Currently in June 2025

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for the Currently link up with Jenn. This month we're sharing what we're currently: loving, doing outside, cooking/grilling, excited about, and wearing. 

 


Loving: Ian fixed our front walk this past weekend so we shouldn't have an ice skating rink in front of our front door this winter (he sloped it slightly and reused all the old patio pieces we already had so it cost us nothing!). 


 We are loving the weather and our time here in Maine; just look at the views!




 

Doing outside: Hiking! (at home before our trip) 





We're in Acadia this week so we're hiking, biking, walking, exploring, and eating outside. 

 





Cooking/grilling: I have the whole week off from cooking or grilling anything. But we have been eating so good! Much too fatty and sugary but oh so good. 

Grilled feta, strawberry, and arugula sandwich with fries

Tuna panini 
 


LL Bean's Bean Boot Crunch popcorn mix

1st course for breakfast yesterday was a Lemon Curd Madeline Cake with fresh berries

 
2nd course: Egg roulade with blueberry muffin and potato hash bake
 

Our "lunch" of sorts was just some quick pick up items in the park; I picked a blueberry ice tea and a cinnamon roll. 


Dinner was some seafood right on the pier! 

 


Excited about: I just heard from my mom that my brother and his family moved into the campground (right next to our house) yesterday and I'm really rather excited to have so much family around this summer. I'm also excited that we have reservations to go up on Cadillac mountain/summit today. I'm not sure what we'll do after that but I'm betting some sort of a hike. 

Wearing: Lots of pink! 



and lots of hiking clothes!


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Comments

  1. HollyJune 4, 2025 at 6:29 AM

    Have a blast in Arcadia- can't wait for the recap! Your food looks and sounds so so delish- I love the sounds of the blueberry tea- blueberry anything gets me every time :)

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  2. Memphis BridgesJune 4, 2025 at 6:35 AM

    How nice to have the new walkway to your house! Those sandwiches look yummy! Enjoy!

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  3. Maria RineerJune 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM

    Your food pics look so good- looking forward to your recap. Good job to Ian- how wonderful to not pay a cent for that walkway. Safe travels!

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  4. Amy ScottJune 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM

    That LLBean popcorn mix - how cute! You've been eating decadent good food but hiking a lot, I'm sure. Enjoy the rest of your trip! How cool that your son did that big project, too!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM

      Ian actually considers that quite the small project based on the others he's been doing this summer but it was so nice to see him in his element just doing his thing.

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  5. Rebecca JoJune 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    Your front walk looks fantastic!!!!!
    Blueberry iced tea? OH MY -that sounds so delicious!
    Its that time here too - watch for turtles in the road & save them if you see them :)

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM

    Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks! I should have trip recaps up next week.

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  7. Laura BJune 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM

    The food all looks amazing! And so do the views! I need to try a version of that strawberry feta sandwich. Yum!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM

      Right?! I was thinking that was a sandwich I'd definitely try recreating at home.

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  8. Kari June 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM

    How fun! It looks so beautiful there!

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM

      It really is gorgeous; both my husband and I agree that so far this is our favorite National park.

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  9. EllibelleJune 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM

    Always so fun to see wildlife on hikes, love that turtle!! The food all looks so delicious!
    Enjoy your time in Acadia!

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  10. BrianneJune 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM

    That food all looks so tasty! I was just thinking this morning now that our air quality is improving again, & my summer isn't so jam packed, I need to hit up some state parks.

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM

      I love visiting state and national parks.

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleJune 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM

    Fixing the walk like that is fabulous...bravo!!
    OXOX
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM

      I love that he took that upon himself to fix.. and so quickly too!

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  12. csuhpat1June 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM

    What a beautiful place to be. Very nice.

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  13. JeanieJune 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM

    Smart move, sloping that walk. Well done -- three cheers to Ian! (Everything looks wonderful!)

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  14. Marsha BanksJune 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM

    Your front walk looks so nice! All of the food in Maine looks delicious! I think I just gained a pound or two! Have a wonderful time!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM

      I'm pretty sure I've definitely gained a pound or two!

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  15. Kim CarberryJune 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM

    The walkway in front of your house looks great. Good job to Ian!
    Those views are stunning and the blue sky too!
    Ohh! Enjoy your trip, not cooking for a week sounds fantastic and all the food looks so good!
    How exciting to have your brother just next door in the campground.

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM

      Aw, thank you! I am loving not having to cook. I must be excited about seeing them since I had a dream about all my nephews and my niece last night.

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  16. Tanya June 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM

    The sidewalk looks great...way to go, Ian! Maine looks delightful - both the food and the scenery!

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  17. Women Living Well After 50June 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM

    Hi Joanne what stunning scenery on your hike and I love the turtle or is it a tortoise? Thanks for sharing with us at Wednesdays Words and Whimsy. Have a great week. Sue L #TeamWWWhimsy xx

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    1. Joanne June 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM

      Aw, thank you so much; that is a sun turtle.

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  18. GinaJune 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM

    The "lunch" sounded great! Such beautiful photos and what a nice front walk that is!

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  19. NatalieJune 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful outdoor photos and your sidewalk looks great. #TeamWWWhimsy

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  20. JoyceJune 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM

    The food looks fabulous! First things first lol. I love Acadia, one of my favorite places. Looks like beautiful weather too. You'll be so happy to have the new walkway come Winter. We had an ice rink for a front porch in our NJ house. I called it the Home Alone porch. We never really went in or out the front door, but it could be precarious for delivery people who didn't look closely. We had to constantly monitor the situation and that was annoying. Enjoy your trip!

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    1. Joanne June 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM

      We never really used our front walk either but the boys do park out there so they've been navigating the ice rink and I think Ian had finally had enough. I am so glad I won't have to be as vigilant with delivery people and guests anymore.

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  21. AnonymousJune 5, 2025 at 5:04 AM

    Wow! Your photos of Maine and Acadia are absolutely stunning — everything looks so green and vibrant. It was such a nice change to see them instead of the cold, grey skies we’re having at the moment. Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  22. Kellyann RohrJune 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM

    Oh my goodness, that boot crunch popcorn mix is so cute - and it looks delish!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Joanne June 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM

      Isn't that so cute; I just couldn't resist.

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  23. AnonymousJune 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM

    Ok, you have me drooling over all that food. It is really making me look forward to my upcoming vacay to NYC!! So many beautiful photos of nature. Maine and Acadia are so pretty!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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