1. What we're eating this week...
Monday: I wanted to try this Asian Salmon and Spinach Rice recipe that I found on fortheloveofbasil but I didn't have enough time to make the marinade so I just went with my go-to Barefoot Contessa marinade that I make almost weekly.
Tuesday: Citrus Dill Salmon burgers & Shrimp Diablo Burger from Central Market. We are this with my favorite rice pilaf and roasted broccoli.
Wednesday: Mix and Match Mama's Mexi Mac n' cheese
Thursday: We are headed to The Hale's house for Thanksgiving. Since there will be 17 adults and 10 kids, it's a potluck event. This year I am bringing this Apple Cranberry Bacon Salad
And a pie.
Yup.
A PIE.
How amazing does this look?
I can get down with that kind of pie.
2. What I'm reminiscing about
Thanksgiving last year. Loved spending time with my family down in Houston and will miss them this year, but love that they are close enough we get to see them often. Look how little Hayden was! Ahhhh!!
3. What I'm loving
These GapBody mix and match long sleeve tees are amazing. - they are so soft and comfy.
I might already have three of them. I love sleeping in long sleeve during the cooler months and these are perfect.
4. What we've been up to
Besides our little trip down to New Braunfels we have been hanging close to home. Kevin took the boys camping last Friday. Bryan and Blake joined them too!
I would say they had a blast but Grayson got sick and was 'getting sick' from 8pm to midnight. Needless to say they were exhausted when they got home on Saturday. Other than our daily routines we are just resting up and getting ready for the busy holiday season.
5. What I'm dreading
As excited as I am to put a Christmas tree up I am kinda dreading the daily battle of keeping Hayden away from it. I have no doubt that she will be interested in all of the sparkly ornaments and any wrapped gifts underneath. Hopefully this will be our last year of having to toddler proof our tree!
6. What I'm working on
Christmas shopping & wrapping
I have done most of my shopping for the kids and am now working on family & friends. Our December is pretty busy so I wanted to get all of this our of the way so we could enjoy all of our activities.
I get super excited about good deals - and I got yesterday on Amazon. Ryan asked for one of these VTech KidiZoom Smartwatches last year and since he didn't get it, he has asked again. It retails for $65, but on Amazon they had them for $32. I bought two for the price of one - Hot Dog!
7. What I'm excited about
Thanksgiving! Hanging out with our friends and family!
8. What I'm watching/reading
The Walking Dead
Scandal
Modern Family, Blackish, Fresh Off the Boat
And I did actually finish my Mindy Kaling book. Light and easy read. I am hoping to read more this month.
9. What I'm listening to
I feel like I should be saying Adle's new album. Honestly, every time I hear Hello...I turn the station. Slap me, I know.
I can appreciate how talented she is but I just have to be in the mood for her.
When I have the radio on I am always looking for a up-beat song or a good ol' country tune. Something I can sing a long too...even if I don't know all the words. This month I am loving:
Elle Goulding's 'On My Mind'
Blake Shelton 'Gonna'
10. What I'm wearing
I (along with the rest of Dallas) am loving this cooler weather. My go to outfits are jeans, booties and a sweater. These are a few of my current favorites! I guess I don't take many pictures of myself so the stock images will have to work.
Apparently I am on a Free People kick!
11. What I'm doing this weekend
Well, it looks like we are in for a rainy and chilly weekend! Sounds like great weather for pulling out the Christmas decorations, lighting a fire and trimming the tree. I am so excited because the boys are already asking about when we will decorate. I love how excited they get!
12. What I'm looking forward to next month
I am so excited for all of the fun things we have planned in December. It's going to be busy
- North Pole Breakfast
- Visiting Santa
- Trains at North Park
-Breakfast with Santa
-School Christmas Concert
-Dallas Children's Parade
- Fair Park Tree Lighting
-Light Up Lakewood
And lot's of fun parties!
- Kevin's work Christmas Party
-The Bells annual Christmas Open House
-Annual Sausage Party
-The Hoard's Annual Mixers & Merriment Party
-Nat's annual Cookie Exchange
-Susanne's Tacky Sweater Party
-The Jackson's annual Christmas Party
13. What else is new
I think I covered most things...
14. What is your favorite Christmas tradition
Growing up most of our traditions were not unique but I know the memories are. We watched Christmas movies, listened to Christmas music, baked cookies, visited santa, decorated the house and trimmed the tree. Decorating the Christmas tree was one of my favorite activities - I loved pulling out all of our special ornaments and hanging them up...and drinking egg nog (which now I have no interest in!) Another favorite tradition is homemade pizza on Christmas Eve. My dad started this one year and it kinda stuck. Now every year my dad and I are in charge - it's messy but such a fun tradition.
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