What’s Up Wednesday – {October}

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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. 

What We’re Eating….

It is finally feeling like fall and I have had all of my babies over for dinner for several days.  It has been all about home cooked meals that fill your belly and nothing about healthy eating but I will just have to worry about that later.  Frito Pies, Mix and Match Mama’s Sausage Tortellini Soup, Pot Roast and their favorite my lasagna.

This chili is super easy but oh so yum!  Instead of following the directions on the McCormick packet I use their spice, add two small cans of tomato sauce and then add beef broth to thin it out a bit.  A little secret I learned from my mom.  My family does not like beans in chili so this works.   If it was up to me I would be adding hominy…oh how I love some hominy in my chili!  

What I’m Reminiscing About….

October’s past…..just look at my babies.  I know it is repeated often by parents as their babies grow but goodness it really has gone by so quickly.

What I’m Loving….

I’m sure you guys are seriously so tired of seeing this picture but I just have to tell you one more time how much I’m loving having my kids all together.  Riley has been home for two weeks and he will be leaving on Thursday and I am going to miss him so.  He can drive me so stinkin’ crazy out of my mind, that boy, but he also can make me laugh like crazy and we have some of the best talks.  You “raise” little kids but when your babies become adults you become friends and are able to listen and offer advice {when asked of course} and I am really soaking it up with my Bigs right now.  Seeing them all spend time together and knowing, while they are all just a little bit different and years span between them, there is definitely a strong bond between them all…tears just typing this!  Love them…blessed mom.  

What We’ve Been Up To…. 

We have been celebrating birthdays, Aggie football and a lot of family time.  This is my favorite month of the year for a reason…so much togetherness! We decorated for fall and then added a few Halloween touches and we reminisced about Halloweens past.

What I’m Dreading ….

Maybe the end of daylight savings time.  As much as I’m looking forward to having an extra hour of sleep, getting dark before I even make it home from work just plain sucks.  The only good part is it really does seem to help us wind down a little faster and turn in a little easier each night . 

What I’m Working On….

My friend Holly and I are working on a linkup for November!  More details to come soon but we will be hosting a linkup every Thursday in November titled Attitude of Gratitude!  Most of us truly are grateful most of the time but life happens and sometimes the best intentions just get put on the back burner.  November is always such a great time to bring gratitude to the forefront and we would love to see what this means to you.

What I’m Excited About…. 

My friend Katy talked Holly, our friend Cindy and me into hosting our first Swap Til You Drop event and we can’t wait to share the fun with you all!  We are inviting our local friends for a night of shopping for free.  Everyone will bring a few items they no longer love and each person will have a chance to browse and pick a few things that make them happy for free.  Anything remaining will be taken to a local charity.   Of course there will be snacks, wine and girl talk so it’s a win/win situation here.  If you are local and are interested in coming just shoot me a message and I’ll send you the details.    

What I’m Watching/Reading….

So I finally have jumped on the Netflix bandwagon.  Keith and I are on the second season of Friday Night Lights and I’m loving it.  Keith keeps shaking his head but I know he loves it too if for no reason than we are going to bed at the same time!  Best part is sharing special moments with my friend Katy who always responds with something wonderful like this.

Not really….that would be my favorite character but she is more on #teamriggins and really sends stuff like…
Katy says #yourewelcome
I also started watching Gilmore Girls and I’m only part way through the first season but I really just wish I could bottle up all of Lorelai’s one liners and spurt them out whenever needed!  

What I’m Listening To….

I may be that chick riding with my sunroof open blasting a little Carrie Underwood these days.  Seriously…the girl can sing but her legs…her legs are to die for!  I keep thinking if I could just eat all these pumpkin spice kisses I could hit the gym a little harder and see some progress. 😉

What I’m Wearing….

Fall clothes finally!  It finally cooled off here in Texas and I have been wearing boots, booties,  a vest or two and lots of my favorite scarves.  Layers are definitely a must as it is starting off cooler but may reach the upper 80’s by days end.  You can follow along with my daily outfits on Instagram here! 
I’m definitely loving marsala or wine or in Aggieland we call it maroon!  Whatever you call it I have been wearing it often.  Mustard yellow is just a perfect fall color.  The military vest has definitely been one of my very favorites and I’m pretty sure I have already gotten all $10 worth of this plaid Old Navy scarf.  See all my outfit inspiration here.

