Friday Favourites

It's the last Friday of the summer before school starts next week.  I never like to let go of summer, but the fall will be full of fun activities. 

On Monday night Q was called up for a baseball game. He was walked twice and struck out once.  Here is in in Right Field. 

I let him pick out a fun cereal as a treat for the last week of summer holidays.  Can't go wrong with Froot Loops.

On Tuesday I had to go downtown to get some documents apostilled (special stamp for use in other countries) and I brought Q with me.

We were right near The Queen and Beaver Pub so we popped in for a quick lunch.  I hadn't been there in years! 

When did this kid get so big looking?  Ready for t-ball practice. 

While he was at practice I went for a walk and then it started pouring!  I hid under a tree as the heaviest showers passed.

Meanwhile Dave was at the Blue Jays game with some friends. 

E has been at camp. We got a glimpse of him and his friend on yesterday's Instagram Reel (yes it says Tik Tok but I'm an elder millennial so I caught it on Instagram).

And then Q and I got out for 9 holes last night. It had rained all day but cleared up for out tee time. Q wanted to try walking with a push cart instead of a power cart like we usually do when we go with him. I said he wasn’t allowed to complain, and he didn’t, but he did say at the end that he may want to ride next time. 

 If your kids are back to school next week like us, enjoy this last weekend of summer!

Linking up with Andrea and Erika.

 

Monthly Musings

 

1. Any back to school traditions?

We take photos of the kids on the front steps and we walk them to school on the first day. This year E is going to high school and he has a late start so I'm guessing he will get there on his own this year (although I'm happy to walk with him if he wants!!).

2. How do you celebrate the first day of school?

I try to buy a special cookie for their lunchbox.  We usually have Shay's Crunchy Beef and Mac on the first day of school. 

3. Favourite early fall/back to school meals?

Food with more ingredients! Haha, I just mean that during the summer we tend to BBQ more and each potatoes and simple vegetables (like corn on the cob).  With fall comes some better meal planning and dishes with more than two ingredients :)

4. What are your go to outfits for early fall?

I was actually thinking I need to get some new pants since I mostly wear shorts in the summer, but I don't know what trends are. I'll have to start paying attention to what people are wearing. 

5. Do kids go back to school before or after Labour Day in your area?

After Labour Day.  Next Tuesday! 

6. When do you start to decorate for fall?

Probably not until the end of September.  As long as we have things up before Thanksgiving (second Monday of October). 

7. How do you get back into the fall routine?

Meal plan, start getting up early to work out, going to bed earlier. 

8.  What are you most looking forward to this fall?

Getting together with friends.  I'm hoping with t-ball calming down, and more people back in town, we can get some dinners or invite people over. 

9. Do you decorate for fall?

Yes, we will put out a few things, and buy some mums for the front step.

10. What feels like fall to you?

Crisp mornings and darker evenings. 

Linking up with Holly and Patty.

What's Up Wednesday

What we're eating this week...

Sunday - I had Rosseau Pizzeria on my way home from taking E to camp

Monday - Spaghetti with meat sauce (and some gyro fries at the ball park)

Tuesday - Leftover spaghetti

Wednesday - Turkey burgers

Thursday to Saturday - Not planned yet!

What I'm reminiscing about...

I've been seeing cars packed full of stuff, moving vans, and posts about people moving their kids into university.  What an exciting time of year! I loved moving into Shirreff Hall in fall of 1999 and finding my way around Dalhousie's campus.  

What I'm loving...

Love to see the Blue Jays doing well this late in the season! We're looking forward to some October baseball. 

What I'm dreading...

Summer is busy but in a sort of relaxed way (if that makes sense), September is busy but in a structured way, coupled with wanting to get back on track with eating well and working out, so although I'm ready to dive into fall, I am also dreading it in a way too.

What we've been up to...

Enjoying the beautiful weather we had this summer, golfing, and being at the t-ball field.   

What I'm working on...

We need to fill in this space in our dining room.  We want to put a sideboard there and I think we have it narrowed down, we just need to order it.  And then buy a few decorative items to the space.  Not my strong suit but Dave is pretty good at it.

What I'm excited about...

Picking up E from camp and hearing about his week.  This last week of the summer is called "Classic" and it's just for teens, there are some pretty elaborate activities and games each day, not just typical camp stuff.  The camp's instagram stories look pretty amazing. We even got a glimpse of E in one of them. 

What I'm watching/reading...

