Friday favorites: rest and relaxation

Friday favorites: rest and relaxation

Happy Friday! This week has been one of rest and relaxation for me. I took the week off work, so hubby and I could spend it at Hawkes Landing, enjoying the last of the beautiful fall leaves. So I hope you aren’t tired of fall leaf pictures, because here we go again… (I did include…

Friday favorites: fall preview

Friday favorites: fall preview

With temperatures hovering near the century mark, summer is still going strong in Utah, but there are some definite signs that fall is not too far away. This week’s Friday Favorites is a preview of my favorite season. The leaves they are a changing! If it’s still too warm for a pumpkin spice latte, the…

Friday favorites: back at Hawkes Landing

Friday favorites: back at Hawkes Landing

I finally made it back to Hawkes Landing after a couple of weeks away. So, of course, my Friday Favorites are all about being back at Hawkes Landing. I never get tired of the view from our deck, especially when the clouds turn a lovely pink behind the flag. I got my first ride in…

Friday favorites: random thoughts and images

Friday favorites: random thoughts and images

Hello Friday! This week’s Friday Favorites is a collection of random images from my camera matched up with some of my favorite quotes. I hope you enjoy. Apparently we love our own cell phones but we hate everyone else’s. – Joe Bob Briggs   I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup…

Decisions, decisions: how to set priorities

Decisions, decisions: how to set priorities

This weekend has been a lesson on how to set priorities. I took Monday off from work, so Larry and I could take advantage of the 4th of July holiday for an extended stay at Hawkes Landing. Usually, Hawkes Landing is a perfect place for me to write, so I figured I’d have no problem…

Friday favorites: sweet, sweet summertime

Friday favorites: sweet, sweet summertime

Here it is, the first Friday favorites of sweet, sweet summertime. Few things say summer like watermelon. I got a jump on the season with watermelon themed fingernails. As always, this design was hand painted by Meghan at Color My Nails. And, of course, summer means weekends at Hawkes Landing, complete with little furry visitors….

My summer bucket list: 16 things I plan to do

My summer bucket list: 16 things I plan to do

Tomorrow is the official start of summer. With temperatures reaching triple digits here in Utah, it definitely feels like it! Knowing how time flies, and not wanting to reach the end of the season asking “Where did the summer go and why didn’t I do anything?,” I am joining a group of blogger buddies in…

Friday favorites: happy 90th birthday Betty!

Friday favorites: happy 90th birthday Betty!

This week was extra special, because my sweet mother in law turned 90 years old, and we had a party to celebrate. But first… I started the week with this beautiful Strawberry Blue Salad and chicken tortilla soup from Wingers. Followed by another great weekend at Hawkes Landing enjoying these spectacular views. This week also…

Friday favorites: feeling the love

Friday favorites: feeling the love

I love Friday favorites, because it’s a chance to focus on all of the little happy moments that occurred during the week. And there was a lot to love about this week. What’s not to love about getting your nails done–especially a beautiful baby blue! You know I love running outdoors, especially when the weather…

Friday favorites: cabin life and more

Friday favorites: cabin life and more

Another week has zipped by, and it’s time once again for the Friday Favorites blog post. I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun. And in case you’re wondering, here’s my idea of fun. We got Larry a new chair for Hawkes Landing. So no more of this. (Notice he did not let go…