Friday Things #498
1. The kids were soooo excited to celebrate Halloween and go trick-or-treating! This year we had Donkey Kong, Bingo (from Bluey), and a pirate. They had so much fun, but it was freeeeezing and they didn’t want to stay out quite as long as in years past.
2. And then the next morning, we saw our first snow flurries of the season! I know many people don’t like the snow, but I just absolutely love it. The kids were so excited, too :)
3. Dominic and I are finishing up a New York trip today; he had a PET scan yesterday morning, his fourth neuroblastoma vaccine injection yesterday afternoon, and an MIBG scan this morning. It’s his first set of scans since completing active treatment and moving on to the vaccine trial. As of writing this, we don’t have any results yet, but pray that the scans remain clear of any active disease.
4. Last week, I volunteered at the school book fair and just so happened to be there when Isabelle’s class did their shopping. She was so thrilled! I also noticed that a lot of the older kids carrying Stanley water bottles had these little straw cover cap toppers on them. So smart! I shy away from open straw tops because, well, germs, plus I knock my water over and then it gets dirty, I have to wash it, etc. The toppers are a great idea (perfect stocking stuffers, too)!
5. Love this >> How to Fall in Love With Your Life
6. Sunday is National Donut Day; if you’ve never tried your hand at homemade Krispy Kreme doughnuts, this is the perfect excuse!
7. I finished reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek yesterday; it was a wonderful, fascinating book, highly recommend it! A friend lent me Happy Place after hearing how much I liked Book Lovers, so I started that right up; loving it so far!
8. This is great advice:
9. Tell me your favorite movie of all time… it’s been so long since we’ve watched a movie (I think the last one was Maverick, but I can’t even remember one before that!); I’d love some inspiration!
10. The biggest sweetheart…
Continued prayers for healing for Dominic!
Favorite Movies…
French Kiss
Princess Bride
The Holiday
I always have to shout out my favorite movie when someone asks – That Thing You Do. As someone who played drums/percussion throughout school it quickly earned a special place in my heart, and I love anything with Tom Hanks. Funny one-liners and good music too!
Hands down, my favorite movie is Sound of Music. Runner ups are My Best Friends Wedding, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Pretty Woman.
The Proposal! My favorite movie ever. And defending Jacob might be my fav book
Blessings on great results, My little hero. You too, Mom. You are a great incentive with your updates. God is good. Hugs, Betsy
Love your post it’s my weekend treat to sit & read with a cup of coffee.
One of my favourite books is the list art of keeping secrets by Eva rice… it’s lovely.
Films : the sting(robert Redford) is a classic
So glad another NY journey is completed. Praying for good results and continued success for this sweet boy. Also nice to hear that you enjoyed The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! It was a favorite of mine that I’d recommended for you, and now I’ll check on the 2 you’ve suggested!
I LOVE the movie “Dave”. I could watch it anytime.
Read the sequel to that book .. as someone else mentioned it’s very good. Continued prayers for a Dominic and your family.
Hey Michelle! I loved “The Book Woman…” and the follow up book is just as good, “The Book Woman’s Daughter”. I hope Dominic receives good results from his latest tests. He always has a smile on his face. I enjoy seeing pictures of your pups! We miss having a fur baby in our home!
I didn’t know there was a sequel to the book, thank you for letting me know!
All time favorite movies Braveheart!
Favorite movie of all time: “Last of the Dogmen”. Watched this movie several times…once with my dad who was a big western fan. But this is not a western but does include Indians and a mystery as well as romance! Loved it!
Geri
ps. “Passengers” is a close second!
I’ve been praying for Dominic and so happy that he has been receiving good news! Will continue to pray!
My favorite movie is “ABBA” ! Can’t stop my feet from moving with the music!
My favorite movie of all time is “Meet Me in St. Louis” with Judy Garland.
I so enjoy your newsletters, Michelle. Sending out good thoughts for Dominic’s continued good health. Favorite movie of all time? Yesterday (2019). It’s family friendly, full of good Beatles music, a little bit fantastical, and has a perfect ending. There aren’t many movies I’d watch at the drop of a hat, but this is the one.
IMDb is a good site to look up age appropriate movies. And etc.
I love When Harry Met Sally, Shawshank Redemption, Love Actually!
Continued daily prayers for Dominic. The kids are soooo cute in their costumes!
My favorite movies include Apollo 13, It’s a Wonderful Life, Stand by Me, Goodfellas and any movie with Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks or Jimmy Stewart in them. Your pups are so sweet!
I love classic movies. This time of year, you should watch “The Shop around the Corner” with Jimmy Stewart and “It’s a Wonderful Life” – also with Jimmy Stewart. Might be a theme here!
So grateful that Dominic has come so far!
I will be praying for Dominic!
My all time favorite is DOC HOLLYWOOD, (90’s)with Michael J Fox. Such a feel good movie. One scene where the love interest walks out of the lake nude isn’t for children. Otherwise it is very funny. Lately my favorite LEAP YEAR (2010)with Amy Adam’s. Set in Ireland a woman leaves Boston to propose to her boyfriend who is at a surgeon’s convention. She runs into all kinds of entanglements on the way. Great ending! Older movies since I don’t watch many.
First, will keep Dominic in prayers-I’m so happy for his progress! So many movies: Love Actually, Bottle Shock-based on true story about California winery. Nobody,s. Fool-jessica Tandy’s last move. Just Getting Started and Going in Style. The original In Laws. Also we love the Equalizer movies w Denzel Washington. We are movie buffs-I could keep going, so many favorites lol!
Favorite movie of all time.. Edward Scissor Hands. Love it each and every time!
Prayers today brings all good news for Dominic🙏🏻
I’m glad the kids had a fun Halloween. I am keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers.