Currently.. September 2025

 It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for the Currently link up with Jenn. This month we're talking about what we're currently loving, beginning, ending, picking, and posting.


Loving: Lunch this weekend with Alec, Evan, and my mother in law (oh and I finally managed to get a photo of his room all unpacked).

I never order breakfast foods out but wow; this waffle dish was amazing!

We ate lunch on the patio in the sunshine; it was lovely 

 

 We also had a really lovely walk and lunch on Sunday too. My husband, my mother in law, the two boys and I all walked from our house to the local ice cream stand (that also serves a limited menu). The weather was just perfect! 



Beginning: Our trip! As you read this my husband and I are hopefully on our way to Glacier National Park (our plane leaves early this morning). Evan and Ian along with my parents and in laws are holding down the fort at home. 

I can't wait for views like this!

Ending:This marks the official ending of our summer break since Evan and I plan to dive into his schooling and the whole college application process when I get back home. 

Picking: All summer long I made it a goal to pick different ice cream flavors to try each time we went out for ice cream. This weekend I tried a new one called graham central station that was really good. 

Earlier this month I tried strawberry cheesecake 

I also tried Kahlua brownie sundae one day after taking Evan on a college tour. 

 
Butter crunch

cookie jar

Posting: So far this week I've posted my Prime Purchases from the past 2 months, my usual Talking About it Tuesdays link party and a Throwback Tuesday post. Tomorrow I'll be back with the Share Your Shelf Link up and Friday is a Sentence a Day/Gratitude post from the month of August. But I plan to start our trip recap by the middle of the week next week. Hopefully I'll have tons of beautiful photos!

 

Comments

  1. Amy ScottSeptember 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM

    Enjoy your trip! I have been to Glacier when I was about 12 with my family. We took an Amtrak train from Chicago to Seattle and stopped there in the middle of the trip. I can't wait to see your photos!

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  2. Maria RineerSeptember 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM

    Safe travels and looking forward to reading about/ seeing (via your photos!) your trip. Ice cream is a great "pick!"

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  3. HollySeptember 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM

    Hope your trip is wonderful! Loved your ice cream challenge this summer-so fun!

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    1. Joanne September 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM

      It was a lot of fun and I found lots of new favorite flavors.

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  4. MarilynSeptember 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    The breakfast waffle looks delicious and so do the ice cream flavors. I hope you get to enjoy some huckleberry ice cream this week. There is a store called The Huckleberry Patch ( 8868 US Hwy 2 East, Hungry Horse, MT 59919) that has all things huckleberry. I bought so much there and everything was delicious!!! It is fun to see all the variations. Enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the world!

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    1. Joanne September 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM

      That was such a delicious dinner! We were too full to try the ice cream but we'll definitely be back there again another night.

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  5. Heather{Our Life In a Click}September 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM

    That lunch looked so good and such a pretty location. I love that you are trying different ice cream flavors this summer!

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM

    Have a great trip! Can't wait to read about it!

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  7. TorontoSAMSeptember 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM

    Have a great trip! And good work on trying new ice cream flavours, I can't seem to break away from mint chocolate chip!

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    1. Joanne September 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you! That is a god one too though. I love mint chocolate chip.

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  8. BrianneSeptember 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM

    I hope you have such a great time in Glacier! I can't wait to see all the pics!

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  9. Tanya September 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM

    Safe travels - can't wait to hear about the trip! Those ice cream flavors look delicious!

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  10. Tamar SBSeptember 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM

    Have a great time!!

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  11. Lisa R Howeler of Boondock RamblingsSeptember 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM

    That waffle looks amazing! I hope you have a wonderful time too!

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  12. PamelaSeptember 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM

    Those waffles look amazing! Can't wait to hear all about your trip.

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  13. Lindsay's Sweet WorldSeptember 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, y'all have so much fun at Glacier National Park!! I can't wait to see your recaps!

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  14. JeanieSeptember 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM

    How fun to visit Alec, lunch together and yes! See his room! All that ice cream looks to die for and that park -- gorgeous!

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    1. Joanne September 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM

      It was wonderful to visit Alec and have lunch together.

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  15. Jodie's Touch of StyleSeptember 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM

    Enjoy your trip and can't wait to hear all about it
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    Jodie

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  16. MarshaSeptember 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM

    Have a wonderful time on your vacation! I hope the weather is fabulous, and you experience everything there you want!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  17. Laura @ Our Grand LivesSeptember 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM

    Have a fabulous trip! My brother and his family were there in July and another friend just spent 18 days there (and hiked over 125 miles during their stay)! I'll look forward to the photos to come!

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  18. LyshaSeptember 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    September’s off to a beautiful start! Loved the peek into your everyday magic and that Glacier trip sounds dreamy. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

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  19. AprilSeptember 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM

    Love all the ice cream flavors. AND love that you get to go to Glacier Natl. Park. I have never, but I would love to. I cannot wait to see your write-up on it. I trust you will show us those breathtaking views, and I hope your vacation goes extra well.

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  20. Kim CarberrySeptember 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM

    Those waffles look so good and well done with the room, it looks great!
    Have a fantastic trip! I hope they journey has gone well.
    What fun to try all of the ice creams!

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  21. JenniferSeptember 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM

    Have an amazing trip!! I know you will have the best photos...and I look forward to seeing them! Love that goal...a new ice cream flavor every time. Brilliant - and delicious!

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