What’s Up Wednesday {January}
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. Also joining Jessi and Jenn for What’s Hap- “Pinning” Wednesday.
What we’re eating this week….
So I’m pretty much at the point where the pants no longer button comfortably so it was time to get real around here! A little meal planning and clean eating is where we are this week…oh…and saying no to the adult beverages for at least 10 days while I participate in the Advocare Herbal Cleanse. Too much holiday fun finally caught up with me!
Meat and veggies has definitely been on the menu this week. My hubby can grill up a mean steak and roasted broccoli was the perfect side.
Comfort food was also on the menu and my mom’s meatloaf was perfect! Steamed green beans and potatoes from the Fed and Fit cookbook were amazing.
Carly Jo has been watching the Pioneer Woman 16 minute meals and she was dying to make this grilled chicken strawberry salad. She made hers into a wrap but I enjoyed it plain and simple as a salad. Bonus, the boys weren’t interested so there are leftovers for our lunches!
Full disclosure, this was not my actual dish but it wasn’t as pretty. This Fed and Fit Sweet Potato Hash has been my breakfast every day and oh my goodness…so good!
What I’m Reminiscing About….
On Monday I celebrated 25 years of service working for Texas A&M and I’ve been thinking alot about how things have changed over that time. Not only has the campus grown by over 20,000 students in that time, when I think about that naive 22 year old who was really afraid to participate and share ideas and the person I’ve grown into today it makes me feel kind of proud of myself. I so wish I could have found a picture from that first staff ID but no such luck!
What I’m loving….
Having longer fuller lashes! I haven’t mastered getting a great picture and I totally failed at a before picture but trust me, my lashes are greatly improved since using the Rodan + Fields Lash Booth. I would love to help you increase your lash length too!
What we’ve been up to….
We started the year with a bang on a winter ski vacation in New Mexico followed up with a mom and son trip to Dallas to celebrate Dillon’s 15th birthday.
The boys have been doing a lot of duck hunting and Carly Jo spent two weekends in a row sitting in a deer stand with her daddy.
And we’ve been dog sitting alot while Jordan enjoys being a young adult! I’m thinking she owes me a guest post about her trip to Nashville!
What I’m dreading….
Swimsuit season….and evidently in Texas it’s like just around the corner because swimwear has already shown up in the stores! Every year I’m less an less excited about it and I need to really get over myself and just show that I can stay committed to being healthy consistently!
What I’m working on….
Y’all…I’ve got to get my layout specs finished and to my blog designer. It’s time for a change around here and she is ready as soon as I am.
What I’m excited about….
Vegas! That’s right, Keith and I are heading to Vegas for a little getaway to celebrate his sisters birthday. We took our first trip together to Vegas when we were dating and have been back once together. Let’s just say, it is not my very favorite getaway but I have been 4 times so I think I’ve at least figured out what I love to do (see the sites and shows) and what I can skip (drinking too much and throwing the dice off the craps table).
What I’m watching/reading….
I shared my 2016 Book Review last week and I’ve already finished 4 books since January 1st! Loving all the recommendations I’ve received from everyone else. My list just continues to get longer and longer.
And seriously, if you are not already on board watching this show GET..CAUGHT..UP…NOW!! This is the first time I’ve been so attached to a show in years and years. I did feel rather dumb when Lindsay noted that Jack is Jess from Gilmore Girls because I totally had not noticed at all!!
What I’m listening to….
My self conscious reminding me I vowed to waste not in 2017 every single time I head to a retailer online and start to browse!! Y’all, so hard to not shop!!
What I’m wearing….
Loving wearing beanies on those cold weather days! I finally found a couple I love plus I will always take an extra day of not fixing my hair! I found this very similar cream beanie for under $7!
Leopard always adds a little extra fun to an otherwise mediocre day! I’m loving the leopard sweater against the white jeans but thinking I will swap out the boots for a different pair. I picked up a pair of Wit and Wisdom jeans in white and love the way they fit. I typically have to size down but this time they were just right.
I’m itching for it to be really cold again so I can wear this outfit. I just love how the colors all came together!
Ignore the hair, but this is one of those outfits I haven’t worn in awhile and when I put it on I wondered why the heck not! Have you ever received a Giving Key? They are a really fun gift!
What I’m doing this weekend….
Woohoo, another weekend of no plans! I’m hoping to make some more progress cleaning out a few of our cluttered spaces and maybe a little scrapbooking.
What I’m looking forward to next month….
Baseball season!! That’s right, while most of you are all hyped up about the Super Bowl I’m just over here waiting for my favorite season to begin. This will be Dillon’s first year of high school baseball and Riley will head back to Spring Training at the end of the month. It will be a big year for both of them and I am excited to get rolling! #baseballismyseason
What else is new….
This Sole Society bag! I gifted one to Jordan for Christmas and fell in love with it myself. It actually holds alot for a tiny purse but I’m super happy with it. These cute booties are not new but have been a huge favorite since September. They are on sale again and I’m trying to refrain from buying in another color!
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