Friday, February 25, 2011

Friday's Fave Five



Susanne over at Living to Tell the Story hosts a weekly look back at the blessings of the previous week.  I like the idea of taking the time to intentionally look back to see how I was blessed, so I'm joining in this week and hoping to be able to make it a regular feature here at Empty Nest but Full Heart.  ;-)

1.  T Time - got to spend several days in the last week with the Ts ... all 4 on Saturday, 2 littles on Sunday, and again all 4 on Wednesday.  I always love my time with the Ts, and I was afraid that going back to work part time would mean that I wouldn't be available for as much time with them.

2.  Spring-like weather - We had temperatures in the (low) 70's on Sunday and were able to open a few windows.  It's supposed to get into the mid-60's again this Sunday.  I love the warmer weather and can't wait for spring.  (We're just going to ignore the fact that we got almost an inch of snow last night!)

3.  New recipes - it's so easy for me to get into a rut of cooking the same few recipes, especially now that I'm back at work.  I am determined to mix things up and try some new recipes more often.  Hopefully we'll find a few new favorites, even if we have to encounter a "dud" or two along the way.  Last night we had beer-braised beef short ribs, a recipe I found online.  They were good (DH & I both have never had them before!), and while preparing them will take some planning (they need to cook in the crockpot for 12 hours), I will make them again.

4.  My sweet hubby - yesterday when it was time to get off work, the weather was just plain ugly ... raining hard, very windy and cold - just plain nasty.  He called me and asked if he could come up, pick me up outside my building, and drive me to the parking lot ... save me the walk out to my car.  What a sweet guy.  He's always doing sweet, thoughtful things that show his love more clearly than any words could.  I him!

5.  Trip planning - seriously, half the fun of traveling is the challenge to find a spot we want to visit, find lodging that fits into our tight budget (yay for www.hotwire.com and www.tripadvisor.com), planning what sites to see, what restaurants to visit, etc.  We're currently working on our upcoming trip to Florida for spring training (we leave in 3 weeks from tomorrow! yay!), and since we're going to a part of Florida that we've never been to before, we've been having a lot of fun planning this trip. 

22 comments:

  1. Your husband is too sweet! what a nice thing to do. Today we have the rain/winds! At least its not snow!

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. That was a really sweet thing for your hubby to do. Your trip to Florida sounds like lots of fun. I haven't tried hotwire yet but have been checking it out for summer coming up. The time with your little T's is something special! Nice that you were able to have so many visits in one week.

    Thanks for joining in, it was really nice to have you! Hopefully we'll see you again next week!

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  3. I've been in a cooking rut, too. Good for you on trying new recipes!

    Your hubby's thoughtfulness is really special!

    Glad you can still have lots of "T" time!

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  4. Oh now that is one thoughtful husband for sure. How sweet is that!? Love it. Glad you spent good time with your T's. Have a good weekend!

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  5. I want to live vicariously through you at some point, in having a wonderful husband again to do what your hubby does. How truly sweet is he. You guys have a wonderful weekend!

    Viola

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  6. That was so sweet of your hubby.

    I get into a rut with recipes, too, and enjoy finding a new one that everyone likes.

    I'm not a traveler, but I hope you enjoy your trip!

    I've been loving warmer temperatures, too, and can't wait for spring.

    Glad you got some time with the Ts! I don't have grandchildren yet but am very much looking forward to them.

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  7. Your husband sounds like a sweetheart. It's so nice to have a good man. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with the Ts. Florida sou ds very good right now on this cold, wet day!, I get so excited counting down the days before a fun trip!

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  8. I get Cooking Light magazine and the March issue looks good. I've marked a few recipes to try because I have been in a bit of a cooking rut too. I blame winter. 70 sounds glorious! We have snow or icy something in our weekend forecast.

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  9. I love the photo in your header! All those little feet are sooo cute. Your husband sounds like a gem:) And I agree, trip planning is half the fun of going on vacation.

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  10. Your husband is so nice. Enjoy your weekend!
    Micki

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  11. I love planning trips, too. And I really love hearing "sweet hubby" stories!

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  12. Welcome to FFF!

    What a sweet hubby. So, you're coming my way, huh? I'm sure you'll enjoy the weather!

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  13. How special it is to spend time with your grandbabies! Stay warm--it's hard to remember the warm weather when the temperatures plummet again.

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  14. Trying new recipes is one of my favorite things, especially ones in the crock pot, I made a yummy potato soup this week.

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  15. that was very sweet of your husband; so considerate!! I'm with you about cooking; always trying to find new things to make so we don't fall into a rut; your ribs sounded good! I do like things cooked in the crockpot but never made anything that had to cook in it for 12 hours; that could be challenging for planning

    have a great weekend!

    betty

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  16. Okay, I'm an idiot! I read this post and your Wed. Hodgepodge right after it, then commented on your recipe comment on the Wed. post!

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  17. What a sweet Hubby you have! A real keeper for sure and time with the grand kids is by far the best time spent.

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  18. that was very sweet of your husband; so considerate!! I'm with you about cooking; always trying to find new things to make so we don't fall into a rut; your ribs sounded good! I do like things cooked in the crockpot but never made anything that had to cook in it for 12 hours; that could be challenging for planning

    have a great weekend!

    betty

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  19. Trying new recipes is one of my favorite things, especially ones in the crock pot, I made a yummy potato soup this week.

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  20. Your husband sounds like a sweetheart. It's so nice to have a good man. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with the Ts. Florida sou ds very good right now on this cold, wet day!, I get so excited counting down the days before a fun trip!

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  21. Oh now that is one thoughtful husband for sure. How sweet is that!? Love it. Glad you spent good time with your T's. Have a good weekend!

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  22. I've been in a cooking rut, too. Good for you on trying new recipes!

    Your hubby's thoughtfulness is really special!

    Glad you can still have lots of "T" time!

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