What’s Up Wednesday {October}
Today I’m linking up with Shay, Mel & Sheaffer for this months What’s Up Wednesday! The questions are in green so check it out and join the fun. Also joining Jessi and Jenn for What’s Hap- “Pinning” Wednesday.
WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK….
We love to grill on Sundays and typically prepare enough meat to last several days for lunches and dinner. This week we grilled chicken breasts and pork chops and I added roasted veggies. Monday evening I roasted brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes with bacon and I seriously was super excited to have lots leftover for my lunches this week. I seriously think roasted veggies are just so much more flavorful.
The President’s office on campus had lunch catered for our budget office as a thank you! Fajitas and all the trimmings were set up and I skipped the tortilla but did not pass on that queso! So yummy.
Tuesday night it was beef stew and cornbread which is always a favorite! Only wish it was a little cooler outside.
WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT….
Y’all, this popped up on Timehop this week and this was ONLY two years ago!! Where did my babies go?? There is no sign of this little boy left at my house. Even my Dutch Buddy has grown up. (insert tear)
WHAT I’M LOVING….
Finishing the month strong hitting my October Goals! I do feel so much better since getting back to the gym and especially drinking at least 64oz of water a day. I’ve also outlined a blog calendar through the end of the year and I’m really working on scheduling as many post as possible to stay active without stressing too much.
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO…
Celebrating birthdays! I’m sure you are all about tired of all the birthday post but it’s a busy month for us. We said Cheers to 26 on the 6th for Jordan and then wrapped it up with Riley turning 23 on the 18th, I turned 47 on the 19th and Keith turned 42 on the 20th. It is always a crazy month and then it’s over. Best part is this month I can count on seeing my faves so many times all together!
WHAT I’M DREADING….
I wish it wasn’t so but I’m dreading Christmas shopping! I have purchased a few gifts already but I always just end up making myself feel a little crazy. If it was up to me we would just hop a plane and head off somewhere fun instead every single year!
WHAT I’M WORKING ON….
Knocking out some home projects! The exterior of our house is being painted this week and I’ve only been waiting since I received the bid in MAY!! It feels so good to have some things crossed off the never ending list. #homeownerwoes
WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT….
Thursday night lights! Dillon has his last game this Thursday and they are currently undefeated for the season as is this weeks opponent. Everything on the line…isn’t that always the best? I love watching Dillon play but just as the days are beginning to get shorter I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a teeny bit excited to have one more day free each week.
WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING….
I’ve been reading Uninvited
and this is a must read for any of you who has ever felt left out, lonely or rejected. Lysa just has a way of connecting and making you feel “normal” for all the crazy you feel sometimes.
and this is a must read for any of you who has ever felt left out, lonely or rejected. Lysa just has a way of connecting and making you feel “normal” for all the crazy you feel sometimes.
I seriously have like 5 episodes left to finish the Gilmore Girls series!! There has definitely been some binge watching. I cannot wait to finish just in time for the reunion!! Are you a Gilmore Girls fan? I think being a young mom there are so many things I’ve related to but honestly I can only dream of being so witty!
Again, like last month we are watching The Voice and loving it. This has been so much fun to watch with the kids. Seeing these people
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO….
On the last day of September the Blog-tember prompt was to provide my advice which is your mistakes do not define you. One of my readers, Lauren, commented about this song and I have been loving it every since! Thanks Lauren!
And I am a sucker for any song that reminds me of my man. You see, Keith really likes people to think he’s all tough but he is so, so good at loving me the way I really need it. When I’m gone he is always telling me how he can’t sleep without me so when I heard this song it became a quick favorite!
WHAT I’M WEARING….
Navy Cardigan||Leopard Clutch||Striped Top||Fringe Booties||Striped Swing Dress||Black Booties||Olive Blouse (3/4 tab sleeve version here)||Leopard Heels||White Jeans||OTK Boots||Southwestern Scarf
This temperamental Texas weather has us all confused and snotty to be honest. I think our highs have ranged from 75 to 95 this month and allergies have had us all searching for meds in the middle of the night. The fix for feeling like fall but not dying in the heat and humidity for me has been lots of layers, booties and fall colors! I’ve linked the items still available and obviously they are favorites of mine. Especially this scarf! I’m very serious when I tell you I see it on at least one other blogger every..single…day on instagram.
WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND….
Three cheers for family pictures!! I may be the only one in my family cheering but like it or not my family will usually pull it together for me and put on their pretty smiles and we will end up with a Christmas card picture I will be proud to show my friends. Our professional pictures from two years ago were perfect but goodness how the littles have changed! Hopefully we will wrap it all up with a dinner together and that’s my favorite part.
