And just like that May is nearly over which means it's time to link up with Shay and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday. It should be no surprise to anyone that this wrap up is going to have lots of Utah trip photos! While it was only the first week of the month it felt like it filled our month.
What We're Eating:
Monday: Chicken fajita rice bowls with salad
Tuesday: This chicken couscous with lemon that I've made before probably with zucchini just like last time too.
Wednesday: Crock pot Korean beef bowls over rice noodles (instead of rice this time)
Thursday: Chicken pesto sandwiches with chips and salad-- a new recipe I'm making up as I go.
Friday: Alec and I have tickets to see The Lion King in Providence so the rest of the family is on their own.
Saturday: Homemade grilled pizzas and salad.
What I'm Reminiscing About: It's been 25 years (this week) since this happened.. boy time sure does fly by.
What I'm Loving: It's finally deck/patio season (well, some of the time anyway).
What We've Been Up To: We started our month in Utah visiting all 5 national parks, then came home to lots of green and blooms and nature time.
Canyonlands
Dead Horse Point State park
Arches national park
Capitol Reef
Bryce Canyon
Nature at home:
What I'm Dreading: Not really dreading because I am so excited for him but I am definitely anxious about Alec leaving for Greece next month.
What I'm Working On: Between making sure we're getting everything done/checked off for Evan's freshman year of college (like final grades, health forms, filling out housing questionnaires, etc) and making sure Alec is all set for Greece (with clothes, Euros, an international phone plan, figuring out what to do with the jury summons that intersects with his trip, etc.) I have felt flat out trying to remember/deal with all the contingencies. They're adults, sure, but they definitely can't handle everything all on their own either.
What I'm Excited About: My husband and I leave for Maine this weekend and I am really excited to have a vacation just the two of us.
What I'm Watching/Reading: Revenge (Hulu), Project Hail Mary (at the Movies--technically at the end of April), Drunk Parents (Hulu), Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix), RJ Decker (Hulu), Greenland 2 (HBO), Celebrity Jeopardy (Hulu)
I read/listened to 16 books this month!
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What I'm Listening to: Lots and lots of audiobooks.
What I'm Wearing: Since our weather either seems to be in the 90's or the 50's & 60's I've worn a weird mix of fall and summer clothes.
What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: Evan's graduation (I mean technically we've been done school since the end of April but we have a small grandparent party [his request was to not have any party!] planned for June). Seeing Alec off on his trip to Greece.
What Else is New: My parents have arrived for the summer-- they moved into their summer digs while we were in Utah. It's nice seeing them so often again.
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You had a full and busy month and it sounds like it's still that way with having to get a number of things straightened out. Love you all your pictures from your trip. I hope your anniversary trip to Maine is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am looking so forward to relaxing and hopefully not having anything to worry about except the next hike we want to try and the next meal we want to eat.
DeleteWhat a great month! Looks and sounds like the trip of a lifetime. Patio days are being treasured here too since they haven't been consistent!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yeah, our patio days have been pretty spotty too.
DeleteHappy anniversary! I bet that was cool to come back and see that spring had sprung! You have a lot going on with Greece especially but he will be great!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It helps that he's going with a large group of 20 or so. I think that's perfect for his first abroad experience... and hopefully that will make me less nervous next time. As I know he has big plans to travel a lot.
DeleteHappy anniversary!!! Utah looks gorgeous and is on our list of places to visit! I also read Project Hail Mary and The Girls in the Stilt House recently--loved them both!
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DeleteWhat a full and wonderful month you've had! All your pictures of the national parks out west are beautiful. I love your outfits, too, and seeing you get to sit on your patio to read. I know you're loving this season that you're in...both literally and figuratively. And yay for Mom and Dad being close by again! I'm sure you miss seeing them when they're in NC.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this season.
DeleteMay looks to have been a fun and adventurous month for you! And yummy as well. I want to watch Remarkably Bright Creatures and have made a note of some of your books. Happy Anniversary!
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DeleteHappy anniversary! Hope you have fun in Maine!
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DeleteYum to what you are eating this week! The Korean beef bowls look so good. Have a great time seeing The Lion King.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you and your husband.
The photos from Utah are brilliant!
I hope Alec has a fantastic time in Greece.
Thank you so much, Kim!
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ReplyDeleteThanks again for stopping by!! Thanks for sharing those amazing pictures of your trip!! Truly spectacular!! Happy Anniversary too!! Glad that you will be getting some time away with your husband...Good for you!! I really need to start making time to read...Can't believe May is almost over...It has been a busy month for me....I hope you are enjoying the week...
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DeleteYour monthly reading is amazing and I'm still in awe over your terrific Utah parks photography!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much!
DeleteYour National Park photos are gorgeous!
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Delete16 books! Wow - can't wait to read your reviews. Happy anniversary and have a fun time in Maine.
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DeleteA jury summons! What awful timing. I'm sure he can work it out, but ugh. Happy Anniversary to you and your sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteRight?! He was able to postpone it until his winter break.
DeleteMany Details of May... a fullfilled month.
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Thanks! It really was.
DeleteI see that you were reading Hail Mary...isn't that a good one?? We saw the movie too, and thought it was done well.
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It was so good! We saw the movie first and then I decided to read the book. I really enjoyed both.
DeleteHappy anniversary! 💕
ReplyDeleteMay looked so special for you with the Utah trip and all the family milestones.
The photos are beautiful, and I always enjoy seeing your outfits.
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DeleteWhat an amazing and full month you've had, Joanne! I hope Alec has a wonderful time in Greece! Happy 25th anniversary! We'll be celebrating twice that next week!
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DeleteHappy Anniversary! We share the same wedding week! We turn 20 this year. 💜
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you both too!
DeleteJoanne, there is so much jam packed into this post. It's so nice that you can get outside to read when the weather is nice. It's so beautiful to look at the water. I love all of the healthy meals you make for dinner. Happy anniversary to you and your husband and I hope you have a wonderful time in Maine! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you!
DeleteHappy 25th Anniversary!!! And yes, it's been a weird mix of cool and hot here too so my outfits are also all over the place. But I'm enjoying all the outside time I can when the weather is nice.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I definitely make it a point to get outside when I can.
DeleteWhat an amazing month and very, very busy!
ReplyDeleteWill you be sharing some of Alec's pictures from Greece? :)
I hope to! I asked him to send at least one photo a day with me but he doesn't often take a lot of photos as he's one to just live in the moment.
DeleteHappy Anniversary! The trip to Greece sounds really cool!
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DeleteHappy happy (belated) anniversary to y'all! I'm FINALLY getting caught up on blog reading, so I'm just now seeing this!
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