What we’re eating this week:
This week our menu…
Monday: Mongolian Beef with Brown Rice (shockingly, the kiddos ate this pretty well. They dipped their meat in Ketchup, but I’ll take it)
Tuesday: I made a chicken, green beans, and potatoes slow cooker meal that Tab and kiddos enjoy because I had GIRL’S NIGHT!
Wednesday: Tab’s getting in late, so I’m taking the night off from cooking. 🙂
Thursday: Salmon…my family all loves salmon so we try to have it as often as possible.
Friday: Something will be grilled in the backyard.
What I’m Reminiscing About:
Summer days spent at the pool.
What I’m Loving:
THIS WEATHER!!! I said this last month too, but our weather has been SO great lately! (As I’m typing this, the weather forecast has storms so let’s hope that doesn’t happen.) But the weather this weekend was amazing! Perfect for being outside.
What We’ve Been Up To:
Lots of nights spent outside. We’re soaking it up here in Texas. In the summer, if you’re outside you want to be in some body of water because it’s so hot, so we’re enjoying every last bit of these nice nights.
What I’m Dreading:
I’m not dreading a thing!
What I’m Working On:
I’ve been working on ironing out ALL the details for our summer vacation. These four people and I are gonna have a week of making some awesome memories.
What I’m Excited About:
NO MORE LUNCHES!!!
I’m sure you’ve read this post before, but Jen Hatmaker nailed it when she describes how we’re all feeling by the end of the year.
What I’m watching/reading:
Amazon suggested I read this one, so I ordered it. I’m about halfway through and will let you know my thoughts at the end. 🙂
Oh my goodness! Who’s watching the Real Housewives of Dallas? And if so, raise your hand if you’re as confused as I am? The Real Housewives of Dallas is very different than my usual favorites-New York, Beverly Hills, New Jersey…what is happening on that show? If you’re watching, please share your thoughts!
What I’m Listening To:
We’re getting ready for summer over here by listening to The Beach Boys on Pandora.
What I’m Wearing:
I’m fairly certain my white legs blinded people yesterday, but it was HOT!
Shorts: Exact here.
Sandals: Exact here.
Necklace: Exact here.
What I’m Doing This Weekend:
We’ll be grilling out with friends, enjoying the great weather, eating good food and this…
What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month:
Lots of things…the pool, legs that don’t resemble the color of white printer paper, dinner outside on the patio, the pool, Memorial Day weekend, watching Nixon’s baseball games, the pool. 🙂
My Favorite Mother’s Day Gift to Give/Receive:
On my first Mother’s Day, Tab went all out and got me a ring with Ebby Lee’s birthstone. I was not expecting it at all, which made the present even better.
Happy Wednesday, Ladies!! XOXO
Love jen Hatmaker and am DEFINITELY watching dallas…why in the world is Leanne on that show?! Ive been dyin to ask you if you know/see any of these women around town?! 🙂
I've never seen any of those women but I'm up in the suburbs. :). Isn't this season so strange?
I'm watching & confused each episode! What is with these women???
I think it's SUPER strange. Ready for my jersey girls to come back! 😉
No. More. Lunches. And all the mamas said "amen". Girl…I cannot wait to stop making lunches! 😉
Me too!!! I've been begging my kids to eat in the cafeteria!
I am die hard Real Housewives of Everywhere! RHWD is so confusing! The makeup seems really bad, the who season is focused on just charity work (which is good! But is seems like there should be something else going on), the filming seems to be a lower quality. The short run series that had Courtney Kerr in it on Bravo….Single in Dallas…was so much better.
I agree!! I watched the entire first episode and was so confused. It's very different than any other "Real Housewives".
Oh my, YES to watching Dallas! I have been wondering if you recognize places they film/neighborhoods?! Definitely unlike any other season. Stephanie and Brandi crack me up- they for sure like to have fun!
I've recognized some places but I'm definitely not a part of their "social circle" they're always talking about. Haha! We live about 30 minutes north of town so I very rarely get outside a little five mile radius. 🙂
YES! Can't wait for more pool competitions this summer with all of the different categories! 🙂
Absolutely!!! Me too!!
I'm so ready for no more lunch and backpack packing!!!
I agree!!!
I just started watching the Real Housewives of Dallas so not sure what I think about it yet.
Me either!! The word that keeps coming to mind is "strange". Hahahaha!
The other word that comes to mind is 'poop'. Cringe.
AMEN AMEN AAAAAAAMEN to no more lunches. Over it!!!
