Friday Things #583

1. This big kid lost his very last baby tooth a couple of weeks ago! I still have such a vivid memory of him cutting his first teeth when he was around 4-5 months old; he had one particularly fussy afternoon when it thunderstormed and I was trying everything to sooth him, and I can still picture it plain as day. And now, poof! They’re all gone. As they say, the days are long, but the years are short.

2. Loving on their baby cousin!

3. Our neighborhood was relatively quiet at the start of summer, but the kids have had a number of days recently where they have been outside with neighbor kids nearly all day long. I love it, it feels like exactly what summer should be! They ride bikes, play all kinds of sports in the front yard, make up games, eat popsicles, etc… it makes me glad they have kids their age to play with outside!

4. A good read >> 7 Everyday Distractions That Keep Us From Living Fully

5. Okay, I hung in there with The Paradise Problem even though I thought the initial premise was far-fetched (I still think it is!), but I’m nearing the end and I’ve really, really liked it! (Fair warning that there are a number of spicy scenes.)

6. August seems to be the time of year when zucchini runs rampant; if you have more than what you know what to do with and are looking for something other than zucchini bread or zucchini boats, I LOVE this savory treat >> cheesy zucchini and sun-dried tomato scones

7. My kids get so transfixed watching old Bob Ross episodes (especially when they’re home sick), and I get it, it’s so soothing to watch… Interesting article >> Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Buy an Original Bob Ross Painting

8. My boys are so excited for college football to start! Do you have a favorite school to root for?

9. We finished Dept. Q and are now watching a new season of Professor T – what are you watching?

10. TGIF! Duke literally stopping to smell the flowers 😍