Friday’s Fave Five

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Welcome to Friday’s Fave Five, hosted by Susanne at Living to Tell the Story, in which we can share five of our favorite things from the last week, a wonderful exercise in looking for and appreciating the good things God blesses us with. Click on the button to learn more, then go to Susanne’s to read others’ faves and link up your own.

It’s been another great week. I can’t believe August is almost over. Here are some of the favorite parts of last week:

1. My birthday was Tuesday. My family took me to dinner at a nice restaurant on the river and then took me home for cake and presents.

2. A picnic. Normally it seems like way too much work to me to pack up everything just to go eat somewhere else. But Jim took care of all the arrangements and the cooking. It wasn’t too hot in the shade. Jim and the boys went kayaking. Even Grandma got to come, though she slept through much of it. Then Mittu made dinner that evening. All in all it was a pretty relaxing day, for me anyway. 🙂

Because this area does not have public restrooms, Jim set up a “toilet tent” away from the picnic area.  🙂 None of us wanted to have to use it, but it was nice to know it was there if needed.

3. Starting a new stitching project, one I’ve been wanting to get to for a long while. There is not enough of it done to really show yet, but it has been good to get it started (that’s always the hardest part.)

4. Days I don’t have to go anywhere. Had one of those this week. I get so much more accomplished at home those days. If I’d get my grocery shopping more organized, I’d probably have more of those days….

5. Restaurant leftovers make for a great lunch the day after eating out.

Happy Friday!

10 thoughts on “Friday’s Fave Five”

  1. Ha ha I love the toilet!! That’s quite creative! Oh and happy birthday! Looks like you had a great birthday. I love days when I don’t have to go anywhere; too much running around can drive you into the ground, fast! I’ve been working on a small cross stitch project for 7 years…yeah, I procrastinate 😛

  3. Happy Birthday! Glad you had the family with you that today.

    I love me some days where I don’t have to go anywhere. I just wish there where more of them.

    I had to smile at your hubby’s creativity. He was definitely taking care of his family!

    I also love the photo of the kayaks on the water. Beautiful!

  6. Glad you had a great birthday and a very thoughtful family. I’ve never heard of a toilet tent, but that’s a handy thing indeed. It’s terrific that your family enjoy times together!

  8. Happy belated birthday!

    The toilet tent is rather brilliant. 🙂 Yes, picnics are a bit of work…we don’t do them much at all…every few years?

    I also love the days where I stay home. Beginning tomorrow…not so much. M begins kindergarten, and I have to drive her to the bus stop. After we get in a routine, I hope to walk to it at least once in a while, but we’ll see. E begins preschool, too…drive him to it three mornings a week.

  9. Happy Belated Birthday! It looks like you had a wonderful birthday. That toilet tent made me laugh. I won’t tell you why and at the time it wasn’t funny but I can find humor in it now.
    I love days I don’t have to go anywhere! They are few and far between for me, but even days like today where I’m only driving the kids to and from school are close enough. I’m glad we don’t have any activities this evening. It really is a blessing.

  10. HAPPY (belated!) BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!

    I think your birthday sounds very relaxing and fun. I love the picnic by the river. And the toilet tent! 😀

    I’m glad you had a good one. I, for one, am blessed by your life from a distance. Thank you for living it so well and sharing about all your ups and downs, not only that we might know you better but so that we can be challenged and encouraged in our own faith! I very much appreciate you and your commitment to sharing truth and the gospel. So, happy birthday and many more!

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