What's Up Wednesday- August

 

It's time for the What's up Wednesday Link up with Mel, Sheaffar, and Shay

Here's what we're doing

 

What we're eating

Monday- Country Burger

Tuesday- Italian sausage ravioli, Caesar salad, garlic bread, fruit

Wednesday- Chicken fajita quesadillas, homemade guacamole, and homemade pico de gallo

Thursday- Pot roast, potatoes, carrots, corn bread

Friday- Steaks, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls

Saturday- birthday party

Sunday-still deciding... Razzoos sounds good.

 

What I'm reminiscing about

 It's back to school around here, so I've been gong through the kids first day pics.

 Here is Carson Prek-2nd

K-2nd.

 

What I'm loving

 I know it's only day 3, but I'm really loving school being back in. I get so much more done during the day when I only have one kid tagging along. Also, I'm obsessed with fish tail braids. I'm still talking the bearded man into letting me do a fish tail braid on his beard.

 

What we've been up to

We took a quick trip to Austin

 We went to visit Aunt Katy and the boys in Tyler

 Carson learned to get up on his wakeboard

 First sleep over

 Sunbathing cutie

 Baked some cookies for the neighbors

 Swimming with friends

 Movies

 Lake sunsets

 Lazy nights with the hubs.

Tea parties

 The other day we had a legit cold front come through. The kids had to wear jackets to play outside.

 My sister will kill me for this picture, but I love how my nephew is eyeing that cake with pizza still in hand.

 Happy Birthday baby Cam!

 

 

What I'm dreading

All of the back to school paperwork, and meetings. #momprobs

Summer ending.

 

What I'm working on

Organizing my kitchen cabinets, and laundry cabinets.

 

What I'm excited about

 Labor Day weekend... I love long weekends. It will be nice getting to spend an extra day with the hubby. He's been working so much and I don't see it slowing down anytime soon.

 

What I'm watching

Bachelor in Paradise--OMG these people are not normal. I don't think Ashley I goes 5 minutes without breaking out in ugly cry, not sure how that chick makes it through life.

HGTV- I love some fixer upper. Jojo can come to my house anytime and remodel it. I love her style. Flip or Flop- I like their style, but the wifes voice on there drive me NUTS!

Property Brothers is another one of my favorites, too.

On the weekends I've been watching marathons of Lock Up once the kids are in bed.

 

What I'm listening to

I'm back to Josh Abbott band mostly. They are releasing a new album in November, I think. I can't wait! I also like that Marvin Gay song, Train- Marry me, Ah I love that song. And, I'm still digging Ed Sheerans Thinking out loud song.

 

What I'm wearing

Mostly white jeans, and work out clothes. I've been rotating through my black t shirt dress, and flowy maxi also.

 

 

What I'm doing this weekend

Saturday evening we have a birthday party to go to

Sunday hopefully getting in some boat time.

 

What I'm looking forward to

Olivia starting Pre-K on the 8th

 

What else is new

 

I recently discovered putting unstoppables in your scentsy warmer it will make your house smell amaze balls.

 Also, I took C shopping at Gap Outlet the other day, I forgot how much I love that store. I banned myself from it a couple years ago, because I couldn't control myself in there. The ban has been lifted!

 

***Bonus Question***

What are your back to school traditions

We keep it pretty simple around here. We give his teacher a back to school gift, and take pictures in the same spot every year for comparison. After school we go get ice cream somewhere.

This year we did our ice cream on the second day. Carson went with his Lolly to visit pops at the nursing home right after school.

 

 

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What's Up Wednesday- July

Time for What's Up Wednesday with Mel, Sheaffer, and Shay
Lets get started!


What We’re Eating this week.....

Monday sausage, egg, cheese taquitos with hashbrowns
Tuesday Benihana

And that's how far I've got. Ha! 

What I'm Reminiscing about.....

This question is a hard one this month. I have lots of things I reminisce about, but I'm trying to focus on living in the now. Not taking life for granted, and having fun.

 What I'm loving.....

My hair. This isn't the best pic, but it's GROWING!! I miss my long, long hair. Hopefully next week I can find time to get it trimmed up, and touch up these roots.

What We've been up to..... 

We have had a busy, busy July! We dressed like cows to get free CFA! My kids were not thrilled as you can see.

We went to backyard adventures at church one morning. You can read about it here

A couple weeks ago we met up with my friend, Jess, and her girls for a play date. We went to Play Street Museum in Frisco. You can also read that here

We LOVE to swim. Lots of swimming with friends and family.

Pops got moved to a rehab center closer to home. The kids love going to visit him. Yesterday we let them push pops in his wheelchair. 

My nephews came in town for a night last week to visit pops. While Katy, and Nash went to Aldi we hung out with Pearson at nonnies.

If you're looking for us in the evenings, or on the weekends check the lake. 

I would be okay if it was lake weather year round. 

Carson turned 7

Olivia turned 4

What I'm Dreading.....

Olivia playing soccer. Ha! The parking lot at the fields she plays on is a nightmare! Plus this means I will have to be up and out of the house by 8 AM most Saturdays. It will be worth it if she actually plays this season. Last Fall when I signed her up she would just stand on the field most of the time. I skipped the spring season, and she has begged me to sign her up ever since. We'll see how it goes.

What I'm Working On.....

Cleaning out closets and drawers. I'm feeling suffocated by my house, because I've let the kids closets get out of control.

What I'm Excited About.....

School to be back. Olivia is starting a new preschool I'm pretty excited about. 

What I'm Watching........

The Bachelorette. Praise the Lord it's over! Too much drama.

I'm also watching RHOC. I can't stand the Meghan chick on there.

 I think I expected Cait to have a more girly voice to go with her new look. Threw me off guard a little when I was watching. It was a little weird when watching, because I saw so many Bruce mannerisms during the show. 

What I'm Listening to.....

 My two kids argue. All summer there has been lots of arguing. I don't know how much longer I can handle it. They normally get along, but I'm thinking it's because they only see each other for about 4 hours a day during the school year.

What I'm Wearing.....

Dresses!

I love this black t shirt dress with sandals. So comfy for running errands in 100+ temps. You can also dress it up with some wedges for a date night.

 I just added this dress to my wardrobe. It's lightweight and slimming. I wore this to Benihana last night it hid my food baby very well. Don't judge me when you see me wear it in several pics! It's my new favorite.

What I’m doing this weekend.....

This weekend is a busy one. We are having sassy pants fourth birthday party on Saturday, then Saturday evening I'm taking pictures for a family. Sunday we will be on the lake, Duh!

What I'm Looking Forward to next month.....

Next month we are finally going to visit my SIL and her family. I've been wanting to see her new house, but life has been a little crazy. My nephew is turning 2, and of course school starts back. I think I would be okay if we only had 3-4 weeks for summer break.

What else is new..... 

My sister turned 26 yesterday. We got a rare family picture. We were missing Ryan. He got off late, and had to mow the yard.

Question of the month is:
What will you miss most about Summer?

The long days. I love how it's not dark until about 9PM. Also our laid back schedule. I like being on a schedule, but it's a lot of work to be on a strict one.

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What's up Wednesday- June

Time for another What's up Wednesday with Mel, Shay, & Sheaffer   

What We're Eating this week...

Monday- Dickeys BBQ

Tuesday- Sausage gravy, biscuits, bacon, & eggs

Wednesday- panko pork chops, fried squash, fresh fruit

Thursday- pork roast, potatoes, carrots

Friday- homemade meatball subs, chips, fruit

Saturday- pulled pork sandwiches from left over roast

Sunday- pizza 

What I'm reminiscing about...

When I first started dating my hubby. On the 27th we will have been together 10 years. TEN YEARS!!! Time flies when you're in love! 

here's us now

I love this man more and more everyday. I am so lucky!

What I'm loving...

Sleeping in until 7 A.M. it's only 35 minutes later than I wake up during the school year, but it makes a huge difference.

What We've Been up to...

We have been busy! We had two straight weeks of swim lessons. Last week Olivia had "Frozen boot camp" (Frozen themed dance camp)

Yesterday we went and saw the new Minions movie. C loved it, and pretty much laughed through the whole thing. 

Last week C had VBS.

What I'm Dreading...

I have a bunch of fresh fruit that needs cut. I love eating fresh fruit just hate cutting it up. I also am dreading cleaning my blinds in my house. #stayathomemomprobs

What I'm Working On...

It's the end of June already, so as always I'm rushing to get stuff done for Carson's birthday party. I always procrastinate. I think it's because I have two kids born in July. The thought of planning two parties back to back stresses me out. This year I'm keeping it suuuuper simple. I ordered this invitation off Etsy. I had her change up the wording, and put our info.

What I'm Excited about...

How easy it is to back up all of my pictures on Amazon's photo app. If you have prime it's part of your membership. I am the worst about backing up all of the pictures on my phone. Most of the time I have to delete a photo, or video to take another. The other night before bed I downloaded the app, and by the next morning all 1300+ pictures and videos were backed up in my app. It's the best! You can back up your photos from your computer on it also. 

What I'm Watching...

The Bachelorette. I'm not loving this season, but I watch it anyway. I'm also watching Real Housewives of O.C.

What I'm Reading...

Nothing at the moment. I'm just not a big reader.

What I'm Listening to...

Carson has been playing The Journey off the Map theme song on repeat. I have to say it is really catchy. You can see it 

What I'm Wearing...

I wore this this morning to go print Carson's birthday invitations, and run to the grocery store. I love how comfy these ankle jeans are.

I'm also loving this flow-y dress. I didn't get a full body shot of it, but it's definitely perfect for summer.

What I'm doing this weekend...

As of yet I don't think we have anything planned. We may go to our towns Jubilee. We were supposed to be out of town this weekend. 

What I'm looking forward to next month...

Fireworks, celebrating my kids turning 7, & 4- how is this possible? lots of swim play dates,  hopefully squeezing in a weekend trip at some point.

What else is new?

I got a free tablet from my phone company, so now I get my Ipad back from my kids. I'm giving Olivia Carson's practically brand new kindle to her for her birthday, and C will get the new tablet for his birthday.

What are you doing for the 4th of July?

If we are not at the lake, we are going to have an Independence Day feast and pop some fireworks.  

That's it for my What's Up Wednesday. If you are stopping by from the link up thanks for reading! You can find me on instagram here. Have a fabulous Wednesday. The kids and I are headed to the pool!