Also, I am watching the RHWD and you are right a little odd to say the least. Are these people friends? Most of the shows all the ladies for the most part are really close but these ladies seemed to be picked at random in hopes they all get along. Btw they do not give charity events a good name. I really hope it gets better…surely it can't get worse.
They don't seem to be friends. Do they? I agree. Has to get better. 🙂
I think the new Real Housewives of Dallaa seems like all the girls are immature and selfish which makes it hard to find a "character" you like or relate to. I think even in Beverly Hills, you can relate to a little bit of one of those ladies stories, but not this series!
Completely agree-it's a hard season to get into.
Your pool is amazing!!! And I may have looked at my kids lunch accounts yesterday to figure out exactly how much they need to buy their lunch at least 2 days a week the rest of the year…over packing lunches!!!
I definitely get it!!
I agree it's so strange!
Yet I can't not watch it. Lol
I think Stephanie is my fav..her laugh and all lol
Me either! I'll be watching with you!
And she reminds me so much of Whitney from the batchelor
Doesn't Stephanie remind you of Whitney from Chris Soules season of the Bachelor?
YES!!!
Yes 100 %
I feel like this cast is trying TOO hard. Like they all want to make a statement so they can stay on the show or something. I kept thinking "this would be so much better with Shay, Erika, Andrea and their Texas friends". Let's suggest that to Andy Cohen!
Oh girl! I'd have hives for days! Haha!
I told my b/f the same thing about Erika, Andrea, & Shay! I said they can't possibly act like these women & do the things they do. Hee hee hee 😊
Hey…I think the pool should be on your list of summer faves. haha We had girls night last night and I'm still smiling from all the laughing we did. Have a super Wednesday!
I'm watching Real Housewives of Dallas and am confused too! Okay, the lady that was a carnie kid (I forget her name!)…wow let's talk about her! How did she manage to get into the "charity" world and on the show?! Since you're in Dallas, I have to ask is the charity world a big social status thing like they make it look? Sad it's more about making a statement than helping the cause! You should do a post on it, I'm dying to know your thoughts…I could go on and on and on!
RHWD is Not my favorite it's very odd and needs to be recast! I love the Housewive franchise wish this one had been as good as the others 🙁
Amen to packing lunches!! I cannot wait to hear your review on Balancing in Heels! I love to read and I need some good summer books! Especially ones to read on vacations this summer.
I'd totally watch a real housewives with you and shay and Andrea and co. Ratings would be through the roof!!
Quality seems poor along with the selection. I think the producers are making fun of Dallas and the housewives are making us look bad!! I don't think it will last past a couple of seasons–plus I'm guessing the whole city of Plano has boycotted!! lol
So I'm glad you brought up RHOD! I think what is off is the casting. It feels like a stretch in some aspects, especially when they try to portray the woman has connected to "high society." In other cities like New York and Beverly Hills, the women seem much more connected. I must admit that I keep watching it, but I'm not sure quite how I feel about it yet!
I think someone else in the comments section asked this, but is the charity scene as big as they portray it?
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Real Housewives of Dallas is so strange! I just keep wondering how many more episodes are going to revolve around Jesus juice and their charity parties. Charity is a good thing but they make it seem so odd. I'm not sure what qualifies LeeAnne as a housewife and I think she's a bit mean. I'm totally down for a recast! -xx Leah || Chasing Texas
I heard somewhere that apparently when the housewives were filming they did not know which network the show was going to, they were just trying to pitch it to someone! And then last minute bravo picked it up. Totally strange!
Yes! Amen, to no more lunches!!! What a job! 😛
I only make lunches 2 days a week and I'm ready for a break too!! HA! And the weather has been awesome lately! We are soaking it up over here. Ps. I love your new backyard!!!!!
RHWD has my mind going 15 different places at once. These girls are COOCOO! And i feel like LeeAnn should be giving herself some of the speeches she's giving others with her attitude
I was so excited about RHWOD and they are a huge disappointment! Kind of like RHWOM was……its painful to watch but with that being said….I am still watching. Like a train wreck I can not look away. Brandi is a hot POOP mess. LOL
RHOD act like weirdos. Like teenagers?? It's so stupid. And I like all of the other shows.
I would love to have your favorite salmon recipe. My husband and I love salmon,our boys not so much! Trying to find a way to make it so we can all eat it and not have to make a different meal for them. Thanks!
Yes!! Can you please share your salmon recipes? Thanks so much!