The Queen’s Chronicles
Another week down and we are now heading into the last week of school!! Even though I still have to work, just knowing I don’t have to have anyone to school on time will be a nice break. Here is a look back at our week!
Monday was a long day! After missing 3 days of work the previous week I knew it would be a little crazy. This yummy bacon, avocado and tomato on Eziekiel toast was the perfect lunch.
Girls night out to celebrate a “friendiversary” had been on the calendar but I really wasn’t feeling it. I finally pulled this little outfit together and made it to dinner.
Thank goodness I did because the girl talk and laughs were just what I needed!! So you guys know Holly and I have been friends for about 15 years but we only met Katy and her bestie Cindy in person last May! We have Melanie Shankle to thank for that as we finally all met at an event where she was speaking. I had stalked Katy & Cindy for years because we use the same local photographer and they have adorable kids!
Tuesday I shared our summer bucket list as part of the Spiel the Beans with the Queens link up! If you want more ideas hop on over to the post here and see all the ideas linked by other bloggers. Interested in joining us in the future? You can find all the prompts here.
It was a busy week for 4th grade! On Tuesday Carly had a field trip to the George Bush Library but sadly I did not get to attend so no pics. Wednesday she portrayed Molly Goodnight in the Living Statues presentation at school. She was most excited about the baby buffalo her Aunt Amy found that she is carrying in her basket. What is Living Statues? Each 4th grader represented a person from Texas history, dressed the part and had a script to memorize. You can barely see the red button on the floor but as you walk up you press the button and the child recites the information on their person . Riley was Harry Houdini when he was in 3rd grade I think…..ahh…memories.
One of the many reasons we love this school. The 1st day of Kinder we were blessed with this amazing lady. Her name is Cara Jo and immediately we knew she would become part of our family. She teaches 1st grade now but she still makes sure to keep track of the kids she taught. She sent me this picture of her and my girl and I found a note the week of STAAR testing she had given Carly to encourage and support her that week. Amazing!
I cooked 3 meals this week! So proud. I actually have made stuffed peppers many times and often I do it differently every time. This night I pulled out my Better Homes & Gardens cookbook that I received as a gift at my first wedding in 1992!! Nothing but good old homecookin in that baby.
They turned out so perfect! Enough for dinner and lunch leftovers.
I also made the simple shredded chicken tacos in the crockpot….1 can chicken broth, cup of picante and pkg of taco seasoning. I garnished with mango salsa, shredded lettuce and red onions. If you like onions, I love to soak red onion in lime for about 20 minutes..so yum!
Carly Jo browsed through the Skinny Suppers cookbook and tagged all the meals she wants me to make. I’m thinking we will try to add one new meal a week this summer and she will be in charge of picking the meal AND making the grocery list!
Friday I shared a few Road Trip ideas as Riley and I headed off on a flight to California to pick up his truck and head back to Texas.
Thursday night as I headed to Fort Worth, Riley let me know he was going to have to see the surgeon before first thing on Friday because his incision was “leaking” when he raised his arm. Nasty I know..sorry for TMI. I was really just torn between being worried about him and worrying about the fact that we might not make our flights….our non refundable flights in which I used all my credit card points on. I just started praying for peace with this situation and for Riley’s health. As always is the case, God surprised me with calmness and took all my worry away. We made it to the surgeons office by 7:50 Friday morning, saw the doctor and were at the airport by 9:15!
We made it 1400 miles together! I love this kid and his crazy antics and sense of humor. I will share more about our trip in another post soon I promise!
Riley dropped me at my car at DFW and I headed for the HWY to College Station to see the rest of my babies (and Dutch). About 10 miles down the road the A/C went out in my car. I seriously rolled my eyes and may have cursed a bit. Y’all….I just rolled 100K miles in April and had an extended warranty up until that point!! So frustrating. Anyway, I stopped to grab gas and decided a cream cheese kolache was just what I needed to bring the joy back! I made it home just in time to enjoy fried shrimp my man was cooking and kiss my littles.
I know I shared a picture of my Mamaw last week but this week the Assisted Living home actually had the Tiger mascot and cheerleaders come take pictures with these former students. I am cracking up over the skinny arm! She is such a mess but looking pretty good to be 89 right?!!
And while I was away Keith made sure Dillon made it to play both 7 on 7 football and baseball out of town and then took the kids fishing on Sunday afternoon. This girl’s smile says it all! Time with dad is such a big deal for kids.
So I have gotten really bad at remembering to take pictures for the blog as I have instead become a little Snap Happy! If you followed me on Snap you would know that Dutch ate the toe off my favorite studded pink flats while I was gone. I know this is just “one more thing” but it has been really fun actually seeing some bloggers I follow share videos and being able to now have a voice with their face. So if you have Snap….let’s be friends!
Wishing you all a super week! I am starting the day helping with some of the details for a workshop a committee I’m on is hosting and then on to a foodbank meeting this evening. It will be a long day but full of opportunity I’m sure!
Oh my goodness- your Mamaw!!!! Precious!! (And can we say GOALS??!) Have a great week, Shelly!
