What’s Up Wednesday {September}
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 THIS WEEK…..
I left for Austin on Sunday to attend a workshop for work so I have been eating conference food…yummy. In all seriousness it really was very good. We were staying at the Hyatt in downtown Austin and the food the first day was amazing.
Steak was cooked to perfection and that little potato stack was pretty good too.
Cheesecake is a definite weakness for me and let’s just say I may have licked the plate had I not been among colleagues.
Day 2 was a little disappointing. The chicken was delicious but am I the only one who does not like chicken served on the bone??!!
Keith & I ate at the Ranch 616 on Monday night and it was amazing! Mel @ Larson Lingo actually blogged about this restaurant a few weeks ago and as many times as I’ve been to Austin I had never heard of it. The food was unique and amazing! We had the Texas Black Angus Tenderloin & Crab which was a perfectly cooked steak on top of chipotle mashed potatoes and topped with crap & lobster. Oh goodness it was amazing! We ordered the crispy oysters & calamari for an appetizer and then a waiter delivered the truffle fries (think garlic parmesan) that were “extra” from another table. The atmosphere was so fun and I would definitely recommend it.
WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT…..
Having all my babies under my roof! I think during the fall is when this always gets me the most. We celebrate 5 out of 6 birthdays, visit the pumpkin patch, carve pumpkins, etc and it makes me miss having the Bigs here to enjoy the fun. Hopefully we will still have plenty of opportunities to get together as an entire family unit between now and Christmas.
WHAT I’M LOVING…..
Farmgirl Paints extended opening…though I’m afraid it’s going to really hit my pocketbook hard! You can save 15% with the code fangirlshellyj now through November 2nd! She has been posting new cuff designs each week! So far I have ordered a new cuff reading stay in YOUR lane and shine BRIGHT. Now I’m wondering why I wasn’t thinking like Cinderella as I read Be Kind and Have Courage and I have a feeling I will either be ordering one that reads that or Live YOUR fairytale.
I’m also loving adding a little extra to my outfit with fall scarves! If you missed my post on Monday it was all about my favorites and you can read along here. My friends at Burlap & Pearls Boutique are even offering a discount code through October 2nd so you definitely want to check that out!
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO…..
Last week was all about Carly Jo and celebrating her {Double Digits} with some {Slumber Party Fun}.
Keith & I also attended the Brazos Food Bank Celebration of Hope dinner.
And since he works in Austin we also managed to squeeze in a date night while I was at my conference! Every time I post a picture and he is smiling I receive so many comments about it. Even his sister commented when I posted this one Monday night! When I was showing him that people don’t think he ever smiles he responded “I’m always smiling on the inside”. So there you have it!
WHAT I’M DREADING…..
Not going to lie….I’ve been gone from my office since last Thursday so I’m dreading catching up just a tad!
WHAT I’M WORKING ON…..
Goals for October! I did great on a few things in September but there are a few areas I am still struggling like my healthy living {hello traveling and tailgating} so I need to start fresh October 1st. I also want to make sure those fall bucket list items are noted on paper!
WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT…..
On Friday I will be heading to Round Top with a few fun girls and I am super excited. If you have never heard of Round Top you must not be from Texas! If you have a trip planned, definitely hop over to visit my friend Kim’s blog where she displays her finds and also offers some tips on making the most of your trip here.
WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING…..
I’m reading For the Love and totally soaking up every word. I have to say there have been so many words I have identified with. This is a great book and every woman needs to read it! Hope to have a full review soon.
We are super slow but I finally talked Keith into watching Friday Night Lights with me! I’m so excited and super hooked already but at this rate all my kids may be out of high school before we complete it!
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO…..
After being gone for a few days I’m listening to Carly chatter away about al that happened while I was gone! She started show choir last week at school and had practice yesterday so I’m sure I will be listening to a lot of singing in the future.
WHAT I’M WEARING…..
Shopping my closet! I have pulled together so many outfits this month from items I already have in my closet. I definitely needed to take a shopping breather and this has given me a good chance to re-evaluate and figure out what I would like to add for the fall.
And I attended a workshop in Austin this week and took along these outfits. For all the details visit my workshop style post here.
WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND…..
