What's Up Wednesday

It's Wednesday so let's see what I've been up too!

 

 

What We're Eating This Week

School starts next week so I'm trying to get a few new things in our rotation before we're on more of a routine. Of course I turned to some of my favorite bloggers for great ideas!

Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad

Tortellini Taco Bake

Taco Pie

{I promise we don't only eat things that use taco seasoning}

What I'm Reminiscing About

L starts Pre-K next Tuesday. Derek rolls his eyes at me every time I get sad. He's going 2 days a week. He says "it's hardly school". I don't care. My baby will be away from me in the big wide world 2 days a week. I've decided 4 1/2 years its not long enough for you to be a "baby". Why must they grow up so fast?? L is a smart, silly, passionate little guy. He is SUPER type A and must have everything in order. I am going to miss him terribly {even if it's only 2 days a week}

What I've Been Up To

Really we have just been getting ready for school. We have gotten a few new clothes, new shoes and a fresh haircut.

What I'm Dreading

 Next Tuesday morning. See above. I promise to be excited and happy in front of him but I'm defiantly dreading dropping him off. So many emotions. 

{I feel I need to put it out there that my brain really does know that he will have a wonderful year, he is ready, he is going to have so much fun and grow so much. And I am excited for him.  My heart though... different story}

What I'm Working On

I'm SO SO excited! I've decided it's time to have a photography website! I'm just starting so I don't have anything to show yet. Stay tuned!

What I'm Excited About

The temps here in Texas are finally *starting* to come down to a more humane temperature. Which means fall is coming! The -ber months!! My most favorite time of the year!!! From September 1 thru New Year's Eve there is not one thing I do not love.

What I'm Watching

Derek and I just started watching HBO's "True Detective". We are only 2 episodes into the first season but I'm LOVING it so far! 

What I'm Listening To

I'm not a fan of country music really but I saw Sam Hunt on The Tonight Show a couple of weeks ago and I can not get his song out of my head! Super fun! 

What I'm Wearing

I recently bought this shirt and I'm loving it! It's defiantly going to be a staple in my fall wardrobe! 

What I'm doing this weekend

We don't have any big plans yet which probably means we will have a quiet weekend. Since soccer starts next week and then we'll have soccer games every Saturday morning for many weeks, a quiet weekend is just what we need.

What I'm looking Forward to Next Month

The start of September starts my favorite time of year. I love everything about fall and then the holidays. I'm looking forward to getting it all started!

O is 9 months!

My little sunshine baby just turned 9 months old! I think I say how I can't believe how fast the boys are growing up all the time but I really feel that way! HOW can he be 9 months old already???

All three boys have weighed in at almost the same weight and length at 9 months. It's amazing how they are following the same pattern. It's like it's genetic or something. ;) O is a whopping 24 pounds. I know - that's a ton. But really these boys are just made of concrete. O is a very lite eater. You'll just have to believe me.

A few things about Mr. O at 9 months.

He just started crawling! I now have all 3 mobile. Pray for me.

He continues to be the best baby! I seriously won the baby lottery. Never fussy and always happy!

He loves his brothers. He fills with excitement anytime they happen to play near him or give him attention. I know he can't wait to really play with them.

He's an excellent sleeper! He is still napping three times and day and all night! {I told you I won the baby lottery!}

He has 6 teeth. 2 bottom and 4 on top.

We love him like crazy!!!!

Weekend Recap

We had an observably uneventful weekend. Saturday I didn't even get out of pajamas. The weekends when we slow down and take the time to relax and recharge are needed! L starts Pre-K in a few weeks and about the same time fall soccer will in full swing. I'm glad we took the this weekend to unwind while we had it!

Friday Favorites

I've read Erica and Andrea's blogs for awhile. Now that I have a blog of my own I'm going to link up with their Friday favorites!

This week started with a trip to the splash pad. It's been super duper hot here so this fun morning was just what we needed! I think the boys would say this is a favorite!

I've been working on first day of school crafts and projects. One of the things I've been working on is for L's teacher's beginning of the year gift. It will include these cookies. They are a favorite around here!

Monster Cookies

Later in the week R got an ear infection. NOT a favorite for sure but slowing down and spending down time with my boys is always a favorite!

Happy Friday!
Jenny

First Blog Post!

Hello! Welcome to my new little corner of the internet. I am a wife and a mommy to three little boys. Which also makes me everything else in the world. A cook, designer, nurse, accountant, personal assistant,etc.... Moms you understand right?!
So since this is my first post here are a few facts about me:

I am now a stay at home mom but that is a recent thing in my life. I spent 8 years as a first grade teacher.

I love love love photography. I'm trying to get better everyday.

I like to call myself a "geographical mutt". I have lived in Texas for over 10 years now but I grew up in the Midwest. I have also spent a lot of time on the East Coast and have some family from there. My husband is from the South so I feel like they're my people too.

I strive to be positive about everything everyday. NO it doesn't always work but I try. 

I love to be creative. It makes me feel like everything is balanced and right in the world when I'm creating.

So here's hoping I can keep up with this blogging thing! Cheers!