Weekend Recap

Well another weekend whizzed by -- sadly....  I'm always reminded how quickly my weekends seem to dissipate.  But thankfully, this week I remembered to document at least some of it! That being said, I'd still like my weekends to be a bit longer.

 My solo dinners have been improving as of late.

Thursday menu: Mini turkey meatloaf & garlic green beans. Oh and not to mention one

of my new favorite drinks: Angry Orchard Hard Cider. Let's all say in unison..."yum!"

 Post game get together. Tough loss this week, it was close for sure

but each week the kids & coaches look better & more comfortable.

This next week is homecoming! EEK! Cross your fingers for us!

 Homecoming game at Honey Isaac's alma mater.

Smashed the visitor -- 51-10. But Honey Isaac's little cousin plays for 

them, and a few good friends coach for them. So it's always nice to 

see people you know & love, regardless of the mascot on their jersey.

 Pre-reunion dinner walk thru Honey Isaac's college campus.

It really is a pretty campus in town -- oldest university this side of the Mississippi!

 And finally, my wife fail for the weekend. There's about 3 loads of laundry 

there that needed to be folded.  But a nap & dinner seemed so much more important.

C'est la vie!

Trying to rally at work while being sick today...not the easiest or most enjoyable thing ever. But I'll survive....right?? My couch, tomato soup, and sleep are beckoning me!

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Shopping + Girlfriends

I've been here before...and I'll likely be here again...  But I've got some pretty great girl friends.  This past Saturday, I found myself sulking a bit and bumming it on the couch.  Honey Isaac & our Celtics have a tough game the night before. 
But rather than be left to my own devices(I had absolutely no intention of doing anything til date night began.) - two of my sweet friends texted to see about going shopping for a girls day!

Well thankfully this month, Honey Isaac and I set up our budget and had allotted some funds for me for some new clothing (hallelujah!).  And who passes up on an opportunity for girl time & shopping.  Even though I'm not super great at shopping for myself, I happily agreed!  We made our way to the nearest outlet mall to do some damage...except by damage, I really mean make our way thru the stores while trying not to be too stingy.  However, it was awesome to not be the only one who wanted/needed to stop in the store and do some quick math.  Talk about good, like minded friends!

First stop was Banana Republic outlet...found myself a cute pair of eggplant pants (apparently dark colored jeans are still "in" for the fall) and a navy light cardigan.  Nearly ate about half my budget -- which had my stingy meter on full alert.  So we all promptly made our way to LOFT for some better deals.  To which I ended up getting two cardigans, two v-neck sweaters, and a blouse.  Morale of the story ladies & gents...go shopping with good  friends, they see things MUCH differently than you, can be great encouragers, help you stay on budget track, and it's simply more fun!
My own personal lessons for the day.....I need to expand my wardrobe a bit more. I confided to my friends that I have a problem with only purchase v-neck t-shirts, and I have a serious problem purchase cardigans! They're seriously an addiction of mine. Lots of colors in short, 3/4, and full sleeve. The other lesson: find pattern that's versatile & be sure to get multiple kinds of pieces to make full outfits.  This most recent trip I ended up with only one pair of pants and the rest tops...which is totally fine, but I need to remember to incorporate shoes, accessories, etc.
Makes me wish one of my favorite fashion bloggers lived closer...I'd call on her in a second!

All in all an agreement was made to make a monthly shopping trip together & help one another purge our closets quarterly!  Huzzah for great friends!
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Afternoon Thoughts

Finally made it through my massive mountain of paperwork...finally making some progress on a couple of short sale files...and finally in the groove of football wife-dom.  Taking tonight off to do some random clean up, cook dinner (eating solo isn't terrible...at least I can watch whatever trashy TV I'd like!), and laundry (a never ending cycle when sports are involved...can I get an amen?!).  


In other news -- Honey Isaac & the Celtics pulled out a WIN on Friday! Hooray! Let's just say that I was one proud wifey! Besides the fact that it was sweltering hot, that game was so fun! My MIL flew in for the first home game & brought her dear friend from Portland.  Definitely nice to spend some quality time together & jointly being overwhelmed with pride over Isaac.  She even brought Isaac a maile lei & a lei for me too! So sweet.  The stands were packed & the band played loud -- all cheering the boys on.  I tried my very best not to be the crazy cuckoo wife...but with MIL in town, at least I had company being the crazy cheering fan! :)  My only regret of the night: not taking a picture with Honey Isaac after the game...gah, sucky wife here!  Must remember this at next game!  Must remember to document our life! ha!

But highlight was the story Isaac shared with me after the game - he had told the guys his mom had flown in from Hawaii for the game, and in response the kids told him they were going to win for his mom!  Stories keep coming up sharing how kind & polite all these kids are.   It's such a joy to be able to hear & see the ripple effects of Isaac's hard work & goals for this program! 
How's your week going? We're gearing up for week 3 of games, Isaac's in full swing at school and I'm already counting down to our Mexico trip!  Note to self...MUST get new passport photo pronto! Eek!  Will try and come up & some better material for future posts...I'm sure all are tired of the endless football wife posts! ;)
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These Days...

Well my friends we have survived the first week of real football practice, survived our first game (a whopping 4 1/2hrs south from us, and ended in a bitter loss...sad day), and survived our first weekend of meetings.  Needless to say, it feels good to actually be back in to what is the Parker's "normal" routine.  I always feel a little jolt as we move in to this season....a small shock to the system as it all comes together.  But once in the swing of it, it feels right.  Sure there are nights when I'd like my honey home early to eat at a "normal" time & it'd be awesome to snuggle on the couch the entire Sunday afternoon....but truth be told, Isaac is doing what he loves & what he is meant to do.  How can I be mad about that??

And these days....have already brought a few instances where my husband's incredible patience has needed to shine through.  For which I am amazed - can't say I would be as gracious, as cool under pressure, or as clear minded. Can we say rockstar or what?! 

But most importantly these days - I've been reminded (even though that ugly little voice is trying with all its might to distract me with lies) that I am loved and supported by some pretty wonderful family & friends.  Ever have one of those days when just everything seems to be falling apart at the seams?  Yup, that was my Tuesday....or what I'm calling Monday on steroids.  Rather than crumbling to that ugly voice (which would and sometimes still is my norm) - I thrust out my hand to my sweet friends; who without hesitation offered prayer, encouragement, and love.  Let's just get this clear - for a girl who never thought of herself as a "girls girl" - I am BEYOND grateful for this group of women who I am growing to know, trust, & love.  What a blessing to know I can turn to these women even with the smallest, or ugliest things and know that I'm not alone.  Weight lifted! Which in turn obviously makes me want to return the favor - to them, to the other football wives/girlfriends, to my other dear friends, to family...catch the drift? Ya know, pay it forward??

Just for good measure - here's a photo from Honey Isaac's first football game... I was a smidge late, and missed the kick off (insert wife guilt here....) but by & by could not be more proud of him.   

That's him in the center w/ the black hat & blue shirt.  Thankfully we're on to the next game & everyone is ready to take on the new challenge.  Will try to keep my cool at the game this week...don't want to be the cooky wife! 
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