Monday Mystery

I haven't had a Monday Mystery in a very long time. This is a good one!!

A couple weeks ago, Butch found this in the front yard:

It was in the grass near the driveway--but on the passenger side. We couldn't think of where it came from or who could have lost it. Then I remembered that 4 of the neighborhood kids came by to sell me bouncy balls the day before. Long story short, I bought $10.00 worth. I didn't give them a hundred dollar bill. But, I had a thought about 10 yr. old boys. One of them could have gotten it for their birthday and thought it was fun to carry it around!

I texted my neighbor to find out if her son or his friends had lost any money? She got back to me and said that they hadn't. She said that I made their day by purchasing the balls. Okay, that was a dead end.

I wracked my brain to think who could have lost it. There was a guy that came by that wanted to inspect my roof. I turned him away. Even if he dropped it, I have no way of tracking him down. 

I've come to the conclusion that it must have blown from somewhere else. Although it will remain a mystery, it's definitely a nice find for us!!

This falls in line about what I've always said about Butch and money: he likes earning it, saving it, winning it and finding it! 

Scrapbook Saturday

This is my "Memories by the Month" for April. All the highlights!

Jeanne's AYM layout about her sauna.

Nancy's patio layout.

Susan's Patio and Backyard layout for AYM.

Friday Funnies

Five Things Thursday

Well, I had a post in mind for yesterday, but then I completely forgot about it. Now the family is starting to arrive for our weekend to "meet the baby!" I'm going to be super-busy. So this will just have to do. 

1. Love the gallery style pictures above the bed and that stone arch.

The rug and shade of green of the furniture are perfect. 

2. I like the contrast with the brown wood.

The rug works perfectly but it also looks like a trip hazard.

3. All the greenery looks so good. 

But I'm thinking that I would grow tired of the "fakeness" of it!

4. This bedroom looks small, but they have good use of the space.

5. This one looks a bit too crowded for me, but I do like that painted, plank ceiling.

6. This room looks fabulous, but I cannot figure out how there is an angled wall.

7. I love how this room brings the outdoors inside.

I love the chippy wood and the shabby chic look. All the pillows really give it a softness.

8. I love everything about this one. Love the white wood ceiling with the natural beams.

Love the shiplap walls. This is my favorite. I could move right in! Now I'm thinking I might want to re-do my bedroom. Yeah, I think I really need to do that. Of course, that will mean re-doing the bathroom too. 

9. This one is probably my least favorite, but I do love the fireplace!

10. This one is so bright and cheery. Love all the shiplap. Looks like that is a major trend. Or, I should say I hope it's not just a trend. I love it!

Travel Tuesday

Not us traveling this time--but rather, our family. This is the week that everyone is coming in to town to "meet the baby!" 

I say everyone, but Mitchell and Emily are in Italy for a wedding. But everyone else will be here. Morgan, Olly, Cassidy (the baby), Jordan and Robbie arrive on Wednesday. Then it's full speed ahead from there! 

Starting on Friday, everyone will be spending their time here at the pool. Sandy and her family will be staying here. Friday is a pool day culminating with happy hour. I'm making an "elevated" charcuterie dinner. 

Saturday morning starts us off with brunch at 10:30. I'm making a biscuits and gravy casserole, pancake casserole, fried potatoes and fresh fruit. Then it's pool time. Later in the day, we'll have a barbecue: hamburgers on the grill, all the fixin's, corn salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, chips, and more fruit. I'll make my chocolate chip cookies as dessert or munching purposes.

I've got my work cut out for me. No problem, I've got my timeline all set. Remember my timeline? 

I live my life on a timeline. It's just how I roll. That's how I get it all done without stressing myself. Basically, take it a little at a time--do something every day--and it all gets done--easily. 

Something for Sunday

My friend, Nancy E. stopped by with this bounty last week. 

I love, love, love fresh vegetables! I made BLT's on Thursday and then used most of the rest of it yesterday on the 4th! So good! Thanks Nancy!!

Happy 4th of July!!