of my lung issues. I just want my life back. I'm sorry that I mention this all the time. I love you guys. If you didn't read my last post, the Dupixent messed my lungs up. This should never have happened. 

4. Have you ever played squash? What about other 'racquet sports' such as racquetball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis (ping pong)? Are these sports something you enjoy? 

I can't ever remember playing squash. I know that I did enjoy badminton and ping pong. Amber and Dylan play ping pong all the time in there garage. 

5. Something in today's society or culture that feels like a 'racket' to you? If you don't like that one, tell us about a place you've been recently where there was a lot of 'racket'. 

Most likely I would say Tic Toc. 

6.  Insert your own random thought here. 

Mark turned 74 yesterday on the 18th.

We are going to be celebrating on Saturday.

Love you so much.❤