What's Up Wednesday in June
And just like that the month is nearly over which means it's time to link up with Shay and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday.
What We're Eating:
Monday: Fresh caught baked fish with rice pilaf and salad (and chicken tenders for the boys)
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes with fries and salad.
Wednesday: Grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken, roasted potatoes, and green beans with salad.
Thursday: Pasta Primavera (just plain pasta and sauce for the boys)
Friday: Pork chops (with our steakhouse marinade) served with couscous and onions/peppers with salad.
What I'm Reminiscing About: Seeing Alec's Greece photo (that's he's been texting me) makes me reminisce about my high school class trip to France/Paris.
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| I'm the one in the way back closest to the statue |
What I'm Loving: Eating as many meals as I can on the deck and patio.
What We've Been Up To: My husband and I started our month in Acadia National Park and exploring Maine. We went strawberry picking. We celebrated Evan's high school graduation and my retirement from teaching😉! We saw Alec off to Greece and have spent lots of time working on the house and yard.
What I'm Dreading: Nothing at the moment!
What I'm Working On: I spent a couple days last week working on cards, some scrapbooking pages, and I started a new painting.
What I'm Excited About: Next week my husband decided to take Wednesday off and we've planned a day in Boston to play tourist before picking Alec up from the airport.
What I'm Watching/Reading: The 4 Seasons; Season 2 (Netflix), The Boroughs (Netflix), The Art of Racing in the Rain (Disney +), Big Mistakes (Netflix)-- not nearly as much watching since I read so much.
I read 18 books this month; not sure how I managed that feat but I did read & listen to some really great books (not all made it into the graphic but you can check back Next Thursday to see them ALL).
What I'm Listening to: Most likely another audiobook. I tend to have a couple of them downloaded onto my phone at all times.
What I'm Wearing: I'm finally breaking out all the summer things!
What I'm Doing This Weekend: We don't have any plans yet.
What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: Picking up Alec from the airport and hearing all about his trip! Celebrating my birthday.
What Else is New: My husband bought this on our way home from Maine... it's our new "household toy."
Linking up with: Spread the Kindness,
It's been a good month! Love those throwback picks from Paris and yes to eating out on the deck as much as possible. I try to do that with my deck.
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It really was a great month.
DeleteHappy retirement!! You've had a big, fun month!! So glad your weather is cooperating and you're able to enjoy sitting outdoors (you get out in all kinds of weather which is great but sitting outside eating requires nice weather!!). It must be fun getting pictures from Greece. One of Alyssa's best friends is there now so she's been seeing Greece via photos :).
ReplyDeleteOur weather has been pretty great; a few rainy days here and there but we need those.
DeleteI always love reading these! I love all the pics from your younger years, you and hubby in Maine, and your food. I'm so glad you're able to enjoy some warm weather finally! I know you love the summer. Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you!
DeleteThat grilled pineapple chicken looks so good. That is one of my favorites. Looks like it has been a good, busy month for you!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my favorites too!
DeleteSo much goodness in one post. First- thanks for the reminder of Sloppy Joe's- I need to make them because I think they would go over well here. Next- I appreciate your books- will definitely refer back to your list. Lastly, love all of your travel adventures this month!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! We try to make them when Alec's not home since he doesn't like them.
DeleteWow 18 books is impressive!! What a great month.
ReplyDeleteIt really was a great month!
DeleteYou're going to have to start splitting your book posts in half like I do! lol.
ReplyDeleteI know!
DeleteThis looks like such a full and fun month. The food always looks tasty and I love your outfits. How wonderful to sit out on the deck reading and having meals. Dreamy!! I loved the photos from your trip. Congratulations on retiring from teaching!!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you!
DeleteWhat a glorious month to kick off the summer! Congratulations on your retirement! What a wonderful chapter to close! I look forward to what you planned for this next phase of life :-)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! I honestly have no idea at this point what I'll do with myself but I feel confident I'll find something.
DeleteHow fast did June go? Whoosh. Love reading outside.
ReplyDeleteSo darn fast! I am loving these days but wouldn't mind them slowing down just a bit.
DeleteFresh caught fish? How fabulous is that?
ReplyDeleteLove that you're wardrobe is enjoying summer now
Xoxo
Jodie
It was delicious! Sadly they didn't catch a whole lot this trip but between the two guys we got maybe 3 meals worth of fish.
DeleteI can't believe how fast June is rushing by...it looks like you've been enjoying every minute of it.
ReplyDeleteIt really feels like it's flying by at warp speed.
DeleteThat fish looks so good and I love the sound of everything else you have been eating!
ReplyDeleteI hope Alec is having a great trip to Greece, fab photos from your France trip!
Your scrapbook pages are brilliant!
Aw, thank you! So far it looks like he's having a fabulous time.
DeleteWhat a wonderful month you've had, Joanne! After seeing your fresh fish photo, I was reminded of the fish frys my parents' best friends used to have. Have a fabulous retirement :-)
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Aw, thank you! We have had a really great month.
DeleteCongrats on your retirement from teaching! You've had quite a rich career! Your fish dish looks yummy and you wore so many cute outfits this past month! Lots of summer goodness!
ReplyDeleteI really did and enjoyed most of it.
DeleteAnd you've been up to plenty! Every time I see fish, I think about how much I love it and how dismal I am at preparing it. It looked wonderful. Lved the pages of your scrapbook and excited about your trip to Boston!
ReplyDeleteI definitely don't think my fish tastes anywhere near as good as those dishes we order in restaurants but I'm decent enough at preparing it.
DeleteWhat a wonderful June! I loved looking at all your beautiful summer fashions and relaxing times eating on the deck. I'm sure Alec is having an amazing trip in Greece and congratulations on your retirement from teaching. Ruth@playworkeatrepeat
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DeleteSuch a lovely June recap! The Paris throwback photos are so fun, and I really like how you’ve been enjoying meals outside. All of your dishes look delicious, and your outfits add such a cheerful touch to the post.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you’ve had a busy but wonderful month!
Thank you so much!
DeleteYou always seem so busy. And the fun you have too, it's wonderful to read about it. I love the 'toy' your home now has. I've tried getting my husband to get one, for the cattle. He keeps telling me his truck does the job. Drats, I was the one who really wanted to drive it!
ReplyDeleteHave a fun weekend!
All the best.
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I do like to keep busy. I rarely drive the toys as I much prefer to be the passenger.
DeleteYour dishes look very good! You must be a great cook Joanne.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've been told I am. I really enjoy cooking and have been cooking since middle school.
DeleteThe view from your deck is gorgeous! I would never come inside. Your meals look amazing and I am loving all of your cute colorful summer outfits!
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I definitely try to spend as much time outside as I can this time of year which makes me thankful for rainy days as I finally get stuff done around the house.
DeleteIt sounds like it’s been a full and enjoyable month with a great mix of fun things. I hope your upcoming day in Boston and celebrating your birthday next month are just as great!
ReplyDeleteIt sure has been a wonderful month.
DeleteYou always eat the most delicious looking food! Love your pages and card that you made.
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DeleteAction packed post! I love seeing your food pics. Isn't it lovely to be able to eat outside, and bust out the summer clothes? 18 books read, wow!! Thanks for linking at #TuesdayTwirl
ReplyDeleteIt really is! I get so excited about breaking out my summer clothes.
DeleteI love the throwback photos of you in France! What an amazing trip! I'd love to get over there someday!
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