Share 4 Somethings In May

Tomorrow is the last Saturday of the month and time for the Share 4 Somethings link up with Jennifer.

Once again we'll be sharing some things we've loved and/or disliked, accomplished, some things we've improved upon and/or that need improvement, and noticed


Loved/Disliked: Taking my mom out to lunch for Mother's day, squeezing in a few hikes, seeing Alec all dressed up for prom, and date night with my husband just to name a few. 





Accomplished: Oh boy was this ever a great month for productivity! We got Alec's invitations mailed, pressure washed the house, cleaned out all the flower beds to get them ready for spring, I repainted the dock and our front stoop, put together Alec's graduation banner and started/finished his photo slideshow. We also rebuilt our whole firepit area after the last one fell over during the winter and pulled out all the patio furniture for spring and summer. 




Something I've Improved Upon/or that Needs Improvement: I am slowly working on improving my eat (those this last week has been tough with lots of eating out and junk food!).





Noticed: It seemed like overnight everything turned green!






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Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 24, 2024 at 5:15 AM

    Wow! You sure accomplished a lot this month! Enjoy your warm days and lovely green scenery. It sure does seem to have turned green overnight!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  2. HollyMay 24, 2024 at 6:09 AM

    Looks like such a beautiful month and exciting time for all of you! :)

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  3. Kathrine EldridgeMay 24, 2024 at 6:54 AM

    Love the graduation invitations! My son graduated last night and we are prepping our right now.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  4. Maria RineerMay 24, 2024 at 6:58 AM

    Your nature pictures are so pretty. Glad you are able to get out and enjoy the beauty that is all around you. Love your handmade invitations! Have a great long weekend.

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  5. mireilleMay 24, 2024 at 7:19 AM

    I can't believe I've only gone on one hike this spring. I need to be out there more but now it is going to be hot. We didn't do RSVP for the grad party but had a really great turnout. The kids said this was one of the most fun grad party they had gone to so I was super happy. We had indoor and outdoor space (we rented the neighborhood clubhouse) and had a couple Cornhole set up, a football, another 2 games and camping chairs set up in a circle. Lots of food!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne May 24, 2024 at 11:43 AM

      We have never been to a grad party! I do think this will be the first of many though since all my boys' cousins are pretty close in age. We're just hosting at home and I'm crossing my fingers for good weather-- we told everyone to bring their bathing suits and towels and we will definitely have cornhole set up.

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  6. jennibellMay 24, 2024 at 7:29 AM

    Busy, productive month!! You will reap the rewards of this hard work with the beauty all around you this summer :)

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  7. LyssyMay 24, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    It's funny how much home projects get finished before hosting big events ha!

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 24, 2024 at 8:37 AM

    I noticed the trees turning green too! I love the invitations!

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  9. PamelaMay 24, 2024 at 11:58 AM

    'Tis the season for pressure washing! Love the graduation invitations.

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  10. Jodie's Touch of StyleMay 24, 2024 at 1:07 PM

    Being productive always feels so amazing!!
    Xoox
    Jodie

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  11. Kim CarberryMay 24, 2024 at 2:59 PM

    What a great month. I love that first photo and Alec looks so smart dressed up for the prom.
    You have been busy and so productive!
    Everything has turned green here too. A few weeks ago there was nothing on the hedgerows on the way to my dad's and now you can hardly get up the path as it's so overgrown!

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  12. Tanya May 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM

    You all were VERY productive this month. Love the photos with the pops of green. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  13. Lydia C. LeeMay 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM

    You've had a very exciting month ith graduationa nd prom. Lovely stuff. Your boat area is lovely!! I hear you on the junk. Trying to improve yself! #WeekendCoffeeShare

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    1. Joanne May 25, 2024 at 5:33 AM

      Graduation hasn't happened quite yet but real soon; it has been fun prepping for it though.

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  14. JoyceMay 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM

    Getting the outdoor spaces ready for outdoor living is huge so kudos to you and everyone who helped! Have a nice Memorial Day weekend!

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    1. Joanne May 25, 2024 at 5:33 AM

      I hope you have a wonderful memorial day weekend as well!

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  15. Memphis BridgesMay 24, 2024 at 10:35 PM

    Such a productive month and yay for things turning green! Happy weekend to you!

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  16. MarshaMay 24, 2024 at 11:46 PM

    You really did get a lot done! I think pressure washing is one of the most satisfying things...all that grime gone! Congratulations, again, to Alec!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  17. Amy from www.coffeeandcocktailsatthecasa.comMay 25, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    All great stuff! Your outdoor Mother's Day meal looks nice! You and your mom matched! Cute invitations!

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    1. Joanne May 25, 2024 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you! My mom and I laughed when we saw each other in our matching shirts.

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  18. Hena TayebMay 25, 2024 at 12:28 PM

    You have been busy!

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  19. Lisa notes...May 25, 2024 at 2:58 PM

    Love seeing the pictures of your family, Joanne. Glad you are making good memories on multi-generational levels!

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  20. CathyMay 25, 2024 at 9:41 PM

    Wow! You've done a lot this month. Love all the pictures of your home and yard. Beautiful!

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  21. Handmade in IsraelMay 26, 2024 at 1:24 AM

    A busy month but an exciting one too!

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  22. JayneMay 26, 2024 at 10:18 AM

    A very productive month for you! Lovely that you took your mom out for lunch. You are both twinning! Haha.
    I agree everything does seem to have turned green over night. It looks lush everywhere. Have a great week. :)

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  23. KirstinMay 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM

    You've been busy. Your firepit area looks awesome.

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  24. NY Foodie FamilyMay 27, 2024 at 4:38 PM

    It was such a busy month for you! You were so productive! I also need to start eating better....summer is coming!

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    1. Joanne May 28, 2024 at 5:38 AM

      Thank you! I am amazed by how much we got done.

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  25. LeanneMay 28, 2024 at 12:01 AM

    I always enjoy your 4 somethings post Jo - lovely seeing the prom pics (kids grow up so fast don't they?) and the nature pics were gorgeous too.

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  26. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMay 28, 2024 at 9:15 AM

    Did you make those invitations?! They are SO cute!!

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  27. NatalieMay 28, 2024 at 9:19 PM

    An exciting and productive month for you. Beautiful green in your nature photos. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.

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    1. Joanne May 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM

      Thank you! It has been a very exciting and productive month.

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  28. JenniferMay 30, 2024 at 9:12 PM

    Wow - you really were super productive!! I think you have motivated me to get my act together a bit more next month!:)

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  29. CindyJune 6, 2024 at 4:34 PM

    I am WAY late to the party, playing catch up. Love all your pictures, it sounds like a great month. And, VERY productive :)

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