Friday Favorites: Hello November 2021

 We had a pretty fabulous week! The weather was great and all three boys are doing so well with their schooling.  My husband started a new job that he's really enjoying and I've been checking stuff off the to do list left and right. 

We had a chilly fall hike up Mt. Wachusett on Friday.  It was a bit wet and muddy after nearly a week of rain but we all made it to the summit and enjoyed our lunches before hiking back down. 

I was so thankful to be able to return at least one of the unexpected Victoria's Secret orders that arrived at my house... it's a crazy long story!  

On Friday October 22nd we got home from hiking and I found a large VS order on our doorstep.  I called to find out how I received an order (for 45 PAIRS of UNDERWEAR!) that I never ordered.  After they were able to verify I was me they told me the last 4 digits of the credit card number used and told me I was free to return them either through the mail using return to sender or at a local store.  It turns out it was my credit card that had been used so I then spent time on the phone with my credit card company; they started an investigation, sent me a new card, and the woman and I laughed over how usually when someone uses your card they don't ship the items to you.  We agreed it was weird and she encouraged me to return the items in person... just in case there were any problems with it.  Well 2 days later A SECOND bag with 45 MORE PAIRS of UNDERWEAR arrived at my house.  After getting a hold of Victoria's Secret I was told this a courtesy replacement order!!  I explained that I never ordered anything to begin with!!  I was assured that no charge was incurred for the items and I could either keep them, donate them, or try returning to a local store.  Those poor girls at the store had no idea what to do but with three of them working together they were able to get 1/2 the items shipped back with the $ for them put back on the fraudulent card so hopefully the credit card company will get their money back (since they told me I didn't have to pay the faulty charge).  It was just so incredibly weird especially since the first order had been flagged and was giving them a message saying the items were not able to be returned.  They were able to return the second (courtesy!) package and put that money on my card.  They too all thought this was the craziest story they had ever heard.  

I am just so thankful that everyone was so super helpful and kind and we all got a good laugh out it... though I am a bit afraid to check outside for packages now.  

We had a great time Friday night at my brother's surprise party.  We went to Stumpy's Hatchet house and I've got to say my brother and sister in law have a great group of friends! 

I started making my Christmas cards and I am loving how they're turning out!  My plan is to come up with 6 different designs and make 8 of each design.   (so far I have 2 designs and 16 cards done)

We had a fun Halloween-- making homemade pizzas and ice cream sundaes while watching Ghostbusters with my mother in law (we gave The Nightmare Before Christmas a try but didn't even make it 10 minutes before switching over to the Ghostbusters). 

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious date night out at Mr. Z's by the Lake after dropping Alec off at his karate studio for a pizza party celebrating their 1st year in business.  We ended up watching a full episode of The Sopranos on the phone in the car while waiting for the party to end. 

It was really chilly this week but Evan and I went on two hikes/walks.  On Monday we walked the airline trail for over an hour.  And on Thursday we went hiking at Pulaski. 

I exercised most mornings this week and found a "new" (to me) yoga channel on YouTube that I am really enjoying. It's called Boho Beautiful and I love that so many of the videos are filmed outside in nature. 

Of course I still love Yoga with Adriene too.

We had our first frost this week and while the cold weather is not a favorite I do love how it looks in photos! 

We've had some really beautiful mornings on the lake. I just love watching the fog lifting off the water and seeing the sun change all the colors. 

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