It's the last Wednesday of the month, which means I am linking up with Sheaffer, Mel and Shay for What's Up Wednesday!
What We’re Eating…
We had a tiny bit of a cool front here which means I foresee soup on the horizon, but for the most part this week it’s been simply, quick family-friendly meals like tacos, spaghetti, and meatloaf. One of my favorite meatloaf recipes I actually found on the back of a Quaker Oatmeal box years ago. It’s easy to throw together, and the best part; I usually have all the ingredients on hand.
Click here for the recipe.
What I’m Reminiscing About…
Ranger Baseball in October! Eeek! There's nothing better than watching baseball when it's cool outside! Come on Rangers, let's do it this year!
What I’m Loving…
We were in the upper 90's this weekend, so you can imagine I was overjoyed to finally have a cool, rainy Fall day!
What We’ve Been Up To…
The chill wasn't even out of the air yet, and we hit up the pumpkin patch with my mom last Saturday.
The kids picked out a few pumpkins...
Wandered through a hay maze...
And watched a pig eat a tomato???
You know, all typical pumpkin patch things...
What I’m Dreading…
What I’m Working On…
I've been working out for about three months now and am starting to notice changes, especially in my arm strength (which I never really had before). I remember the first week I worked out my trainer said to bring your exercise ball on Friday for Ball Day. I thought that sounds fun, like we're going to play a game of beach volleyball or something. Newsflash...it's not a game. Most of the exercises we do with the ball focuses on strengthening our core which I desperately need after three children.
This is my goal by January...
So, yeah. I just realized my trainer reads my blog, and now I've committed to that.
What I’m Watching & Reading…
Like everyone else in the blogging community, I am hooked on This Is Us. Even though I have only seen two episodes, I already feel so invested in the characters.
I had the goal of reading one book this month. I started reading Uninvited, and although I really like it...I'm still on page 20. I have a hard time finding uninterrupted down time to read.
My new goal is to finish this book by 2017.
What I’m Listening To…
What I’m Wearing…
Some of you may remember that I got Red Hunter Boots for Mother's Day, but I haven't had much of a chance to wear them, BUT I am looking forward to cooler weather and hopefully some rainy days so that I can break these out again! I actually look forward to getting out on rainy days now!
What I’m Doing This Weekend…
My mom and I are going to First Monday Trade's Days in Canton! Does anyone else think it's odd that it's called First MONDAY Trade's Day...yet it's not open on Monday? (It's open Thursday-Sunday BEFORE the first MONDAY). I guess "The Weekend Before The First Monday Trade's Day" was too wordy.
If you haven't been there and are near by, you should definitely check it out. I've only been two other times, but am always overwhelmed with how big it is!
What I’m Looking Forward To Next Month…
Two of my children have October birthdays, so we're in full out birthday planning mode around here. I can't wait to see them enjoy a day surrounded by the people that love them most!
This little guy will be FIVE years old!!
And, this sweet princess will be THREE years old!
What Is Your Favorite Fall Recipe…
My favorite thing to make in the Fall and Winter is definitely soup. I plan on sharing some of my favorite recipes over the next few months. In the meantime, check out Andrea's Pumpkin Palooza for tons of yummy ideas, including this Pumpkin Monkey Bread with Maple Drizzle!
That's what's up with me this Wednesday. What's up with you?
Emily