If you’re in the U.S., Happy Fourth of July! Any fun plans? If you’re outside the U.S., I hope your week is going well, and hey, it’s Wednesday! Today, I’m linking up with Anne of In Residence to share what I am Currently up to! Feel free to join us, or share your answers in the comments!
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The fact that my sister’s brain surgery went well and she’s now home and recovering. She’s still dealing with some bad headaches, so that’s not fun, but she’s doing well overall! I’m glad that the surgery was a success and she should be on the road to recovery! You can read more about her diagnosis here and my initial update here.
Visiting
Lexington, KY. This is where my sister had her surgery and my mom and I ended up spending an entire week there. Of course, we didn’t get to do anything all that exciting, but we ate pretty well!
Baking
I’m not much of a baker, but I do have a brownie mix I was gifted awhile ago that I really need to put to good use!
Wearing
Lots of dresses! It’s been really hot this past week, which is nice for when I want to jump in the pool. Otherwise, I’m wearing as many of my dresses as I can so I don’t overheat. I also wore a lot of my workout pants while with my sister in the hospital because it could get cold and they were comfortable to just sit around in.
Loving
All the fantastic people that gave well-wishes to my sister and family. She had a lot of friends call, text, visit, and give gifts. I even took some donations to get her an Amazon gift card – partly a Get Well gift, but also for her birthday (which she spent in the hospital) – and some author/bloggy friends were fantastic and donated to this fund! Thank you to Christy, Bev, and author Catherine Ryan Hyde (as well as some members of my family who also donated). The total amount was $160 – woah, that’s insane, you all! She was so surprised and very, very thankful! You definitely made her day – week – month!
Before You Go…
It’s Christmas in July – and Harry Potter’s Birthday month (July 31, fyi) so Harry on the Shelf is back! Follow me on Instagram for more Harry shenanigans.
I’m so glad that you’re sister’s doing well!
Hope your sister is totally better soon! I’m not much of a baker either.
Oh my goodness, so glad to hear your sister is doing well! That’s a scary surgery!! Happy 4th!
I’m so glad that your sister is doing better, but i agree, headaches are never any fun. Glad she has you there for support and hugs. Christmas in July is always so cool, not only for Harry Potter, but also on the Hallmark Channel. The bring back lots of my fave Christmas shows. As always, I’m enjoying the Price is Right 4th of July Special, doing laundry and reading. I literally wear dresses or skirts all the time, just seems easier for me. I wish you and your family a very Happy Independence Day! Hugs…RO
It’s good to hear your sister is getting better now! She must have been terrified, I know I would have been in her place… A brain surgery is a scary thing to go through. I wish her a quick recovery!
Sending all the best wishes to your sister and hope she has a speedy recovery. I’m so sorry to hear that she had brain surgery and can’t imagine how scary that must have been for everyone (not to mention painful for her!). I went back to learn a bit more about her diagnosis — thank you for sharing and sending everyone my ❤️
Hope you have fun plans for the 4th! We just got a pup in to dogsit for a few days, and are taking it easy in this heat!! Xoxo
So glad that your sister is recovering well!
I just realized that Harry Potter’s birthday is also my anniversary! How awesome is that?? <3
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I am glad that your sister is doing better! Have a Happy Christmas in July! I am actually listening to Order of the Phoenix on audible!
So glad your sister is doing well!
I’m glad your sister’s surgery went well!
I am so glad that your sister is doing well. How awesome is it that you were able to present her with a get well gift card 🙂
Oh, my, I didn’t realize your sister had brain surgery. I knew she was in Lexington for surgery but wasn’t sure what type. Glad you are all home and your sister is on the mend. Glad you found some good eatin’ in Lexington. My mom loves O’Charley’s which I think must be a chain that we just don’t have in El Paso. So every time we visit her in Lexington, we go to O’Charley’s at least once.
Yay for wearing dresses. Actually I wore a T-shirt type dress this week and it was cooler than jeans, for sure. I need to remember that!
I’m all about dresses for hot weather too. And so glad to hear your sister’s surgery went well – best wishes to her for a speedy recovery!
I’m so glad to hear the surgery went well! Although headaches do suck. Hope she feels better soon! Yum, brownies. I’m sure you’ll manage, even if you’re not a master baker 😉 I think dresses are so cute, but I pretty much never wear them myself cuz I find them really uncomfortable! I always worry I’m going to flash people my underwear lol.
So glad that your sister’s brain surgery went well. Wishing her a speedy recovery and hope that the headaches go away soon.
I live in Castle Rock, CO and enjoyed a barbecue with friends then dinner out with my kids! Due to our extremely dry weather, our fireworks were cancelled though! =(
Oh that’s so funny! I’ve never heard of harry on the shelf!
I am so glad your sisters surgery went well. I had her and your family in my prayers! I am also wearing all the dresses. It is a must because this heat is bad!
I love sundresses this time of year. They keep me cool.
Any surgery is a scary experience. I am glad your sister is doing well. Dresses are the best in the summer.
Glad to hear your sister is doing better, that must have been a tough period to go through. Definitely agree with the dresses though 🙂 Hope you had a great 4th of July!
I’m so thankful that your sister is on the road to recovery! And home! Sending lots of hugs all your way!
And yes to dresses! I pretty much live in them all summer long.
I love your Harry on the shelf, what a fun idea. :)We LOVE Harry Potter at my house!
Glad your sister’s surgery went well. What with being out of town for ALA, I’m behind on reading the blogs I follow! I need to go back and read what was going on. I’m not much of a baker either, but last summer I bought a couple cooking magazines that had cakes on the cover that I wanted to make, or try. Needless to say, I still haven’t made them, or even tried. I found when I was in NOLA for ALA that I had a dress from LuLaRoe that was perfect for the hot weather, and so comfortable! I need to get more of them, but they’re not really cheap. Oh well.
Oh Kentucky seems cool even if you didn’t get to see much 🙂
I’m really glad to hear that your sister is doing so much better. Hopefully those headaches will ease up soon.
That is something to celebrate for sure! That’s great to hear that she’s recovering well so far. I love skirts and dresses in the summer too–it’s been super hot here as well.
I’m so happy to hear your sister’s surgery went well! <3 <3 <3
Oh my gosh so happy your sister is ok and recovering!
So, so glad the surgery was a success! I know that’s a big relief for your whole family. Hope her recovery goes smoothly.
Glad to hear the surgery went well. That must be such a relief. Here is a good recovery.
Hope you had a great 4th! And yay- so glad to hear your sister is doing well!!!
I hope your sister is healing well after her surgery, and I concur on the whole dress wearing thing. It’s just too hot!!
Happy summeirng 🙂
Hi Lauren, Sorry for the dealy to come and visit. Thanks so much for visiting me when I was MIA due to RL and Springgedon! You are the best! I’m so gald to hear your sister surgery went well! I hope she is recovering well and that you had a good time with you mom Visiting Lexington and yes for dresses! Thi sis the season for it!
Such goo news on your sister! Will keep her in my prayers.