It's really going to take some time to learn about everything that's on this car...Larry asked what I wanted on it, and I said since it's probably going to be our last new car...I wanted everything. Auto-start, heated and cooled seats...heated steering wheel...auto back lift...navigation...cameras...car play...all of it. The only thing we didn't get was 4-wheel drive. I don't think we're going off-road anytime soon, and with what little we do drive that extra expense wouldn't make much sense. If it snows...we don't go out. It has front wheel drive so that should be enough. That's the great thing about retirement...
Secrets! lol
Samantha, Sloane and Lottie resting at home...snuggle time.I get to keep little Lottie on Friday! Sloane goes to daycare three days a week. Sam has some appointment and needs free hands.
They're not homemade but they are really good...Pillsbury.
Well, that's about it for me this time. Hope you all are doing well and are safe wherever you may be.
We are still trying to deal with the drownings at the Guadulupe River near Kerrville, Texas. UPDATE: 120 confirmed sweet lives lost...more than 160 still missing...so far. All those little girls...campers...it's just unimaginable. Please say a prayer for all the families involved... so...
Until next time....
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Nice vehicle hope you enjoy it!
Great having a new vehicle. We have a KIA Seltos all wheel drive not quite 2 years old. Have fun in the new car.
Congrats on the new ride. That's a nice looking vehicle. Mine is 10 years old so I may just look into getting a new one once I get back to work.
What a nice thing to do sending dinner and cookies. I'm sure it was much appreciated. I'm kind of freaking out reading about the strawberries. I just ate some the other day and now I'm wondering how many hidden things I ate.
Interesting about Diane Keaton too. I never knew that.
Of the various items that caught my attention, one was the green stuff with cheese. I get it, but I am not sure if I could do broccoli even then. That’s how Sue gets me to ingest cauliflower, however. Oh … the fettuccine looks very good. I really like that stuff and pasta in general. I like the bad stuff a lot more than the good stuff. Enjoy the new buggy with all of its bells and whistles.
Your new car looks wonderful!
I can't eat broccoli even with cheese. I will eat it raw in salads though.
The meal you took away looks very good!
Have fun with Lottie!
Hello! Congratulations on the beautiful new car! Enjoy the sweet baby, and how kind of you to make a meal for that family. That is something that isn't done as much any more, and I am happy to see it still exists. I enjoyed visiting with you today. Have a cozy afternoon!
Congrats on getting a new car with everything you wanted. I have heated seats and they are lovely. Food looks good. And as for Keaten. Since she didn't have her trademark custom on, I didn't know it was her even with the writing, I had to loooooook looook.
That's quite a car there. I hope it lasts for many years. A reliable car is important. That's a neat photo of Larry. Love those old photos, they're priceless. That was nice of you to make a meal for a friend, and send them cookies too! The pork and broccoli looks delicious. I just made pork tacos. I've always wanted to try Grits. That's a sweet picture of Samantha with the little ones.
Thanks for the update.....whispering a prayer for the people in Texas, it's terrible.
~Sheri
The photo of Samantha, Sloane and Lottie is priceless. That's a wall hanger to me. The picture is a story in its self.
All the food looks delicious and cheese and broccoli is a favorite of mine.
Prayers continuing for Texas and the tragedy. I just can't wrap my head around it.
Hope you have a great rest of the week.
Sue
You are going to have fun on Friday when you keep Lottie! Love it! Congratulations on your new car! Good for you!
It's so sad about the Guadulupe River and the tragedy in Texas. May God give each family who has suffered loss comfort.
Your food looks yummy...as always. xx
The floods are the saddest with all the loss of life, especially for those who are so young. Sending prayers to all of those affected. I also send my prayers to others, after reading all the stories about the heroes coming out of these tragedies, people risking their lives to save others.
Lovely new car with all the bells and whistles, and that big screen, and wishing you many miles of happy driving! Adorable photo of Samantha, Sloane and Lottie. A sweet photo of Larry too. Interesting about Keaton and Pacino. I don’t think either of them married did they? Though I don’t know much about either of them, just in passing. Your friends must have appreciated you thinking of them with a meal and both looked great. All your meals look great as always, as was this post. Thanks Donna!
Good luck with your new car. I was having some cookies myself when I read your about your cookies, it made me smile. Have a great day and upcoming weekend.
New cars with all the bells and whistles !! Good for you. I'm at the stage where I'm happy with a "on" and "off" switch! Our daughter has one of those like yours, and it's fun riding in it..love the seat warmers in cold weather. Have fun with it!! Of course all your food is mouth watering and I love the picture of your darling in his youth. Secrets is a keeper!! mat and frame.
Nice to have you back blogging.
We were so shocked to hear about the Texas floods ... I actually had to think of you, Donna.
Congratulations on the new car, and well done on going for all the extras. We did that too with our latest car. The problem is that you get used to all these things and can never go back :-) xxx
SWEET ride! Congratulations! I just bought a New Nissan Rogue...did the same as you...got everything but the 4WD. I have pages and pages of directions for all the fancy things the car can do, but NOTHING on how to program the dang channels on the radio. Go figure. I was about to call the teen kid from next door when I finally figured it out. 3 hours later! Ugh. Now to pay for the insurance on these new cars.
Congratulations on your new car! I bought myself a new car in January 2024 and I still don’t know everything it does. I do know that I love it!
WoW oh WoW, a new car with all the goodies!! That's exciting♥ Hope you enjoyed having sweet Lottie, our grands are so special.
Your new car looks great and will be amazing (once you figure out all the features :) We're still waiting for the body shop to find a side panel for our truck. Meanwhile we get to drive a 2024 VW with all the bells and whistles. We're quite enjoying it.
I know you must have enjoyed keeping Lottie while Samantha went to her various appointments!!
O my Lord, we heard here in Germany about the terrible water in Texas and the loss of valuable sweet lifes of many children. PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER - The photo of Samantha with Sloane and Lotti is beautiful and full of love! Best wishes and always be sheltered in these somehow very diffucult times..Your family has a good heart in the n middle of all events: YOU - true servant of God! Always good cooking and organizing a lot of dayly things. Larry is VERY beautiful! YOU MUST MARRY HIM! 💓 Many greetngs and blessings to you and to your fine big family and have joy with the new car! Dori from the Bavarian Forest
Oh mein Gott, wir haben hier in Deutschland von den schrecklichen Wassermassen in Texas und dem Verlust so vieler Kinder gehört. GEBET GEBET GEBET - Das Foto von Samantha mit Sloane und Lotti ist wunderschön und voller Liebe! Alles Gute und sei immer behütet in diesen manchmal sehr schwierigen Zeiten. Deine Familie hat ein gutes Herz inmitten all der Ereignisse: DU – ein wahrer Diener Gottes! Immer gut kochen und viele alltägliche Dinge organisieren. Larry ist SEHR schön! DU MUSST IHN HEIRATEN! 💓 Viele Grüße und Segen für dich und deine tolle große Familie und viel Freude mit dem neuen Auto! Dori aus dem Bayerischen Wald
Enjoy your new car.
I do like that snuggle time photograph, it's lovely.
Prayers for all those affected by the Texas floods especially those who lost family and friends.
All the best Jan
Happy new car. My husband hates changing cars, always spends the first 6 months of a new one telling me it’s not a patch on the old one. Then one day he realises it is an improvement, I always knew that of course. Enjoy yours.
Congratulations on your new car! When I get a new car I always sit in the driveway in it and read the manual. That way I get to try things out while I'm in there. I see your new on has the shifter on the steering column too. Is that not crazy?! I'm learning to love it though. Such a cute photo of Samamtha and her babies!
How wonderful to get a new car! However, the big news is the birth of Lottie Lynn. I had to scroll through your posts to catch up. I know you’re thrilled for Sam and her hubby and for big sister, Sloane.
Yes, the tragedies along the Guadalupe still brings me to tears, Donna. Prayers for those families that have to deal with this unimaginable grief.
Enjoy your new car with all the fun gadgets.
Lovely photo of Sam and her sweet girls and also the one of Larry as a young man.
Those cookies make me want to go out and bake now.
Such sadness at the loss of all those young lives . Praying for all the families that this tragedy will have changed forever x
Hi Donna! For some reason, your new posts are not showing up in my feed, so I am missing some so I appreciate your visits to my blog so I can visit yours! Wow, I love your new vehicle. It looks great! We bought a new car last year, to prepare for my retirement in 2026. We bought a 2024 Honda CRV because we had a 2015 Honda CRV and it has been very dependable. We gave it to our son when we bought the new car. Buying a good reliable car to have in retirement is very important. I love the picture of Sam and the girls. They are all beautiful. That's a fun picture of young Larry. He was a very handsome young man! Prayers for those who lost loved ones and homes in the horrible flood. I was wondering how close that was to where you live. I'll be back again soon to check for new posts. Have a good week!
Oh Donna that Texas tragedy is just almost too much to wrap your mind around. Such grief and loss. We have prayed for the families of those lost. What a massive job to rebuild and move forward. Your meals always look so delicious and satisfying. The car is beautiful and I'm so happy for you! And seeing Sam with her babies is so sweet. There is nothing like motherhood! xoxo
Donna, I'll expect a care package with all those delicious looking dishes! LoL. I haven't eaten supper yet and now I'm starving.
I was just thinking about y'all and the flooding. Such heart wrenching tragedy. How far from the areas that were flooded are you? I used to haul animals down to Boerne, Kerrville and Marble Falls. Glad to see that y'all are ok.
Grace & Peace,
Pam
Donna congratulations on the new car. Wish you the best with it. sounds like the equipment will keep your mind busy learning all the new stuff. Interesting about Diane Keaton...never knew that she loved Al Pacino. Wonderful photo of hubby at a younger age. Hope life will slow down a bit and you can get back to your sewing. Hugs!
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