Monday, July 28, 2025

Saturday 7/19

 I hadn't heard from Amanda in quite some time so I sent her the following text:

I've resisted the urge to hire a carrier pigeon, send smoke signal, or skywrite "CALL YOUR MOM" but honestly, it's getting tempting. I'm not asking for a full-blown family reunion (unless there's casserole involved), just a little sign you still know I exist. No pressure...but the pigeons are on standby. 

I got a message back saying that she was going to message me to see if I wanted to go to Hobby Lobby. Of course I was in. 

We went to Hobby Lobby and I didn't take a pic outside but I do have one of our cart going down the aisle. Only thing I got there was a pillow form that I need for a Christmas present and I found some earrings that I thought Presley would like. 


We also went to Michaels, Romolo Chocolates, At Home and Eat n Park


I didn't get anything at At Home but Amanda found some cute Halloween decorations which she was on the lookout for


Can't remember what my lunch was but it was yummy


Neither of us got anything at Michaels


I resisted the urge at Romolo too but Amanda got some stuff there.

We also made a stop at Giant Eagle so I could get some meat and then a stop at the Wine and Spirit store because Amanda wanted some slushies. They are a single serve and come in a pouch that you throw in the freezer. I got a couple to try but keep forgetting about them.

Thankfully Amanda was there to remind me to take pictures. It seems I forget any time I'm out anymore which is why I don't have much material for blog posts.


20 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

You forget to take pictures when you go out with her because you are having so much fun. I would love all of these places!!!

CheerfulMonk said...

I care a lot more about you having fun with Amanda than in the pictures. :)

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Looks like a nice time.

jabblog said...

It sounds like a jolly outing. How did you resist the chocolates??

Lori said...

That sounds like a really fun day!

My Mind's Eye said...

BOL BOL send carrier pigeons are smoke signals. That was hilarious. So happy you and Amanda had a fun and tasty Mother/Daughter day. You probably should have gotten some chocolate. Hershey recently announced they were going to have a huge increase. Kiddos at Halloween might be getting bubble gum
Happy work week
Hugs Cecilia

Shug said...

My kind of day for sure Ann. We could sure have a good time if we lived near each other...these are some of my favorite shopping places...have a good week. I know it's going to be easier..

Sandee said...

It's good to get out and about on the weekend. You lunch did look good. I'm hungry now.

Have a fabulous day and week, Ann. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥

Chatty Crone said...

I am just glad that you had a wonderful time and you did. But why no chocolate????????

photowannabe said...

A day out with family is the very best. Glad you could do it.
Sue

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

So glad she responded to your "oh so subtle" urging haha You went to some of my fav places!

HappyK said...

Sounds like a lovely day out with Amanda.

Duni said...

I am so glad you got to spend a lovely day out with Amanda! Ooh that chocolate shop - I wouldn't be able to resist :)

Rita said...

Loved your text to her! lol!
I always forget to take pictures when I am with people because I am enjoying their company so much.
Looks like you had a good visit while shopping. Those are always fun! :)

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Wow! I have to say that you ended up having a very busy day. You went to so many places. Happy for you.....

Jeanette said...

I need to send that kind of message to my son, although I doubt I would get such a quick response from him!

The Feminine Energy said...

The same with my oldest daughter....sometimes it's months in between contacts. With my son it can be weeks sometimes. The deal here is.... youngest daughter still lives at home and both older kids think that if they keep in touch with HER, it's the equivalent of keeping in touch with ole Mom & Dad too....because, if anything was wrong, surely youngest daughter would tell them. Bleh! But I figure, hey.... don't contact me out of obligation.... contact me because you want to contact me. But whatever! So I hear ya, sista! Love, Andrea xoxo

The Feminine Energy said...

Probably because chocolate at those specialty places is a million dollar$ per pound! *haha* And it usually never beats a good ole Hershey bar. :-)

DeniseinVA said...

Looks like a fun time out. Your note gave me a chuckle and I am glad she got in touch. I wouldn’t have been able to resist the chocolates but good on you that you did!

Rose said...

That sounds like such a fun day...I bet it was great to get out like that.

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