What’s Up Wednesday {April}

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Today I’m linking up with ShayMel & 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

Do you have a Johnny Carino’s Italian in your area?  Did you know on Monday they have 1/2 price family platters?  I did know this but had no clue it also applied to takeout.  I planned to take dinner to a family with a new baby on Monday and decided to grab Carino’s and I mean while I was there I might as well feed my family too right?  These are just some of the options to choose from and each meal comes with 4 side salads (or soup) and bread.  We grabbed the bowtie pasta and the chicken parmesan and there was enough for Keith, Carly & I to all have leftovers for lunch today…and maybe tomorrow!  Definitely a great option for a busy night.  
Tonight we have this crock pot pork chop recipe on the menu and it is so simple and always a crowd pleaser at my house.  We serve with brown rice but mashed potatoes would also be a winner.  I originally used bone in pork chops but they would literally fall apart so I now use the boneless but either works.  

WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT  

Almost 15 years of friendship with 3 of these girls!  Today is Johanna’s 40th and realizing that I’ve known her since she was 25 was a wow moment!  My daughter, Jordan, works for Johanna & her husband now and to think she is the same age Johanna was when we met was a shocker.   How could that much time have passed already!!  

WHAT I’M LOVING

Apparently I’m loving graphic tees!  After styling a graphic tee for The Blended Blog Style Perspective series, I’ve ordered the grey tee and the pineapple tee above.  The green scalloped shorts from J. Crew Factory also showed up this week and I can’t wait to try this together!  

WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

Carly is super excited about the tomato plant and herbs we planted and has been very diligent about watering.

We also renovated our bathroom shower and the tile around the tub in the kids bathroom.  Still waiting on our new shower door but super exicted with how this turned out.   

WHAT I’M DREADING

Next step at the house is having all our the back bedrooms and the kids bathroom repainted.  Since moving in 12 years ago 100% of the painting has been done by me and this time I decided to hire this out.  I’m excited about fresh paint but really dreading the process.  I’m going to move the kids rooms around though so hopefully once this is done their rooms will be fully purged and functional.  

WHAT I’M WORKING ON 

My sister Queen, Katy, and I began the Queen Bees linkup last July and in a year we just could not get the party rolling even after throwing out some prompts.  After some feedback and a little blog meeting we went back to the drawing board!  
Introducing the new and improved linkup, SPIEL the Beans with the Queens.  Next Tuesday, May 3rd, will be the first opportunity to party with us and we would so love to have you.  The biggest feedback we received was everyone loves a good prompt.  I really hope we have created something you guys can embrace!  You will definitely be seeing this all in your face so just do yourself a favor and come play along. 

WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT 

My nephew is graduating from college and I’m super excited to see where this next step in life takes him.  Super proud of him!  

WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING

I’ve been reminded on two occasions recently how crappy I am at being a good listener.  Part of my issue is not being able to keep my mouth shut.  I started reading Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All this month and it is excellent!

And you guys, I am the most pathetic Netflix watcher there is!  I have been watching Friday Night Lights and Gilmore Girls since October and am FINALLY on the the last season of FNL but cannot stay focused.  I’m ONLY on the 3rd season of GG but dying to find more time to binge a little on this one.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO

Definitely just a mix of music lately. I’ve been very non committal to any genre. I have been listening to the Lancaster Jethawks play some baseball at least when I can stay awake that long!  The only thing worse than Riley being so far away is him being in a different time zone!  

WHAT I’M WEARING 

Looks lke spring layers has pretty much been my jam.  Lightweight scarfs, my new white denim jacket and my military vest have been favorites.  I have also been getting lots of wear out of my Ugg leopard wedges and the DV floral wedges from last year.  My fave color for me this spring has been fuschia so far!  

WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND

Since March I have been looking forward to the one free weekend we had until the second weekend in July and guess what?  It must have been wishful thinking because I just totally failed to add a baseball tourney to my calendar.  So…surprise, surprise we will be watching Dillon and his team play. I am excited it has been moved closer to home and to a venue we love due to nature walking trails and a catch and release pond.  It does make me happy when my Dutchy can come along.  
But first we will stop by the school district art show where Carly has a piece of art on display!  Here is her self portrait Picasso from last year!  

WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH

Lots going on in May!  Carly & Dillon both have field trips, the 4th grade talent show, Carly’s dance recital, more 7 on 7 and baseball tourneys AND 4th grade graduation. Of course the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL will be the grand finale!!  Summer you are so close we can almost taste you!!  

WHAT ELSE IS NEW

I may become a fur grandma this week.  Jordan is picking up a dog which has been in a foster home and giving it a trial run.   Hoping to meet her tonight!  

WHAT I’M GIVING (OR WANT TO RECEIVE) FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Tuesday I shared 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas and I would love any of these!  I would love to share what I ordered for my mom but y’all she reads this blog.  
Can’t wait to see what everyone else is up to this month!!  Hope you are having a super week.  
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