A sincere thank you to everyone who shared on their social media or by other means about Sarah being free yesterday! I reached numbers 5, 5, and 3 in my categories. To show my appreciation, I’d like to offer all of you a virtual slice of my favorite dessert – Cheesecake Factory Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake. I’m drooling just looking at it. Enjoy!
Son #1 had a birthday last week, and I was thrilled to be able to spend it with him. He loves to compete in Spartan Races (obstacle courses, muddy trenches, spear throwing – here’s a LINK for more info) and had one in Charlotte over the weekend. With family in both Charlotte and Clemson, the two of us made a long weekend out of it and celebrated with them. As I’m writing this, I’m hoping our flights are on time later today.
While visiting family, we also went to see The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock (who apparently never ages) and Channing Tatum (always so good with comedy). It’s a fun blend of Romancing the Stone and Indiana Jones and a pleasurable way to spend a couple of hours. Daniel Radcliffe as a villain was a hoot and, although it was a small part, Brad Pitt nearly stole the show. I always preferred him with those long blond locks, lol.
Have a great week!
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Sounds like a great weekend. That cake looks sooooo good!! I too prefer Brad Pitt with long hair like in Legends of the Fall. Have a great week.
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Awesome weekend, Darlene! If you’re a PB and chocolate fan, you’re probably drooling right along with me over that dessert. And yes, Legends of the Fall is the standard for Pitt’s hair, lol.
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Sounds like a lovely weekend. Thanks for the scrumptious cake! Have a wonderful week,Teri, and congrats on the book rankings 💕🙂
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Thanks so much, Harmony! It was a really fun weekend. Just hoping it’s smooth traveling with the airlines. Lots of flights canceled lately.
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🤞🤞🤞
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Happy birthday, what a yummy cake, I virtually enjoyed my slice, much easier on the hips that way!
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Absolutely, Rosie – but not nearly as yummy!
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Congratulations on the rankings for Sarah. That’s awesome!
Also sounds like you had a fantastic weekend. Those Spartan Races really look intriguing, and I really want to get around to seeing The Lost City. Looks like a lot of fun. 🙂
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Thanks, Mae! He’s covered in mud and sweat when he finishes, but loves doing them and has several more scheduled this year. Hope you get a chance to see the movie – lots of laughs.
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I didn’t realize we had Spartan races here in Charlotte, though I’m not surprised. Glad you all had a great time ❤️. And congrats on the rankings!
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It was actually in Concord, Tessa, on a farm. Our family is in Gastonia so he had about an hour drive.
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That is a pretty good drive. At least it’s straight up 85.
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Congratulations! That is worthy of celebration, and that fabulous-looking cake certainly fits the occasion.
I’m glad you got to be with your sons this weekend and hope your flight is (was) on time and hassle-free. I hadn’t even heard of The Lost City, but now I’m going to put it on my list. Thanks for the recommendation, Teri.
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You know how it is with birthdays when they get older, Staci. Usually a phone call, so this was a treat. I’ll be close to a Cheesecake Factory later in the month and have solid plans to get a real slice, lol.
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Thank you for the yummy piece of dessert! The Lost City looks good.
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Sooooo good, Priscilla. Sometimes I’ll skip the meal and just get cheesecake. The Lost City won’t win any awards, but it was a nice escape for a couple hours.
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Congrats, Sarah! The cheesecake looks scrumptious!! I went to see The Lost City over the weekend as well and found it to be entertaining and good for a few chuckles. I agree about Brad Pitt stealing the show!
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Ha! Ha!! I just called you Sarah!! 🙂 I meant to say congrats on Sarah. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I laughed when I read it, Jan, lol. We really enjoyed the movie – even my parents, who hadn’t been to the theater in quite a while, gave it a thumbs up.
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Sounds like a fab weekend! ❤️
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Always good to see family, Caro – now it’s back to work and catching up on all the chores at home.
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Glad you had a good time ❤️
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Glad you had a birthday with your son. That Cheesecake Factory cheesecake looks to die for for sure.
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I’ll take this over a phone call any day, John. Words can’t even express how much I love that cheesecake, lol.
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Excellent, Teri. 😁
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You packed so much in a short post! OK I am drooling on the cheesecake and the Spartan Race seems a lot of fun!
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I was drooling when I downloaded the pic, Sophie! Those races are grueling, but he’s always loved anything sports-related and outside, so it’s a fun challenge for him.
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Hi Teri – lots of fun stuff and that PB cheesecake looks yummy!
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I’ve tried plenty of cheesecakes at Cheesecake Factory, but this one is by far my favorite and the only one I order now, Barbara. Soooo good.
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We have one not too far from here – thanks for the recommendation!
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Happy Birthday to your son and that cake looks delicious!!
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Thanks, Wendy! We’re planning to be around a Cheesecake Factory at the end of the month and I’m hoping to grab a slice. It’s probably a good thing there isn’t one within two hours of me, lol.
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Congrats on reaching the top categories with Sarah. That cheesecake looks scrumptious.
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Thanks, Joan! I’m a sucker for anything chocolate and PB – I can turn down just about anything else.
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Hi Teri, I am glad you got to celebrate your son’s birthday with him. That cakes looks very sweet and rich. Congratulations on your success with Sarah. I am so glad it went well.
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It sure was nice, Robbie. When they’re older and on their own, you never know if you’ll see them on their birthdays. And thanks for your support with Sarah!
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My pleasure, Teri, and, yes, young people spread their wings and fly.
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Sounds like you had a great weekend. Old What’s Her Face wants to see The Lost City, and it sounds really fun. We might have to see it in the theater.
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It was such a fun movie, Craig. I’m a fan of all those actors, and even my parents enjoyed it. Hope you get out to see it soon.
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Sounds like great weekend. We have a long weekend from tomorrow so we are also thinking of going to see a movie. I agree about Sandra Bullock.
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Right? I swear she doesn’t age. Hope you see a good one, Yesha!
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Congratulations on the high ranking for Sarah… Definitely deserved!
And very late happy birthday wishes to your son.
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Thanks, Tori!
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