{July Recap}

Happy last day of July!  And good riddance is about all I can say.  July can be summed up in one word: HOT.

Seriously y'all, it's been one of the hottest summers that I can remember.  We haven't had rain in almost a month & we've had a good, solid 2 weeks of triple digit temps.  Yes, this was the actual temp one day.

 I saw this on Facebook & had to laugh...cause I'm pretty sure it's happening in Texas!

Nola's been doing lots of this...

And this...

We are still trying to walk every night, but we have to go later & shorter distances because she just can't make it.  She gets a little restless at times & then this happens...

It's been Christmas in July on the Hallmark Channel for the past 2 weeks so give me ALL THE CHRISTMAS MOVIES!!  I mean, what else are you supposed to do when it's 108 outside?!

 Today we got a "cold" front...it's cloudy & temps dropped into the 80's.  The first {hint} of fall in the air?  Even if it only lasts a day, I'll take it!

This weekend I have a wedding & then next week we are going to Waco for the day to visit Magnolia...can't wait!!  And guess what else is going to start going up this weekend?! =) August is shaping up to be a pretty good month...the {unofficial} start to Fall!

{Happy 4th!}

Hey y'all!  Hope everyone had a happy 4th!  Clearly I'm a little late with my recap...seeing as it's already the 9th...but better late than never, right?!

As planned, we spent a quiet 4th at home...and I gotta admit - it was kinda nice!  When it's in the middle of the work week, it's kind of a bummer.  On Tuesday evening after work, the ladies & I went out for margaritas & Mexican food.  Wednesday morning, Nola & I slept in.  I mean, it's a shame this dog is so mistreated. =)

Around 10am, it started raining & then rained most of the day.  Rainy weather makes me want to bake so since I couldn't make s'mores outside - I decided to make an inside take on them.  They were really good & you can find the full recipe here.  I cheated a little...I took pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough {the proportioned kind you get from school fundraisers} & put it inside a greased mini muffin pan.  I baked at 350 for about 10 minutes & then immediately pressed down a large marshmallow into each cookie {I didn't read the part where you were supposed to use half...oops!}.  Put under the broiler until toasted & then top with a piece of Hershey bar.  Let cool completely before removing from the pan.  When the rain stopped, I also grilled burgers!

We watched fireworks from the comfort of the couch {& bed}...needless to say - they do not bother Nola.

On Thursday, we released our first snack product in over 3 years!!  Such an exciting day!!

Hurts Donuts from Katy also came to town Thursday for a fundraiser for the fire department.  I heard so many things about them so I figured I better give them a try. Unfortunately you could only buy them by the dozen & I gotta be honest, I wasn't impressed.  Maybe it's because they had traveled & sat for a while...but they were just ok.  The blueberry was my favorite.  I sampled a few & then the majority went in the trash. =(

Saturday I made a quick trip to College Station before the rain returned.  Check out the weather in front of me & the weather in my side mirror...crazy!  I made it home just in time....it rained off & on the rest of the weekend.  Nola & I took full advantage & spent most of the weekend snuggled on the couch {& floor} watching Hallmark movies.  Speaking of - Christmas in July starts Friday & I absolutely cannot wait!!

More rain in the forecast this week {which is a God-send in July} so I see more couch time & Hallmark movies in our future!

{June Recap}

Happy July 1st!  We are now halfway through the year, another month has passed....and I only blogged once.  What can I say?!  Life happened.

June was another super busy month.  Seriously, I think everyone I know has birthday in June!  Here's a quick recap of what I did the second half of June!

Last weekend, Bo spent 2 nights with me!  Colby & Jodie headed to Matagorda and Bo & Morgan stayed with me!  Saturday we went to Waller to watch Mason play baseball, followed by lunch at Burger King.  We did a little swimming & a whole lot of playing.  Nola, of course, was in Heaven because we had all these people at our house all weekend!

Wednesday was our boss Diana's retirement party.  She has been there 49 years & my boss for 22...things are not going to be the same anymore without her. =(

I found a few packets of pumpkin seeds so I am trying my hand at growing pumpkins again.  If you remember last year, I failed miserably.  I probably will again this year too...but dang it - I'm determined! {and I have no clue why this stupid pic won't rotate...so just turn your head!}

We had one or two pleasant evenings {without sweating to death or getting eaten up by mosquitoes} so Nola & I took full advantage!

This past weekend, Morgan celebrated her 10th birthday with a cookie decorating party at her house & I got to go help!

Saturday night we celebrated Addie's 1st birthday, Khloe's 6th birthday & mom's 65th!  See, I told ya!  Birthdays, birthdays & more birthdays!

No big plans for the 4th, but I did still decorate the house!  I've missed having holidays to decorate for.  Just a few more weeks & my pumpkins will be going up!  And y'all, I Can. Not. Wait. =)

If you are traveling or celebrating the 4th - be safe!