I'm watching The Summer I Turned Pretty, but I'm only on the first season and I'm really trying to avoid spoilers.  

I'm reading another great Genevieve Graham book.

What I'm listening to...

We love the K Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack, it has been on repeat around here.  

What I'm wearing...

Sweatshirts in the evenings. Our weather has cooled a bit and it means when the sun goes away it can be chilly.  

What I'm doing this weekend...

Picking up E from camp, getting stuff ready for school, and hosting E's friends for a little get together before they head off to high schools.  

What I'm looking forward to next month...

First day of school, t-ball playoffs, fall golf, social events, and Q's birthday. 

What else is new...

I joined ladies night at the golf club this year and my team won! Stableford points are awarded for your 9 hole round played on Thursday.  I still don't completely understand the Stableford point system but I do know that I contributed to our team's total a few times, which was great!  I especially liked the patio time meeting new ladies and getting to know everyone. 

Linking up with Shay

 

Weekend Recap

This weekend we attended Q's last t-ball tournament.  This time we were headed to Dundas, which is in the Hamilton area.  We had to take two cars so Dave and Q went to the field while E and I went to the hotel to check in and then get some dinner.  McDonalds had these little paper hats and E made me put it on. 

I didn't take any photos at the first game, it was a pretty easy win.  Q had a triple.

When we got back to the hotel there was a bunny and E was trying to make friends with it.

Q and I were up the earliest the next day and went downstairs for the breakfast.  The hotel had a nice little patio so we ate out there. 

Our first game wasn't until 1:00 so there was lots of time for the kids to swim, and we could grab some lunch before the game. 

Then time to warm up.

The 1:00 game was also a fairly easy win.  We went over to Shawn and Ed Brewing Co for some food and a break.  We found this gem at last year's tournament and it was another hit.

The second game of the day ended in a loss unfortunately.  We had a team dinner booked at Turtle Jack's across from the hotel.  And we continued the parent party in the lobby after we got back.  Way too much wine was consumed by some of us and the next morning was a little rough.

There were two games that day - the playoff at 12:00 and then after we won that, the championship game at 4:00.   E and I had to leave at 12:30 so he could go to overnight camp.  We were sad to be leaving and missing out on the last two games.

My dad was in town and we got a quick photo with E before he left.

Ready for his week. The last week of the summer at camp is for just teenagers. 

E in his bunk.  However, he ended up switching cabins to be with his buddy. And they did that after I left, so I don't actually know what his bunk looks like.  But I think it worked out better to be with his friend.  It was me that forgot to put in the cabin mate request (oops!).

I stopped in at Rosseau Pizzeria to get a pizza to eat in the car on the way home.  This is a beautiful location and I can't wait to eat here someday.

Meanwhile the t-ball tournament was wrapping up. 

They kids hanging out in between the games

Q got player of the game and was bestowed the racoon hat and tail (because we are the Trash Pandas).

After being on the road for several hours to get to camp and back, I was happy to be home!  Summer is wrapping up, that is for sure.

 

Friday Favourites

 Happy Friday!  If you've been stopping by most days looking for a post, I apologize, I have not been posting much over the past couple of weeks. As we get into these waning days of summer I haven't felt like doing many posts, other than recapping our weekends and weeks, but stick with me I'll be back in a routine soon.

Q was at golf camp this week at the club.  He loved it!

It's only a half day camp so Q had the afternoons to hang out at home. On Monday he made this fort in the TV room.

Hey there!

I golfed on Monday night and sat on the patio so long there were only a few cars left in the parking lot when I went home!

I was also at the golf course on Tuesday so I could take E for his round and pick up Q so I spent some time working on the patio.  E is out there on #10.

Q and I stopped into the book store this week and picked up a few new books.  The Cat on the Run book is by the sam author that does Bad Guys.

I had to go downtown on Wednesday for a meeting.  I always try to see my city through the eyes of a tourist to appreciate different views.  Can you see the CN Tower in the distance?

Back at the golf course on Wednesday afternoon.  Dave brought the kids with him when he went for his mens' night round and I joined them afterwork.  We did some chipping and then had to get dinner!

We are so fortunate!

We spotted Dave coming up 18.

If you're keeping up, the theme of this post is golf.  I went to the last Ladies Night on Thursday.  We had these adorable drink tickets for our patio pizza party.

Best view!

We have one week left before school is back in session.  We have one last t-ball tournament this weekend, E is off to overnight camp, and the weather still looks pretty good! We will be soaking it all in.

Linking up with Andrea and Erika.