Favorite Moments: Had a wonderful lunch at Tazikis with a good friend. I am truly blessed with the amazing people in my life. We laugh together and cry together and it is always so good for my soul.
I have been making the best salads at home this week! Last night’s was mixed greens with apples, blue cheese, almonds and balsamic vinegarette dressing. It was sooooo delicious!!!
Someone has learned how to point this week. It is seriously so cute.
Favorite Recipe: Found this Whole 30 Pumpkin Chili recipe. Pretty sure you can’t get more fall festive than that!!! Can’t wait to try it out. Zoe loves pumpkin and has it a lot for lunches, I think she may have to test this out too.
Favorite Lust: Next time Loft runs a good sale, I need to scoop up this dress! It is buttery soft and so cozy and comfy. Perfect for fall/winter!
Favorite Funnies:
Me on a Tuesday when technology isn’t being my friend…
When the conversation turns serious…
Carrying bags while leaving Nordstrom Rack…
Me at 5pm…
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!! Linking up with Amanda.
This week we are having salads two nights, taco soup two nights and pork chops. For lunches I have soup and an apple for three days. I had a market salad from Chick Fila yesterday and I have lunch plans to eat out on Friday with some girl friends.
What I’m reminiscing about…
Baby Zoe!!! I know she is still technically a “baby,” but she is going to be one soon. And she is growing so fast and learning all these new skills and and and. I mean just look….
What I’m loving…
All the snuggles and smiles Zoe has been giving out! She is seriously the sweetest kid ever.
What we’ve been up to…
Just trying to stay above water. A certain tiny human has decided she doesn’t need to nap anymore, and it has been really hard to get anything done! I seriously need some of her energy. She is all play and explore these days. Other than that, just been working and doing the daily grind of life.
What I’m dreading….
Anything work related. LOL
What I’m working on….
I have been trying to get back on the exercise wagon this week. My goal is to be back at pre-pregnancy weight by Zoe’s first birthday. So far I am three for three this week and hope to continue. It feels good to get all those endorphins flowing first thing in the mornings!
What I’m excited about…
Fall weather!!! Supposedly we are supposed to be having some more fall like temps here soon. I will believe it when I see it.
I am also super excited about lunch on Friday! We haven’t had a girls night in a really long time. Since I have to get Zoe from daycare after work, doing happy hour isn’t really a thing for me anymore…so I am glad we are able to break up our work day and have a girls lunch!
What I’m watching/reading…
I am finishing up reading The Expats. It is so good!
And we are watching all the shows that have started back and trying out some new ones!!! We watched Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon on Monday night. BBT is one of my absolute favorites!!! And I really liked Young Sheldon.
We watched The Good Doctor last night. SOOOOO GOOOD!!!!!! Chris and I both predict it will probably be our favorite of all the new shows that come out. Go ahead and jump on The Good Doctor Train!!!
We watched Kevin Can Wait last night. They killed of the main female role from the first season to have the old duo from King of Queens this season. It was a little cheesy and I am not sure how long we will continue to watch it? We didn’t watch the last several episodes from the first season because we got bored with it, but wanted to see the new chemistry between these two.
And we are still catching up with Better Call Saul….
What I’m listening to….
Yes my Accent is Real by Kunal Nayyar on audiobook. And my usual 90’s and early 2000’s music.
What I’m wearing….
Trying to find the happy balance between YAY ITS FALL WHERE ALL THE FALL THINGS!!! And BUTTTTTTT ITS STILL HOT AS BALLS OUTSIDE SO CALM YOUR TITS. My Nordstrom Rack order with my clearance tanks should be coming in today!!! I did pick up a longer cardigan( in the color port wine) to wear with my summer dresses. It’s a great price point and it is butter soft!
What I’m doing this weekend….
My dad’s birthday was last weekend and a few months ago, my sister found a car show going on that she thought he would enjoy. It is this Saturday, so we are going to take him out to dinner first and then head over to the car show.
Also, Alabama plays Ole Miss at 8pm. I plan on being home in plenty of time for that!!! I hate games that are this late, hopefully I can stay up for the whole thing!
What I’m looking forward to next month…
Watching Hocus Pocus and hopefully starting some fall traditions with Zoe!!
I don’t have a lot of time to meal prep these days. Between working forty hours a week, having a baby, and just trying to do life….I don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen for every meal. Where we would be without a crock pot??? Seriously??? I am thankful everyday for mine. And you can tell, because it looks well used loved.