What I’m Doing This Weekend….

Our weekend plans are a little up in the air.  The obvious will be some Halloween fun but Dillon is playing baseball on Saturday morning at the same time the Aggies are playing….decisions, decisions.

What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month….

Definitely the Thanksgiving holidays and a few extra days to be lazy and spend some time with family.  I would also be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to the Sunday after Thanksgiving when I put up my Christmas decorations!!  I love my fall decor but there is just something about those twinkly lights that make my heart skip a beat.

What Else is New….

My new Farmgirl Paints cuff with a great reminder for me!  I just found out today she will be closing her shop on Friday, October 30th at 5pm instead of November 2nd as she has hit her capacity for completing orders.  If you are still interested in a cuff, especially if you are thinking about purchasing as a Christmas gift, be sure to do so now as she will not reopen until January 19th.  Use code FANGIRLSHELLYJ and receive 15% off.   If you have questions about the ordering process don’t hesitate to ask!  

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe….

My absolutely favorite recipe at Thanksgiving is my Meme’s dressing.  I love the way it taste of course but my very favorite part is pulling out this much loved recipe card and seeing her handwriting.  We are very similar in the way we cook as I am not someone who measures things exactly when cooking…baking yes but cooking no.  You can see she struggled with writing down the exact recipe because she truly did put it together each year to taste and not by the book.  Special memories.  
So that’s quite a lot we’ve been up to!  What’s up with you this Wednesday?  
Linking Wednesdays with||Waiting on Wednesday, 
Wined Down Wednesday with Our Three Peas, My Rays of Sunshine,  
Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry, and Three Kids and a Fish, 
Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop with Ducks ‘n a Row, Chocolates and Crockpots, Confessions of a Mommyaholic, A Mother’s Shadow,
Flavors by Four, Two Keck Girls, 2 Just B You, CD’s Country Living, and Mommy on Demand, Women With Intention Wednesdays, A Little R&R Wednesdays, What’s Hap “pinning” Wednesday

See all the bloggers I’m linking with here. 

30 Comments

  1. Pumped about your link-up; can't WAIT for our STYD event; LOLing at the FNL gifs and LOVE that you are also watching Gilmore Girls. I fell hard. You will, too! Also – I had no idea what I was going to blog about tomorrow and now I do! 🙂

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  2. Girl I can totally relate to how amazing it is when your kids become adults and they become your friend! And I love when it gets dark by like 430….I know most people hate it but I love it. Have a great day my friend !

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  5. I will never ever ever get tired of that picture sweet lady because I feel exactly the same way, absolutely love having all my family together!! Friday night lights is our jam! And not just because we are still sitting under the Friday night lights continuing on in sectional play but because I have loveed that show forever! My husband got me the box set a couple years ago and I'm ready to watch it again! You know I loved that cuff bracelet when you showcased last week, but the picture of you driving with it is fantastic! I am a fast and sucky driver so it would suit me well!! Ha ha!! Adorable outfits, adorable you and here's to a wonderful Wednesday!

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  7. That is so special that you have a recipe in your grandmother's handwriting. I saw where people are framing special recipes like this and displaying them in their kitchen. I thought that was neat! And call me crazy, but I love the shorter days! I told you that you would love Gilmore Girls!

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  8. Busy month for you lady! I love all of our pictures, they always make me smile. You are rocking those outfits like a model. Looking forward to the new linkup next month.

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  12. Oh how I love Friday Night Lights! Is it odd that I would pick Coach Taylor over Tim Riggins?? I must have a thing for those coaches 😉 I can't wait for the link up with Holly! I bet it will be great. Enjoy your family time and have a great week!

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  15. That chili sounds great! We aren't bean eaters either 🙂 Love that you are getting a lot of time with the kids! You know I love Friday Night Lights! Coach Taylor is great, but I am Team Riggins all the way! And I love that Swap idea! Can't wait to hear out it turns out!

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  17. Hey Shelly,

    I came over on A Little R and R today, and I'm glad to find your post. Looks like you are really busy right now~

    And, don't you love football and chili season!

    Hope you have a blessed day today~
    Melanie

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