The Aggies play Mississippi State on Saturday and one of my good friends is coming with her family for the weekend. I expect we are going to be having lots of fun catching up and tailgating before watching the Aggies BTHOstate. There are sometimes years that go by without us seeing one another but this will be the 4th time we have seen one another in less than a year! Here we are enjoying a little Aggie football last year.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH…..
October is the birthday marathon at our house! Jordan turns 25 on October 6th, Riley 22 on October 18th, my birthday is the 19th and Keith’s is the 20th. It makes for a crazy month with lots of dining out and celebrating. Bring it! Hope some cooler fall weather comes along too.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW…..
I’m not going to lie….with all the celebrations and functions lately I’m super excited to say nothing else is new!!
BONUS: HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS
We don’t really have any set Halloween traditions other than trick or treating with friends. More years than not since Dillon was born we have hooked up with my friend Holly and her family for Halloween night. This year could be interesting since the Aggies also play on Halloween. I’m thinking Tailgates & Trick or Treating!
Hope you have a super Wednesday!
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Your outfits are always so cute!! And look at that delicious food. I hope you have a great week and are able to get caught up on all of your work! XO
Love the trick-or-treat tailgating idea and NO! Absolutely NOT! I never eat chicken on the bone. Don't buy it, either. Don't even know how to cut up a chicken and really don't care as long as there are boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins in this world!
Just curious. Why did you switch to Disqus?
Great pictures of you and Keith! I just got For the Love and can't wait to dive in. I started watching Friday Night Lights, but have kind of dropped it now that old favorites like Scandal and Nashville are back in the mix.
Thanks Kelly! I totally need to drop all this delish food and get back to some healthy eating….it's so hard to pass up but the pants are getting a little snuggish! Have a great week!
Don't you think? I am thinking after a day of tailgating and football the last thing I'm going to want to do is trick or treat! We will see…I feel like a terrible mom but I've been trick or treating for 23 years and I am O-V-E-R over it.
I decided to try it…I was having such a hard time keeping track of replying to those who were and were not no-reply comment bloggers and I really think I was missing people. So far this seems like less maintenance. Do you hate it?
Thanks Tanya! We haven't made it through the first season yet even….I am really, really terrible about sitting down to watch tv when I'm home. Scandal is going to be the next one I want to catch up on.
You better take that baby, CJ, trick-or-treating! I'm kinda sad that Alise is getting too big for it. I don't know how many years I'll let her keep doing it. That's a good question, though, when are kids too big for it? In regards to Disqus, I have to admit, it's not my favorite, but if it works for you and makes life easier, I say leave it. Also, I meant to say that I like Keith's comment about smiling on the inside!
My rule is they have to dress up period if they want to trick or treat! I really think Riley was still trick or treating in 8th grade. I seriously put a wrapped box on him with a tag that read To Women From God. hahaha
OMG! I just blew Diet Coke through my nose!! Bwahaha!!
This post was long but I read it all. You have had a busy and adventurous September, Shelly. So have I actually. The pictures of the food look delish. The tailigating trick or treating is such a fun and unique idea. And of course your outfits are lovely from this past month. I like the laid-out outfits too.
P.S. Did your pin button disappear on accident when you switched to Disquss? Is disqus easy to switch into?
That steak looks amazing & I love the outfits you brought to Austin!
Thank you Ada! Can you believe that this actually feels like downtime to me compared to our spring schedule?
Hmm…ill have to check on the PIN thing…I noticed it was missing to. Adding disqus was super easy and right now for me it's seemed like an easier option for insuring I'm really responding to every comment. It's new so we will see.
Thank you Olya! They all worked out perfectly!
I love this list! So glad I found you after you very kindly left a comment on my blog today. No, you are not the only person who doesn't like chicken on the bone. My 16-year-old carnivore despises it…although she's also my pleaser child, so if I serve it that way (rarely), she despises it quietly and nicely. Also, woo hoo for show choir! I was a choir geek my entire life and lived in my HS choir room for 4 years. I did regular choir and women's choir and show choir and 4 musicals. May you be blessed by all the singing you'll be hearing in the months to come! 🙂
All your outfits have been so on point! Love them – I'm also drooling over the steak! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Thank you Biana! The steak was amazing…I've gotta stop the fun food for awhile it's showing up in crazy places. 🙂
I've been sad that none of my babies have chosen to carry on any musical talents passed elementary school. I'm hoping maybe this last baby might decide this is her thing! Thanks so much for stopping by.