weekending/Hello Monday

 

Happy Monday, friends and Happy August! I'm linking up with Holly and Sarah for today's weekly blog post. 

How was your weekend? Mine was really good. I was up and dressed early and started the day with an early morning nail appointment on Friday. I never do that, because I'm always worried it'll make me late for Dad and it actually did that. My nails were WAY too long and I was really wanting them to be done. Thankfully, we have a device with an app on our phone that we can open and close our garage with remotely. It's so nice and it was great to be able to let him in while he waited on me. My stepmom usually has some place to be, so I am glad it didn't make her late. 

I went to a different nail place. I love where I usually go, but they're short one person and the last two times I've been, I've been there for like two and a half hours. Even though I do have time, that's not necessarily how I want to spend it. I love that this place is appointment only and timely. I love the color she recommended for me, which is close to what is on my toes. It's OPI's Movie Buff. 

I came home to pick up Dad, then we went to lunch on our town square. We ate at a place called Dyer's and had the best BLT sandwiches. We shared an order of onion rings, too!

Again, with our town square! I really love it all, including this old church building I walked by that's still being used today. The stained glass, floors and pews are original to the building. 

After lunch, Dad and I ran errands. My stepmom's birthday was yesterday, so he wanted to get her a gift and a card. We did that, then came back to my house to relax the rest of the afternoon. I took him home, then I left to go pick up Oakley for my son. She had a spa day Friday and was professionally groomed and trimmed up. She looks so beautiful!

This is the first dog we've had that requires grooming. I've mentioned before that my husband and sons' business is repairing medical equipment. Have I mentioned that? I can't remember. They repair tables and sterilizers for doctors, hospitals, dentists and veterinarians. On Monday of last week when Graham was at a customer's office, he asked if they were willing to barter for the job that day and they were! So Oakley had her spa day free of charge and they had their piece of equipment repaired for no charge. You'd be surprised to know how many doctors and dentists do this kind of thing. Win/win. Since I drove to pick her up, he got me a pizza for dinner and brought it home. I ate and watched a movie, then went to bed early. 

I went out with my mom and sister on Saturday, and it was so good to see them! It's been a couple of weeks. We went to buy birthday gifts for Sandy at my favorite little boutique, we had lunch at a Mexican restaurant and ate chips and dips. It was so good! We went to a store Mom wanted to go to then we ended the day eating ice cream. 

I really liked my outfit on this day and actually had several compliments on it. This is the Amazon kimono I almost returned. I'm so glad I kept it! Thanks to Amy, who also told me to try it over a dress...I did and it's so cute! I plan on taking it with me on a trip I have coming up in September. After I got home, I cleaned up in our bedroom, because we sold a book case that same day. I changed into comfy clothes, then settled in for the night to eat leftovers and to watch another movie. I rented one on Prime called Dog. Have you seen this? It was really good. 

I was up early with the dogs on Sunday, and as you can see, they all went back to sleep. I did go to church, but I didn't sit in the service, because I set up for a luncheon that was taking place right after. I took my laptop and journal, and ended up being able to watch the livestream service as I was working. 

After lunch, I came home for a bit, then left again to go see Sandy and to take her the birthday gift I picked out for her. I ended up staying and visiting for a couple of hours with her and Dad, which was really nice. I see him each week, as you know, but I never get to see her for long periods of time. While I was gone, my sons were riding this while it rained. 🤣

Todd was home for the night, so we watched the movie I watched Saturday, then I read my book some at the same time. It was a really good weekend. I hope yours was too! What's one thing you did and loved this weekend? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog, friends. Love to all! 

P.s. I made a bonus post yesterday on the books I read in July. I'd love for you to check it out! Click here to check it out. ❤