As I look outside my window: Sun is shining, the leaves are a fun mix of colors even here in the relatively season-less Bay Area.

Right now I am: Attempting to blog while Quentin climbs all over me... it's a challenge. 

Thinking and pondering: What activities/projects do I need to prioritize next? There's always something coming up, just ned to decide on an order that makes sense.

On my bedside table: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly; The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

On my tv this week: J and I watched a few movies (Why Him?; The Little Hours; Spiderman Homecoming). Arthur and I watched a few episodes of Avatar. We only have four episodes left in the series!

Listening to: Yesterday's pirate music mix J created. I was really getting into the pirate shanties. And it even included all the songs from The Pirates of Penzance.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Southwest Beef and Cabbage
• Tuesday - Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Wednesday - Lemon and Caper Fish
• Thursday - Beef Stew; Rosemary Flat Bread
• Friday - Leftovers
• Saturday - Coffee Rubbed Pork Loin
• Sunday - Meatball Sliders

On my to do list: I need to buy some plane tickets, make eye appointments, finish cleaning from the party, redo our big to do lists (birthday party was a big event cluttering my list), do a playroom cleanout (thinking of getting rid of the baby toys), schedule retreat info meetings, craft a ton, and read!

Happening this week:

• Monday - Errand day
• Tuesday - Oakland Zoo!
• Wednesday - Pumpkin patch?
• Thursday - Arthur's doctor appointment
• Friday - Probably a home day
• Saturday - Stamp Club
• Sunday - Train ride for Arthur's actual birthday

What I am creating: Now that the birthday party is over, I need to focus on creating Christmas cards for my Christmas card classes and personal use.

My simple pleasures: Rum punch and cupcakes!

Looking around the house: The kitchen needs a good wipe down after yesterday's big birthday party and the playroom is a disaster. No huge tasks, but i would like to get to them today.

From the camera:

Next up on the TBR pile: