Showing posts with label What's Up Wednesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label What's Up Wednesday. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

What's Up Wednesday



Linking up with MelShay Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday!

It's where we share our thoughts on certain things like things we're looking forward to, what we're eating & our aspirations. Let's get started!




What we're eating this week...
Summer staples; burgers, bbq chicken, corn on the cob. Lots of yummy goodness!
What I'm reminiscing about...
Fall. I know I'm a little crazy, but I am really looking forward to boot and sweater weather. With the Nordstrom anniversary sale, all of the fall previews have me thinking about pumpkins, fall candles, apple picking..all of it!  It's my favorite time of year!


What I'm loving...
Beach days with friends! We've had some picture perfect beach days. While going to the beach with a toddler is anything but relaxing, I still feel at peace by the ocean. It is my happy place and I love living near the water. Sharing it with friends makes it that much nicer!


What we've been up to...
Filling our days with play dates at the beach, friend's houses, the playground, etc. Getting ready for a whirlwind few weeks coming up!
What I'm dreading...
So remember when I said I was dreading our upcoming dentist appointments? Well those got pushed back to a different date (now mid-August) so I'm now dreading them again this month ;).
What I'm working on...
My blogging mindset. I will be scaling back a little on the blog doing a few days a week instead of M-F. I have been praying about my goals and path a lot and I have decided to blog less days with the hopes of providing higher quality content and also focusing more attention on other areas of my life too. I'm looking forward to taking this step in my blogging journey!
What I'm excited about...
Trips to camp to visit our friends and our annual beach vacation with my family!
What I'm watching/reading...
Games of Thrones! Still catching up, but we only have two episodes left until we have to wait until next spring like everyone else! Next up, maybe House of Cards? Anybody have any good suggestions for me and the hubby to watch together?

I'm reading another Emily Giffin book, Baby Proof. Love her! The perfect summer read!


What I'm listening to...
At this moment? John Mayer! I have also been listening to a lot of Hillsong United, Lady Antebellum and Luke Bryan. All of which are favorites of mine!

What I'm wearing...
I've pretty much lived in a bathing suit this month! However, when not in a bathing suit, I have been wearing lots of casual, fun summer outfits.


You can find some of my latest outfits HERE
.
What I'm doing this weekend...
End of the year pool party with the school and one of the groomsmen in our wedding is coming to visit! We haven't seen him since September for his wedding! We are also have a tag sale here at the school this weekend.

What I'm looking forward to next month...
Time off with Mike again! I'm looking forward to wrapping up an awesome summer filled with friends and family.

What else is new...
Riley is turning into a little chatter box. She is saying new words everyday and asking what a lot of things are. So anywhere we go she is pointing to things and we tell her what they are. We are working on please and thank you and she is doing a good job with them. It is fun having a toddler who understands a lot of what we say (and then there are some moments I wish she didn't! haha).

And that's what's up this month! Hope you all have a wonderful day!

-A

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

What's Up Wednesday


Linking up with MelShay Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday!


What we're eating this week...
Lots of summer crock pot meals. I love just throwing it in the crock pot in the morning and it's ready by dinner time. We can spend our time outside enjoying each other rather than spending a lot of time cooking in the kitchen. 

One of our favorites is crock pot BBQ pulled chicken that I posted about a few weeks ago.

What I'm reminiscing about...
The wonderful few weeks we had with Mike while he was on break from teaching.





What I'm loving...

Riley's new Hanna Anderson pjs. We LOVE them. She already has a few of them and I can't get enough! They are soft and little wear and tear. They keep her comfy and I really love anything striped.



What we've been up to...

A lot of time with family at the lake.


Time with friends at camp.

Lots of beach days.


 Strawberry picking with friends.

What I'm dreading...
Dentist appointments this month! I really don't like the dentist at all.

What I'm working on...
An inspiration board for the office. The idea is to fill it with anything that makes me feel good, empowers me, lights a fire in my heart, etc. 

Here is what I am taking inspiration from.


What I'm excited about...
Spending time with my family this weekend! It is my niece's 2nd birthday so my parents, my older sister and I are driving down to VA for a long weekend.

Can't wait to celebrate this cutie!

What I'm watching/reading...
I'm reading Something Blue the sequel to Something Borrrowed by Emily Giffin.


It is the perfect Summer beach read. I would definitely read Something Borrowed first and then Something Blue so you know what is going on. I can't put these books down. They are so good!

You can find them both on Amazon for a great price. Something Borrowed & Something Blue.


Mike and I have been binge watching Game of Thrones. We are watching at least two every night. We are near the end of season 3 and all I have to say is "WHAT?!". I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but I literally yelled at the TV lol.

What I'm listening to...

I have been listening to a lot of Hillsong United during my quiet time in the morning. What a wonderful instrument they have to create such beautiful music.

What I'm wearing...
Lots of fun Summer shorts. Easy and simple.



What I'm doing this weekend...
Headed to VA with the fam!

What I'm looking forward to next month...
More time with friends and family. Mike starting his 6 weeks off from teaching. Play dates and beach days are on the agenda this month!

What else is new...
Riley is at the stage where she is very opinionated about what she eats. Try as I might she won't eat veggies unless they are in puree form in a pouch. She'll eat the occasional cucumber or avocado but that is it. I have been doing some research trying to find ways to incorporate more veggies into her diet without her knowing. Like sneaking them in smoothies, muffins, etc. I would love some advice on what worked for you and your kids. 

What are we doing for 4th of July...
Going to a Farmer's Market in the morning then making some BBQ and enjoying the fireworks!

That is what is up this Wednesday!

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Have a great day!

-A


Wednesday, May 27, 2015

What's Up Wednesday


Linking up with Mel, Shay & Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday!

Let's get started!


What we're eating...
Lots of slow cooker meals! The weather is nice, so all we want to do is be outside enjoying it. I throw it all in the crock pot in the morning and it's ready when we're hungry. THIS recipe has been a go-to this month, BBQ Pulled Chicken.

What I'm reminiscing about...
High school & college. This time of year with all of the graduation celebrations going on around us, I can't help but think back to my high school and college days (that makes me sound so old!).


What I'm loving...
Fixer Upper!
I've been watching this show for awhile but there have been a lot of re-runs on recently and I have been re-watching them! If you haven't seen it you should! It runs on HGTV.


What we've been up to...
Fun in the sun! 





What I'm dreading...
Nothing really! Dentist appointments? I strongly dislike the dentist!

What I'm working on...
Organizing our house! I'm on a mission to de-clutter every surface of our home!


What I'm excited about...
3 weeks off with my husband! A perk of boarding school life! We have some fun adventures planned, as well as, a trip to visit Mike's god parents, aunt & uncle & Mike's parents!

What I'm watching/reading...
The Bachelorette, Chicago Fire, RHONY, Grey's, Scandal..the list goes on!


I've been reading In This House We Will Giggle by Courtney DeFao! So good! She focuses on using love and laughter as a way to instill Christian virtues in your home. It gives great perspective!


What I'm listening to...
A lot of Lady Antebellum, John Mayer and Taylor Swift! Ry now understands that if I press a few butons, she can listen to Taylor Swift so whenever we're in the car Ry begs to listen to T. Swift. It has been on NON-STOP in our car!


What I'm wearing...
Transitional pieces for the cold mornings to warmer afternoons. I love wearing a jean jacket and a simple t-shirt underneath and white shorts! Old Navy has a really cute jean jacket right now! Only $35!

What I'm doing this weekend...
Graduation, BBQs & Birthday parties! Lots of fun celebrations this weekend!

What I'm looking forward to next month...
Summer days by the beach!

What else is new...
Ry is starting to say some animal sounds when we ask her! She can do a monkey, dog and cow! lol

Bonus Question: What is my favorite this to grill in June?
Ooo! So many choices! I love a good chicken/veggie kabob!

What are you all looking forward to?
Happy Wednesday!

-A