Please post the recipe for the stuffed peppers! They look awesome! We're having chicken fahitas in the crockpot tomorrow night, but my recipe is a tad different. So glad God blessed you and Riley with safe travels this weekend! Loved seeing all your Snaps!
So I just signed up for snap chat, and I don't even know how to use it, how to add people, how to make a snap, I seriously should just delete the app. Glad you had a great road trip. And ugh for the dog eating a shoe. Have a great week my friend !!!
Looks like a good week. Glad the road trip went well.
I made stuffed peppers last week as well! What a trip you two made – the snaps were too funny! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Those stuffed peppers look great! A road trip sounds like so much fun – glad you guys made it safely!
OK – Mamaw steals the show! She's so cute!!! And, you are amazing – how did you complete a cross country road trip AND still get up a recap? I'm such a slacker!
Ooh I have this Brene Brown book to read too. My friend bought it for me last week but I have a couple (actually a lot) of books to finish up from the library so I can start on this one.
I found you via the linkup so I'm following you now on the blog and social media. I hope you'll check me out too.
https://runwright.net/2016/05/22/what-he-said-church-files/
It is a really great read but took me forever…..I had to take lots of notes because I really did not want to forget a thing! I am reading Keep it Shut right now….another great read.
Isn't she a hoot! I loaded all my pictures at the hotel while Riley was showering every day….so all I had to do was add some text. Really no idea how I'll get any other blogging done this week!!
They were delish! I'll try to share the recipe later this week!
Girl….that boy has my heart and we had so much fun!
My kids totally had to teach me how to use it!! I can't believe how much fun I'm having now that I have it. 🙂
I will totally share soon! Hopefully I'll find a way to cook at least once this week!
Thanks Emily….she's a complete hoot!
You have the BEST recaps and love seeing how sweet your week was and trip with Riley!! Aww love Mamaw!! And you definitely needed that cream cheese treat, can I get one of those today, lol!! 😉
Your sweet Mamaw! #bestillmyheart I'm totally heading to the store NOW because that bacon, avocado, tomato looks ah-mazing! Have a great week! 🙂
Your kids, are just too cute. I adore onions, need to try that trick out! I'll let you know how it goes. All of your food…can I come live with you?
P.S. I love grocery shopping, so I'll do the shopping you do the cooking?
Oh those stuffed peppers look so good! As well as the bacon avocado toast! So sorry about your AC but glad you had a great trip and made it back okay!
Snapchat scares me ad I've resisted it thus far, too worried it'll be one more thing I can't keep up with! lol
I LOVE the black, white and red outfit!
I never think to make stuffed peppers but I NEED to add that to my menu this week, they look so yummy!
Simply Shaunacey
Your outfit for your friendiversary is so cute! I still don't have a snapchat.. I figure I waste enough time on Instagram as it is haha!
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Oh em gee I love Snap Chat! Its how I keep up with my 23 yr old! Follow me back! I don't lead a super crazy and fun life but its not half bad! kim_2u I am bored with Facebook. I gave it up for Lent and am thinking of giving it up for good. Its hard to keep up with IG, FB and SC! LOL
Kimm its so much fun! Get on it girl and add me! I love having it and its so fast and fun!! I keep up with Taylor and her friends that way! kim_2u is my name. Add me! I still have to ask Taylor how to do some things.
I got bored with FB too Kim. As soon as I get to my phone this morning I'm finding you on snap! I've been having way too much fun.
I felt that way too Darcy but I've been surprised that it actually seems less intrusive on my time than FB or IG even. Probably just because I don't have many friends yet!! I have just loved seeing little videos and being able to hear bloggers voices.
I didn't get it at all at first…..but now I'm liking it way too much. I have been so over FB for so long and rarely hop on there. I think Snap has seemed more personal and easier to manage mainly because I don't have too many friends. haha I'll be posting the peppers recipe tomorrow. 🙂
Thanks Leah! Hopefully I'll get my car to the shop this week and find out the $$. I'm out of everything at home and sure could use a piece of avocado toast today.
Deal Sarah!! I don't mind it as long as I'm intentional about it. When things get kind of crazy and I'm going in just to grab enough to make ONE dinner several times a week I am over it. Let me know how you like the onions….it was a game changer the first time we tried them!
She's a hot mess Jackie! Hope you enjoyed some avocado toast!! My fridge is bare after being gone and I've got to get to the store asap. Hope you are having a great week!
Girl…cream cheese Kolaches are the bomb diggity!! Hope you are having a super week.
Thanks Dara! It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be and we had so much fun hanging together.
I wish I was good at Snap Chatting. It is just one form of social media I can't get into, well that and Twitter. So glad that you made that flight. I can imagine that must have felt a bit stressful. Your food photos too. Goodness, you always make me hungry.
I will…now to plan a dinner around using those onions!
What a whirlwind week you've had. Glad to catch up with you here on Tuesday Talk today. See you back on Thursday!
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Twitter is so hard to me….I need more characters! haha I've now gotten addicted to Snap..way addicted. 🙂