What’s Up Wednesday + Linkup
Holly, Katy and I are so glad you are here! We hope you will share some of what’s been going on in your world by linking up with Royally Waiting. I’m also choosing to join Shay and Mel for What’s Up Wednesday because it is seriously one of my favorite linkups every single month!
What We’re Eating
Well, this may have only been one bad night but I definitely have NOT been meal planning the way I should and there have been several big splurges lately. Sarah mentioned a Whole 30 starting next week and was looking for someone to join the misery fun and I decided I could use the accountability! If you might be interested in joining us and sharing your journey let me know! Honestly, Whole 30 is really not that tough if you plan well and it really does help you learn a little about how your body truly reacts to food. Learning to eat for fuel and figuring out how different foods affect your mood and energy level is a win.
What I’m Reminiscing About
All things summer! I seriously loved catching lighting bugs and running out to the water meter every day to see if there were any frogs inside trying to stay warm. My mom had a huge bed of ferns in the front yard that was perfect for catching lizards and I loved to grab them and hold onto them until they puffed out their neck. But I had forgotten about how excited I would get to find locust just after shedding until I found one on my front porch this week!! I know weirdo deluxe! I saw him still sitting on top of the shell he had just shed waiting to become strong enough to fly. I had to hold him for old times sake!
What I’m Loving
Schools out for summer and even though I still have to work having a lighter schedule definitely makes me breath just a little lighter.
What We’ve Been Up To
Fishing in the country!
Fishing at the coast!
Watching this kid play ball!
Car pooling kids around to end of school activities!
What I’m Dreading
Notta!
What I’m Working On
It’s my busy time at work so I’m working on the annual budget as well as our annual capital plan. Fun stuff!
What I’m Excited About
Oh how I wish I could share!! Totally excited about a new collaboration and cannot wait to be able to share the news next week with you all!
What I’m Watching/Reading
Y’all, how pathetic is it that I pay for Netflix month after month but have not watched anything since January!! Seriously, if the family is watching something I may catch bits and pieces but I have not watched a thing in months. I’m hoping you all share your favorite binges and I might find one I can’t resist.
I loved What Alice Forgot and The Husband’s Secret so much so I was really sad to give Truly Madly Guilty a less than stellar review in March. Thankfully The Hypnotist’s Love Story
What I’m Listening To
Have you heard of Lynda.com? It is an online library full of all sorts of training. We have a free subscription through work and once I started looking through it I realized there is a ton on informative tutorials including photography. I’m definitely listening to a few of these to see if I can pick up some tips!
What I’m Wearing
Love at First Blush||Military Inspired||Casual Crops and Top Knots
I’ve obviously been seen all around town with this black and white tote! When I tell you I can fit all that and the kitchen sink in this bag and still feel it distributes the weight well enough to not wear out my shoulder I’m not kidding. It has held up so very well and is super simple to wipe clean. Plus, don’t you think it adds just the right flare to these four different looks? Want to earn a bag and create your own look? Let me help you earn a bag by hosting a Stella and Dot virtual party!
Where bags are concerned, I do not have a huge selection but this one is definitely one I’ll keep around for a long while. I love this embroidered Star Mela clutch and it always makes me feel cheery when I’m carrying it. Of course snagging these leopard sandals two summers ago on major clearance was one of my best decision. I loved pulling these outfits together!
What I’m Doing This Weekend
We are heading to Lost Pines Resort just outside of Bastrop, Texas (or Austin for those non locals) for a little summer fun. Keith actually has a business meeting and we are tagging along because #lazyriver and no worries sounds right up my alley! We love this getaway because it is a quick drive from home and the grounds are beautiful.
What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month
Trip to San Antonio! Granted, we will be traveling for baseball but San Antonio is always good for a little sightseeing, Mexican food and margaritas. The stars aligned somehow and Dillon will start playing on Thursday with Riley arriving Saturday so hopefully we will see both boys play in one trip!
Bonus: Favorite Vacation Spot
Definitely the coast! There are so many great places to see but heading to the coast is where I can truly go to relax and enjoy my family. I shared my faves vacations last week as part of Show & Tell Tuesday – Travelogues!
What are you waiting on this week? Link up and share what is going on in your life!
Get Social with Shelly!
Yay for our upcoming Whole30 “fun” haha!! I’m glad I finally have someone to hold me accountable! We need to exchange cell numbers so we can text easy recipes and food finds! I’m excited to find out your upcoming collaboration! That’s so exciting! And I totally agreed with you about Truly, Madly, Guilty. I love her but I did not love that book! The Hypnotist’s Love story was good!
MeetTheShaneyfelts
Good luck with the Whole30! I can’t wait to follow along and see how it goes for you and Sarah! I was half tempted to join in on the ‘fun’, but I don’t think my mindset is there yet. 🙂
Emily I’m not actually doing Whole 30….just doing some clean eating. If you change your mind and just want to join our group for some inspiration, recipes, etc let me know!
