Whoosh ... and the weekend is almost over.

This was a super quick weekend.  I keep checking that it's really Sunday.

The Farmers Market was fun, but a bust on the veggies - got there too late and it was picked through.  But ... we found some new coffee, gluten-free dog treats and an APPLE PIE.  It's a local pie company that is delicious - known for their crust.  My youngest gave me the thumbs up to buy instead of bake.  Since my eldest's girlfriend doesn't like fruit (texture thing), I'm making Pioneer Woman spreads this afternoon too.  Basically cookie dough with chocolate melted on top and chopped candies.  Easy and delicious.  Pie and cookies - none for me though (continuing the no desserts trial).

I'm having my first go at the new coffee.  It's a bean from Nicaragua - like a blonde espresso.  It's okay, has a bitter finish, but a nice flavor (fruity).  Yep - you can really tell when you drink espresso black.  Costco Kona Blend is my favorite.  I absolutely love it (and it's cheap - go figure).

I ended up running Duke later in the morning yesterday.  With the overcast skies, the temperature stayed descent even though the humidity was killer.  I figured the coyotes would be hiding that late. Today is a long dog-walk and arm lift.

I turned my mood around pretty quickly after the meditation and I held it strong the whole day.  It helped to have a good workout out - a healthy win and a help in the mental department.

I almost forgot to think about (aka plan) my drinking options for today.  After a little thought, I decided NOT to drink.  I need to be on my game with the new foster in the morning and I still feel like I might be getting sick (probably allergies), so I don't think it's worth it.  Plus, every time you "practice" not drinking, you are working on those neural pathways.  Double win!

Here are a few more of the family photos.

This is my favorite.  I love this dog!

Feeling uncomfortable and it shows on my face!

Steelers!!

My boys.

Helping Duke with his outfit change.  Love this one too!

Walking the dogs "candid."

The kids didn't know they were in the photo :-)

I'm happy with the photos.  Of course, I'm looking with critical eyes on my dress and I look wider than I wanted, should have turned more to the side, blah, blah, blah.  Don't want to be a critic, but it's hard.  I'm glad we took the time to do these.  It's important and I love my sweet family.

This week is aiming to be a good one.  A/C repair, massage, movie with a friend, first PHB call, foster delivery.  I thought we were heading into the last week in August, so this feels like a bonus week to me.

P.S. I should be on track to finish Crazy Rich Asians - did some good reading last night.  It's a total junk, easy read and absolutely what I want to read right now - fun and fantasy!

Until Monday ... later gators.