::faithful

praying for a bundle of intentions – so many friends and family need them.

::healthy

Still plugging along.  Eating right most of the time, and looking forward to cooler weather so I can get more outdoor exercise.

::pondering

How to smooth out the transition for Mom Pea moving here.

::creative

Knitting on a fall scarf.  I’m pretending that it isn’t a bazillion degrees outdoors.

::delicious

• Grilled Steak, potatoes, Tossed Salad
• Turkey Paninis and Carrot Sticks
• Bratwurst, Macaroni and Cheese, more Salad
• Hawaiian Pork Kabobs, Fresh Peas
• Grilled Flank Steak, Fresh tomatoes and more Salad
• Grilled Fish, Salad
• Grilled Chicken and Peaches, Corn Salad, Green Beans

Are you seeing a theme here? uh-huh. It’s called Cook As Much Stuff Outside as Possible and Eat Lots of Salad So That You Don’t Have to Turn on the Stove.

::fun

The Tour de Cure was brief this year.  We cut our ride short – only did 15 miles – because we had to be at Gordon’s funeral.  The best part was my Husband telling all his coworkers how great our kids are with their cycling!  Made my heart zing!

DirtBike, Princess Pea and The Architect. SUPER cool LMAero Jerseys!Me.  Riding my bicycle on the Texas Motor Speedway!

::looking ahead

Freshman Orientation for DirtBike, as well as finishing up summer reading.  School starts in ONE WEEK!!  The Architect working at the water park.  Mass in the middle of the week.  A quiet weekend.

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Dear DirtBike and Architect – HA! I saw you with my own two eyes serving food  and clearing tables at the Giving Wings Dinner last night!  The truth is out:  you really do know know it’s done.

Do ya know what this means?

It means that at home, I should never have to remind you ever again to set and clear the dinner table!  Mwahahahaha!!  By the way, you both looked so grown up, working as waiters. You did a great job, not spilling anything on anyone’s lap.  Your Dad and I are very proud of you.

Dear Jim & Kathy –  I am continually astounded, year after year, of the amazing love and generosity that Stephen’s memory inspires.  We are honored to serve the foundation, doing what we can to help make a positive impact in our community.

Dear Linda – You win the prize for best picture ever!

It’s. So. CUTE!!!!

Dear Mr. Elko – Wow.  Just Wow.  Your speech last night was amazing.  The two phrases that are rattling in my head today are “Let go of your need to be right” and “BE a blessing”.  You left me with much to ponder.

Linking up with the Ladies at Suscipio.

::faithful

Praying for

• Michelle, for courage
• Judy Darling
• Sandi and Jim, that the surgeon be sure and steady during Jim’s heart surgery
• Kathleen, that she finds the work she needs
• our family, as we move forward with our decision to move the elder Mrs. Pea (Mr. Pea’s Mom) into our home.  Please pray for us, for patience, open hearts and abundant good humor as we navigate this new stage of our lives.

• the healthy delivery of Baby Barett – Congratulations to Nicki and Andy!
• sunny skies and ridiculously warm temperatures
• a safe riding of the Second Annual Superman Race for all participants

::healthy

I’m managing the resist the Thin Mints.  It’s easy at home, where the boys and Mr. Pea hide their boxes (from each other! ha!) in the freezer, but it’s terribly difficult at work, where there are PILES of them.  *sigh*  If only it really was possible to eat just one, as in ONE cookie – instead of ONE SLEEVE of cookies – at a time!

Second post at Suscipio is coming this weekend…the Simple Secret of successful weight loss. I know you’re all just so excited.

::creative

The only creative thing I did this week was patch up a bunch of falling apart towels. Well, not actually patching them up; rather, I finish ripping the towels along the ‘natural’ rends that  were already occurring,  cut off all the strings that kept getting tangled up in the washer and dryer and serged around all the edges. I now have a stack of new cleaning rags!  Isn’t that just as exciting as all get-out?

::delicious

• Tilapia and Fettuccine Alfredo
• Red Beans and Rice, Jalapeno-Cornbread Muffins
• Chicken Enchiladas, Spinach Salad
• Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Sweet Potato Fries and Green Beans
• Pancakes for Dinner!
• Shrimp Tacos with Guacamole
• Vegetable Soup, Homemade Bread

::fun

It’s Catholic School Week!!  This means open house and other fun celebrations at the boys’ schools, like Western Day.  The kindergarteners looked so adorable marching into school this morning with their itty-bitty cowboy boots and hats.

The Superman Race was AMAZING! I am so proud of The Architect – he finished the course in 4 hours and 27 minutes.  He was the ONLY Category III competitor to finish, and the youngest racer by far. Unofficial results have him finishing in the top 20.  We all had a great time watching the race, handing up food and drinks to the riders and peddling our own bikes around.

::looking ahead

Just an Ordinary Time week – ordinary days with ordinary events, meaning School and Work…which is actually quite nice!

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