A Day of Relaxation

Even though we’re retired, we don’t often purposely plan a ‘day off’.

(our view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the balcony) 

But we’ve been on the go here in the mountains since we got here a couple of weeks ago so it was time for a day of relaxation.

 

I put some comfy pillows and chair cushions on the glider and spent most of the day on the balcony.

We even had some ‘to go’ meals from Stoneridge (one of our favorite restaurants).

(black and bleu steak salads…steak and blue cheese on top of spinach and lots of salad goodies)

We took a walk at sunset to take some photos and enjoyed a day of goofing off.

Temps in the 70s with a sky filled with fluffy clouds…it couldn’t be better!

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday

Amaze me Monday and

Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday (new link).

Are you having a good weekend, too?

Let’s go out for Lunch!

We love to eat at our favorite restaurants while we are here in our ‘home town’.

We’ve eaten BBQ at 12 Bones already….oh and stopped in at Iannucci’s for lasagna and breadsticks.

Papa’s & Beer

Turn HERE!!! Turn HERE!!!

And what a fun surprise to see everyone in cute costumes!

Here’s our hostess….

and our waiter….

and everyone hurrying around serving big plates and platters of steaming hot Mexican food (Cali Style)

and I think this friendly lion came into eat! Hope he brought his appetite! heehee!

Did you dress up this year?

(we started looking at our bummy outfits and wondered if someone would think we were dressed up like an ‘out of style’ old couple! hahaha!)

And one more quick pic for Prudence HERE!

Cocoa traveled to the mountains on this trip. Wendy was needed in the doll room! Sweet hugs, Prudence!

More Condo Fun!

One thing nice about having another home is coming back to some of your favorite things after being gone for awhile. Everything seems new and interesting.

Also I am still working on my new Net Book and learning how to use it. Today I tried PicMonkey to edit a few photos. Brenda at the Cozy Little House mentioned in on her blog HERE so I decided to play around with these pics.

The bunnies are changed using Yester-Color....

and the mountains have a shadow and frame around them. (I took this photo a few minutes ago!)

We ate at Papa’s and Beer today...

that was on our ‘to do’ list!

OH MY! It was WONDERFUL!

Hubby had chicken fajitas and I just had a salad! heehee! A warm fajita salad with chicken and avocado...oh and a cheese enchilada on the side! lol And don’t even look at all the salsa, bean dip and is that a beer for lunch? OH MY!

The temps feel cool to me but I’m enjoying every minute of our time here! I love sitting in my recliner and looking at the Blue Ridge Mts, especially at sunset!

I’m joining the party at Cozy Home Scenes !

Have you used PicMonkey yet?

Do you have a favorite photo editing tool that you would recommend?

I woke up in a new world this morning!

My Dad used to tease me and say that I woke up in a new world every day! I think it had a little hidden meaning! heehee!

But today I DID wake up in a different part of the country!

We traveled to the mountains of Western North Carolina to enjoy the last of the pretty Fall leaves and the cool weather!

 

Our first stop this morning was a drive over to our house.

 

We’ve moved into a condo

but we still own a house here, too.

Let’s walk around back….

This is a huge Butternut tree!

 

And a pretty maple out by the shed.

I walked all around taking photos in the cool morning temps!

We even saw a hawk when we drove into the driveway but I missed that pic!

Then we went to our favorite restaurant, Papa’s and Beer!

Now it’s time to read my emails…again…

and spend a little time visiting!

Give me a few days to get caught up!

Remember…I woke up in a new world today!

Do you think he meant that as a compliment?

I sure do miss my Dad…especially in the Fall!

Enjoy your day! ♥

Fun ways to spend the holiday weekend!

When hubby’s in the mood....

 I am, too!

We’ve been shopping two days in a row!

And the sales have been great!

Of course, you never know what you will find!

We didn’t have new kitchen rugs on the list...

but we should have!

 

WOW! These look SO much better!

 

And do you get what you pay for?

I bought this really cute little purse at Belk’s!

It’s very lightweight and just what I love!

Of course the contents says it’s PAPER! heehee!

That may explain the price! lol

It was only $10 and it was 40 % off that!

After that I found this body butter with the freshest fragrance...Spa!

But she couldn’t get it to ring up the 75 % off so the supervisor came and by the time she finished I got the bargain of the day! It was originally $24 and I paid $1.86 with tax! Don’t ask...I have no idea why it finally rang up that price but I pulled out a little cash and walked out happy with my purchases!

Too tired to cook?

I know...I’m SPOILED!!!

I hope you’ve had a fun weekend!

And when hubby’s in the mood...

GO SHOPPING!

Have you ever seen a train chugging through the mall?

I’m joining Kim for WOW this week!

I hope you will, too!

My Birthday Wish

I love being in Florida and taking 'day trips'!

And visiting the Gulf Coast is ALWAYS fun...

and a great place to eat 'Almond Fried Grouper'...

and see the sights!

We had some wonderful bird sightings....

these birds were dancing in the sky!

We even saw these storks today...

and the weather was gorgeous!

Hey WAIT!!! The Key Lime Pie is for later, Honey!

Thanks for all of the sweet birthday messages!

My wish? To be happy and healthy!  

I hope your day is filled with happiness!