What's Up Wednesday!

How has it already been a month since my last What's Up Wednesday and why does summer go by so fast!?!?!?!  Waaahhhhhh!!!!




...WHAT WE'RE EATING THIS WEEK...

Sunday: Our Father's Day menu consisted of grilled ribs, Caesar salad, and macaroni-corn

Monday: Leftovers (We were at the pool too late to make anything.)

Tuesday: Craig was at a work event so some neighbors and I ordered pizza!

Wednesday: Turkey Burgers & Steak Fries

Thursday, Friday, and the weekend: I have a ton of freezer meals after hosting a Wildtree meal prep party and also attending a meal prep workshop at HyVee so we'll likely have a few of those! 


...WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...
The birth of my first born! We are only 12(!) days away from his third birthday!! I can't believe it was three years ago that I sat anxiously and excitedly awaiting his arrival and wondering every day if that would be the day!  Here we are shortly before being induced on the morning on July 6, 2012...



...WHAT I'M LOVING...
Our neighbor friends.  And Monday nights!  I nervously invited two neighbors (that I didn't know very well) over for the Bachelorette premier in May. Now the group has grown to seven neighbors and two non-neighbors (who live fairly close). I feel like I've known all of them forever and I love that we all get along so well! We seriously have the best time on Mondays!! Of course, the food and wine may play a part, but I also love the girl time! I think half of us go home not even knowing what happened on the show, but I could sure tell you all about their birth stories! (Fun fact: almost every single one of us has a 2--almost 3--year old!) The best part? Despite rotating houses, it's always a short walk home! Even at 12:45 a.m....

P.S. Anyone want to move here?  These are the houses being built on our block alone.  Never mind the new part of the neighborhood near the future elementary school!



...WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...
Nothing major but we seem to constantly have stuff going on! I guess that's the beauty of summer! Baseball (on Saturday mornings for Brantley), baseball (the Royals) on t.v., a family wedding last weekend, lots of pool time, and lots of neighbor time (remember we all have 2-year olds!). I've been trying to go somewhere with the boys everyday...a new park, open gym, play dates, the grocery store, kiddie concerts, the pool, music class, breakfast, etc.! It helps to minimize the whininess and fighting among the boys and makes our days more fun anyway!



...WHAT I'M DREADING...
I'm both dreading and looking forward to the 4th of July! It's my second favorite holiday (after Christmas) but it also means summer is quickly coming to an end.  I'm especially dreading having to go back to work in August.  It's coming far too quickly and this has been my favorite summer ever!  I seriously want to cry when thinking about not being with the boys all day, every day like I am now!


...WHAT I'M I'VE BEEN WORKING ON...
Festive garland to drape around my chalkboard, planning Brantley's 3rd {and first friend} birthday party (although there's not much to plan...it will be a minimal decor, low-key ice cream social), and this DIY gallery for the kids' artwork!  And teaching Brantley to spell his name...he got it in under one day! #proudmama


 
...WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT...
All of those ready-to-go meals in my freezer!  Currently, there's about 16 of them!  Although I'd love to save them for when I return to work in August, they are also nice for summertime because they allow us to go to the pool for awhile in the evening and come home to an easy-to-prep meal.


...WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING...
Just the same old!  Bachelorette and Royals!



...WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...
Cicadas.  Not so much anymore, but man, there was a week or so when they were everywhere.  And loud!!  Both of the boys were very interested in them and not at all afraid of them...


...WHAT I'M WEARING...
Same as last month - my swimsuit, romper cover-up, and a fedora.  Love me some summer.


...WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...
Baseball on Saturday morning, pictures for a friend afterwards, and perhaps a trip to a local waterpark or pool with a splash pad (weather permitting).



...WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH...
Like I said, I love the 4th of July and all that it entails--food and fireworks.  I'm also looking forward to our 5-year anniversary on July 10!


...WHAT ELSE IN NEW...
I can't think of anything else new.  Just loving life right now!


...WHAT WE ARE DOING THIS JULY 4...
  Since it's also Brantley's birthday weekend, my family will be here. We have tickets to the Royals game that Friday night (fireworks + buck night), but no specific plans for the 4th...though I'm sure it will include the pool and some summertime food!

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Linking up with Shay @ Mix & Match Family and Mel @ The Larson Lingo.

3 comments:

  1. Umm, can I please be your neighbor and watch the bachelorette with you? I'm kind of over her this season and actually did stop watching, BUT if I had a party to go to, I'd be all about it! PS those houses look AMAZING

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  2. oh gosh is that your splash pad? That looks amazing! Turkey burgers and steak fries - yum. Fun that you have all those freezer meals too. Totally a nice thing to have for pool evenings.

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  3. I agree, that splash pad is amazing! The birthday invites are so cute, it's sure to be a good time.

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