OK, please share how your schedules are lighter! I feel like ours have gotten worse! Maybe it’s because the majority of stuff is during the day and I’m trying to figure out how to get them there! And, can we please plan another coast get away?! I need something fun to wait on! 😉
I seriously think even though there are more activities….I don’t have to feel responsible about homework, etc and that makes me feel less stressed. We need to find a weekend to get away friend..for real!
So many fun things going on with you, Shelly! When are you and Sarah starting your Whole 30? I have gotten off track and feel like I need a reset. Let me know. Also, thanks for sharing about Lyndo.com – I am for sure going to check it out.
We are starting on Tuesday the 6th! I just seriously ate 3 oreos…and I NEVER buy them much less eat them. I totally need a reset!
Count me in. I seriously need to get back on track…
Haha your first picture cracked me up! B and I always reminisce about visiting our friends in Athens and getting kegs of Southpaw at the Kroger. YUCK!! Thank goodness for being able to afford the good beer now!
Ugh….cheap keg beer was the worst!
I’m totally going to check out Lynda.com! Tired of relying on my students for everything tech related! Have you watched Last Man Standing with Tim Allen? My husband and I watched 2 episodes every night and are almost done with the series- it is hilarious. A friend at school just finished the Whole 30 and loved it. I love sweets too much to give them up. Good luck!
I have not watched that Allie…and I LOVE Tim Allen! I think that is something me and the hubs could watch together for sure!
I just love that picture of Carly Jo and the fish – she just looks so darn happy! And I can’t believe you put that bug on you – I will save a snake any day of the week, but a bug? Ew.
Hahahaha…..locust are adorable!
You’ve had such a stylish month! I absolutely love that adorable striped tote!
Thank you Laura!
Dreading notta, love it! Can’t wait to hear about that exciting collaboration.
Isn’t it the most amazing feeling to not be dreading a thing?!! The reality of my summer calendar hadn’t sunk in yet I don’t think lol.
I can’t wait to hear about your collaboration!! I have been researching recipes and meal plans for the whole 30 so I may be joining you next week. Is Sarah going to have a support group for us?!
I actually just got Sarah’s cell! I definitely think if we had some interest we could set up a private FB group or something to help motivate and support each other!
I love all your ball events and seeing you follow your son’s career!!!
It really has been quite the roller coaster Deena but I do so love seeing him live his dream.
Okay that’s it I’m a city girl through and through, the bugs and the lizard and the fish, I might have internally screamed and really scrolled by really quick on those. I can’t wait for the announcement next week 😉 Woo hoo!
Lol….I’m definitely a tom boy at heart Sarah!
I haven’t read Hypnotist’s Love Story yet, maybe this Summer. I read quite a few of her books and then needed a break. May have to give it a go!
xo,
Kellyann
http://www.thisblondesshoppingbag.com
I just started November 9 by Colleen Hoover this weekend and can barely put it down!! Add that one to your list. 🙂
You are such a Fashionist! I love your outfits and that bag is so versatile!
You are sweet….I do love getting dressed every day!
I have The Hypnotist’s Love Story sitting on my table, half read. I can not get through it!
Lol…and this is why there are 1000 different kinds of books!! We are all so different.
Surprisingly…nothing! I know. I am kind of shocked too. Going to Pismo Beach for 4th of July and I will actually be there for 12 days. I guess that is about it from Cali! Enjoy all the fun stuff you have coming up!
Umm…that sounds amazing to me!
Girl, I’m a biology/science nerd, but I don’t think I’d want a locust on my arm! 😉 Sounds like your summer is off to a great start. I haven’t been to Lost Pines in years and need to plan a staycation over there sometime. I can’t wait to hear your collaboration news!
Haha….I don’t know why I love them so much Tanya! But I also love holding June bugs…weirdo I tell ya! We like Lost Pines okay but after going to the JW in SA last summer I definitely think it has so much more to offer older kids. Plus…it’s not so far out in the boonies that you can’t run to dinner and save a few dollars. The food was so expensive at Lost Pines but you are kind of stuck there.
Thanks for the tip. I am planning to hop over to one of those hotels before school starts in August.
Tanya
The Other Side of the Road
You look like you’re having a great summer! Those fish your boys caught are huge!
They definitely were big enough to make a dinner or two Amy! Hope your summer is off to a great start.
That gingham shirt + yellow skirt combo is fabulous!!!
Isn’t it fun Sheela? It has definitely been one of my favorites.
Hahaha totally love the good beer comment!! I say that all the time!! In college the Bud Lights were like a dollar and I’ll never drink that again because I can afford better!! SO. MUCH. BETTER!!!
ugh….bud products give me such a headache!
I just love these posts. I need to get myself in gear and do it one of these months! My older son is in Austin until Sunday and he said there’s so much to do!
Austin is sooooo much fun Lana!