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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

What's Up Wednesday

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This holiday season is flying by. I feel like we are just starting to enjoy it and it is almost over. We are prepping for Christmas, reminiscing about Thanksgiving and excited for the girls 4th birthday. How did that happen?

What's Up Wednesday

WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...

Sunday: We had take out since we didn't arrive home until 5:30 pm and still had to drop off the car rental.


Tuesday: Take out since I am getting my hair done!

Wednesday: One Sheet Mongolian Beef (soooo good)

Thursday: Homemade pizzas

Friday: Not Sure.

Saturday: Not sure.

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...

Our Thanksgiving. We had a lot of fun, spent time with family and ate a ton of food. I am trying to hit it hard in the gym in preps for all the yummy food we eat in December. But I am also reminiscing about last year's Christmas and the girls past birthdays. Seriously, time is going by so fast.

WHAT I'M LOVING...

Well I did buy myself a few things lately. Some were in November and some were during Black Friday. I did resist buying on Cyber Monday, but that is because I bought myself a big Christmas present. I finally caved and bought myself LL Bean Duck Boots (the insulated ones). I got them for 25% off and I couldn't pass up that deal.

I have also bought myself some A&E jeans in hopes they fit. They arrived while I was gone, so we shall see if they fit and work. I did buy myself this sweater and I love it.
AE Waffle Cardigan

I also bought this flannel.
AE AHHMAZINGLY SOFT FLANNEL BOYFRIEND SHIRT

I recently bought Stila's lip and cheek compact and I LOVE it. I got the peony color and it goes on with just a finger and it looks amazing along with my blush. I haven't used it on my lips yet, but for the cheek, it is a winner.
Stila Lip and Cheek

When I was in Vegas, my cousin introduced me to Rose Water spray and I LOVED it. We went out and immediately bought some. 
Rose Water Spray

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...

Well this last month, we have been going to dance class which the girls are really accelerating in. We went to our last home football game. We are getting into the Nevada Basketball season (hello #5!!!). We had Thanksgiving in Las Vegas and now we are getting ready to cut down our Christmas tree and celebrate the Christmas season.

WHAT I'M DREADING...

Nothing really. December and Christmas are amazing times!!!

WHAT I'M WORKING ON...

Decorating for Christmas, shopping guides, my shopping lists, planning out the girls birthday celebrations and cookie ideas for Christmas.

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT...

Our long weekend trip to Arizona for Nevada basketball, Christmas and the girls birthday. December is an amazing month.

WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING...

At the end of last month, I downloaded The Good Widow, but I have yet to read a page. I feel like with most of my Christmas shopping done, I can relax and read more in my free time.

As for TV, I have been watching This is Us, a bunch of Christmas movies (Christmas with a View, Christmas Wedding Planner, etc.) Making a Murderer season 2, Grey's Anatomy, Riverdale, Modern Family and Escape to Dannemore.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...

Pandora and all of the Christmas music.

WHAT I'M WEARING...

Pretty much all the comfy things. I have been wearing more leggings (which is definitely not like me), sweaters, booties, flannels, cozy socks and sweatshirts. 

WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...

Well on Friday, we are going to cut down our Christmas tree and put it up this weekend. We also have the girls dance class where they are rehearsing for their Christmas recital and it is one of my dearest friends birthdays, so I hope to see him as well.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH...

I can't wait for Christmas with my girls and their 4th birthday!!!

WHAT ELSE IS NEW...

Nothing much. I am already a pretty open book on here.

BONUS: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ELF ON THE SHELF TRICK?

Well I haven't done any tricks, so I am excited to read everyone's as I need tricks to start this year!

16 comments :

  1. 4. How are they 4! Gosh time has flown. Love that you cute down your own tree, we will never have a real tree due to clean freak hubs

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    1. Haha. I am a clean freak, but I just vacuum a lot. Ha. I can't believe how fast time has flown.

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  2. I want to go back to a real tree so badly - or at least just once so Andi can experience it! I'm going to try that Mongolian beef thingy ASAP by the way! Hope y'all have a great week!

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    1. You most definitely should. The Mongolian Beef is a huge favorite in our house.

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  3. I will be making that mongolian beef, how yummy! I cannot believe they are 4 already! I love picking out a tree, except I just did it at whole foods, your experience sounds way better!

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  4. YASSSSS to Bean Boots! They're my absolute go-to all year-round out here in the PNW, and they got me through many a super cold winter in NNY. You're going to love them, friend!

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  5. I absolutely love one sheet pan meals!!! They are so easy and the best!

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  6. I feel like I have a lot of shows to watch after missing a few days from being away this week!

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  7. Yay for nothing to dread! And homemade pizzas - YUM! I need to start that tradition in our house <3
    Green Fashionista

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    1. That is always a nice thing!!! It is a good one. I love making them. Super easy and cheap!

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  8. We love homemade pizzas. Your December sounds like so much fun. We have loved having college basketball back. We are big Gonzaga fans. What a fun month ahead. I hope you have a great rest of your week!

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    1. Oh wow. So I am going to Phoenix in about a week to watch the Pack play Grand Canyon and Gonzaga play Tennessee. That is sooo cool!!! I hope you have a great rest of your week too!

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  10. I can't wait to see what you think of the AE jeans! People rave about them but I (for whatever reason) cannot fit my legs into them! It makes me so sad :(

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