WHAT AM I LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH…
My college buddy Lisa is coming for the A&M vs Ole Miss game! This girl and I go back 26 years and no matter if it’s a month or five years we always, always pick up where we left off! Cannot wait to see her.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW….
If you are a blog reader then I’m positive you have already heard about the new Rodan + Fields Eyelash Booster. I’ve already received mine during the consultant only period and have started using it. Stay tuned and hopefully I’ll report back with longer lashes soon. If you have baby lashes like me, I’d love to put you on the list to order once it is available the first week of November.
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So many things to say about this… way to go on your October goals, can't wait for Gilmore Girls, and Gig Em Aggies!!
OH my word, THAT photo. Your babies are growing up WAY too fast friend. Slow them down. I am the same way. Making soups and stews just wishing it was about 15 degrees cooler. Oh well, they still taste amazing.
Thata girl! Just say yes to queso. Every. single. time. I wish my man ate more soups and stews! My mama's stew is my favorite!
Those brussel sprouts look amazing. I need to up my roasted vegetables game!
Such a fun WUW! Undefeated….yay to Dillion and team!! Wish I had that stew for my leftover lunch today!!! Yummy!
Way to go on the October goals! I've decided I'm coming to yalls house to eat ok?? Ha! Also, I have NEVER seen Gilmore Girls so I'm pumped to start it! Have a great day pretty lady! Xo
oh my goodness, your Christmas card from a couple of years ago…stunning! Yay for free yummy lunches, be undefeated and birthday celebrations. And yes to the christmas shopping. I try to do a little here and there, and then suddenly it's the night before and of course I don't realize how many darn gifts I got the kids!
I love that Dear Younger Me song!! I could write my own version!
I am so dreading Christmas shopping, too! I completely stress over that!
Girl, please send some of your grilling skills down this way! We have a grill and we've never used it! So crazy, I know! That meal looks divine!
Love these posts. Girl we are on the same page, beef stew was on the menu here too. I too am a bit stressed about Christmas already, but really need to take a step back. We are contemplating having new floors installed and the rest refinished, before Thanksgiving. But, I need to decorate early as we are moving our youngest home early December and because I like to have that out of the way so we can enjoy it all.
And totally forgot, thanks for the shout out. I am so glad you love the song as much as I do.
I am so ready for Fall temps! It has been super warm here in Central Cali too. Ugh….so over it!
Wow, look at that pumpkin patch and how much everyone has grown up! I guess I better go pinch Jack's 7th grade little boy cheeks while he is still little! I know what you mean about Christmas shopping. It was easy when it was all about toys. Now it's harder to find the right gift for everyone. The allergies…ugh. I could barely open my watery eyes last weekend. I really need to get on the GG bandwagon…sounds fun!
Why do our kids have to grow up so fast? I'm totally dreading Christmas shopping too! I'm very interested in the eyelash booster – put me on the list!
I know Lana. I really just keep looking at Dillon and cannot even grasp how he was just a little boy and now he's looking like a man! I don't think my older son changed quite so quickly. I suck at Christmas shopping….I truly love to give someone something they love but at the same time I want it to be a surprise so I hate getting lists! I'll keep you posted on the eyelash booster. I used latisse about 3 years ago and loved having long lashes for the first time but it was so expensive. Hoping this works just as well.
Yes, Tanya, pinch those cheeks every day!! I really just cannot believe still have quickly Dill changed. I just have such a desire to surprise everyone on Christmas morning…but balancing that with having a list of things they love is hard. I hope we are on the backside of the allergy season. Poor Dillon has been all stuffy since the first week of school and I finally took him for a sinus infection last week.
Me too Kim! It was nice and cool this morning but I'm sure that won't last.
Oh girl…I started feeling anxious just reading what your plans are. lol Home improvement is amazing…but I wish I could just go live elsewhere until it's all done and cleaned up. 🙂
Haha…we actually are weirdos and have a charcoal grill instead of gas. I don't know why but we just prefer it. We probably grill at least once a week.
Me too Emily….hey…maybe we can write our own song when we meet. 🙂
Thank you Sarah! The cards always turn out so much better when I have a professional take my pics. Big football game tonight….hoping for a win!
I told you…if you lived closer we could do the dinner party thing and we would totally grill for you guys. 🙂 I love GG but thinking being a super young mom make it easy to relate. I can only wish to be as witty as Lorelei!
Girl…can you believe my man took all the leftovers for HIS lunch! How dare he. 🙂 Hope you are having a super week.
I had never heard of roasting veggies until about 3 years ago when I participated in a Whole 30. They are sooooo much more flavorful.
I'm a weirdo and do not love all queso…but this white cheese…omg!
I know…too fast Beth! I seriously just have a hard time believing it sometimes.
So trying not to actually watch any of the trailers….trying not to hype it up too much. 🙂