I was able to throw this meal together in just a few minutes, while Zoe crawled around the kitchen floor growling and managed not to splatter anything on my work clothes. When I came home that evening, our house smelled amazing and dinner was ready!
What You Need
Rack of ribs or package of already cut ribs (I used St Louis Style)
1 bottle of BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons of brown sugar (optional – I like it and would suggest it if you chose a sauce that doesn’t have a sweet taste or brown sugar already in it)
2-3 teaspoons of worchestershire sauce
2-3 teaspoons of minced garlic
2-3 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
Cooking Spray or crock pot liner (I ran out of my beloved liners and need to get more!!!)
What You Do
Spray your crock pot with cooking spray or use a crock pot liner.
Place your ribs into the crock pot.
Dump the rest of the ingredients in, covering the ribs.
Cook on low for 8 or more hours.
Come home to an amazing smell and meat literally falling off the bone.
If you want to add a little crisp off-the-grill feeling to them…you could bake them in the oven for 10-15 minutes on around 400 degrees. But ummm I often don’t feel like dirtying another pan.
I need someone to get me more coffee stat!!! I was up with a certain someone for nearly three hours in the middle of the night last night. I would have to gate check the baggage under my eyes this morning if I were flying. The good news is that I was still up at 4:05am to get my workout in this morning. That is what Monday is for, right? Getting back on track. No excuses.
We didn’t really do a whole lot this weekend. I started my Friday with a sushi date…with myself…at Whole Foods.
On the drive home, the sun was out and there was no rain to be found anywhere I could see….and yet there was a random rainbow! Great way to kick off the weekend!
Friday night I made turkey burgers and sauteed zucchini using eggs and almond flour to give it a little something something.
Chris had to work Saturday morning from home, so Zoe and I spent a lot of time playing. She didn’t want to nap anywhere but on me….so I watched Young and Hungry while she snored the afternoon away on my chest on the couch. I didn’t hate the cuddles.
Did you catch the Alabama game??? 59-0. Sorry Vandy. Chris was like…..should we be letting Zoe watch something so violent? Had me laughing. Georgia was looking good too!!!
Sunday morning, my sister and nephew came over and we all went to Target together to get the grocery shopping done. I picked up some Mexican for Chris and I for lunch. The rest of the day, Zoe fought naps (she had NONE) and Chris and I watched Taken, some Fuller House and Better Call Saul.
What didn’t happen this weekend?? Anything I needed to get done. With Zoe not wanting to nap, I didn’t get the grass cut or the house cleaned. There is stuff all over our kitchen table that needs to be put away. I managed to do a few loads of laundry, but I just hate knowing nothing else was done. I did finish a book that I read in the early morning hours on Saturday and Sunday. Like an actual physical book. It is rare I can finish one in two days.
How was your weekend? The weather people say that fall is supposed to return this week. Ummmm it is going to be 90 today so I will believe it when I see it. Happy Monday!
For no particular reason, this week seemed to get away from me faster than usual. I felt like I was in a constant panic to get things done most of the week…and I am so ready for the weekend!!!
Favorite Moments: Laura and I met for lunch twice this week! It was fabulous after her being gone all last week and not getting to see her. We had Babalu on Tuesday and Rowe’s yesterday. How amazing do these pork enchiladas look with the peanut slaw and chili sauce???
And this philly cheese steak with fries. Yum!
The rest of the week was spent eating healthier and cleaner. Lame. And I even left a few fries behind, showing total self control.
I have heard Zoe say “hi” and “bye” a few times this week. She doesn’t do it always…but when she does…I just think it is so amazing!
Favorite Recipe: How delicious does this look? If it says paleo vegan, then that means healthy…right?
Favorite Purchase: I bought this black tie back tank from Nordstrom Rack a few months ago and have worn it a ton. I always get several compliments on it when I wear it. Well, I noticed that they are on clearance now! They are only $9. These shirts are so flattering on and I love to wear my black one under sweaters and stuff too, making it last all seasons. I ordered it in white and heather grey and I can’t wait for them to arrive.
Favorite Lust: I want to get a long cardigan to make some of my summer dresses (the plain black one and black and white striped one) more fall appropriate. It will give them a different look than my jean jacket.
And I think this Loft dress would be perfect to add to that mix too!
Favorite Funnies:
Linking up with Amanda. Hope you have a great weekend!
