I can’t believe August is more than half over already. Sharing our favorite blessings of the week with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story doesn’t make time move any slower, but it gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and be grateful.
1. Family all together. My oldest son is here from RI for a little over a week. Jesse took a couple of days off to be here more for Jeremy’s visit, and Jason, Mittu, and Timothy have been here as much as they could between sickness and school. We haven’t had any big outings this year, but we’ve enjoyed hanging out together, talking, eating, and playing games.
2. Jeremy’s birthday. So glad he could be here for it!
3. Taking turns with meals. Mittu made dinner one day, Jesse another day. We’re going out tonight for my birthday and to Jason and Mittu’s tomorrow.
4. A pretty fix. The pocket of my housecoat had a hole worn in it. I thought I had some leftovers from a craft project years ago–you used to be able to buy sets with iron-on designs to decorate tee shirts and sweatshirts. I rummaged around in a drawer in my sewing/craft room, and, voila, found just what I needed. I put a regular iron-on patch on the inside of the pocket and this floral design on the outside. It’s a little off-center to cover the hole, but that’s all right. I like how it turned out. The ironed-on part is a little stiff, but I’m glad I could extend the life of my housecoat a little longer.
5. Cooler temperatures. We were under a heat advisory this week, but the next several days it looks like we should be in the 80s rather than the 90s.
How was you week? Have a great weekend!
Stray Thoughts 
Happy Birthday, and to Jeremy as well! The cake looks wonderful. As a mom I know how wonderful it is to have all the “chicks” in the “nest” 🙂 I love how you did the pocket repair, and it’s nice you can get more use out of a clothing piece you like. I like the whole idea of extending the life of our clothes (and other things) instead of just throwing things away all the time. It’s looking like cooler temps here next week too. I am grateful!
It sounds like a wonderful time of family all together. We’re the same, our best gatherings are around the table! Nice work on the housecoat and mending to make things last.
Happy Birthday to Jeremy! And to you as well!! I know you’ve been so happy for all the family time and all the different cooks in the family so that you don’t have to do as much. Jeremy is quite a handsome guy.
The patch is so cute and perfect on the housecoat. A good idea.
I have been enjoying the last couple of days of cooler weather. It looks like it might last through next week as well.
Again, Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful dinner out tonight with family.
Happy Birthday!!
And happy birthday to Jeremy…a handsome man!
That cake looks good and I’m guessing Mitu made it!
Your week sounds like it was super special with family and fun times.
Happy birthday to you and Jeremy. Lovely that you could all be together this week and enjoy celebrating. That repair to your housecoat looks great. Enjoy the weekend.
That’s a very clever fix! Happy birthday and enjoy every minute with your family!
TT
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The heat has been horrible in our neck of the woods too. I have turned into such a complainer when I walk out the door. I sometimes give myself a limit for how many times I can say, “It’s SO hot out here!”. 🙂
Happy Birthday!!! That chocolate cake looks so good. I am glad your son was there too with your family. It has been hot everywhere. We will be in the 100’s all week! I am behind on my Friday 5. I posted it but forgot to add my link. I have been busy preparing for my Bible journaling group. I also lead a group on Monday nights. Enjoy the rest of you week!
You know, half the battle is actually finding the thing you remembered having! So, well done on the little patch!
Agree with other commenters — that’s a good looking cake. And just the right size 🙂 Hope he shared.
Hope you’ll be in the 80s or lower soon.