What's Up Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday Friends!!! I'm linking up today with Scheaffer, Shay, and Mel for What's Up Wednesday!!!

Let's get right to it!

1. What We're Eating This Week..... I rarely take food pictures! Ha! So I don't have any pics to show for it, but on Monday night I made a killer Cheesy Mac Dish!

Cheesy Mac: Brown ground beef with onion (I didn't have an onion, so I used red bell pepper). While beef is browning boil 1 package of Macaroni Noodles. Once beef is finished, drain any grease. Sprinkle about 1/4 c. of flour, and 1 small container of Heavy Cream with 1 can of tomato soup (I didn't have tomato soup, so I used marinara sauce- it's basically the same thing!) Stir soup, cream, and flour together to thicken and bring to a boil. Don't forget to stir your noodles! Add 1 c. cheddar cheese, and 1 c. gouda cheese to the sauce, stir in to melt cheeses. Drain macaroni noodles, add to your beef, sauce, and cheese mixture, and stir. Allow everything to heat and simmer through together. 

Y'all, I saw this dish on facebook and wasn't quite sure about it, but it was supper yummy!!!

Tuesday night we had Chicken Tortilla Soup. I just put everything in the crock pot before I left for work: frozen chicken breast, drained and rinsed can of black beans, 1 can of rotel, 1 package of taco seasoning, 8 oz of heavy cream, and chicken broth. I shredded the chicken once I got home and served it with tortilla chips and shredded cheese!

Last week we had meatball sub sandwiches! These are super easy to throw together! I made meatballs using a quick google search, and then I topped each sandwich with pepperoni, meatballs, sauce, cheese, Italian seasoning, and baked them in the oven. Once they were finished, I sprinkled Parmesan cheese on top and served with a salad. We all gobble these up!

I'm not sure what we'll be having for the rest of this week, because I don't plan that far ahead!

2. What I'm Reminiscing About.... 

Summer!!!! I can't wait to spend some of our time at the pool and at the lake! I live for lazy, sunny, summer days!

And honestly, the days where my grandmother was doing better. I've had a lot of pictures come across my Timehop recently, and it just makes me remember how special she is to us. Her health has been declining, and my mother has been a saint taking care of her! But, I miss the days of her being able to keeping up with us (shopping and trips), and keep up with the girls. They love getting to spend time with her. 

3. What I'm Loving!.........

Adding a drop of Tangerine essential oil to help flavor my water!

All things Pink!

Peppermint Brownies!!!! These are seriously the best, and I dare you to eat just one!

And this sale from Young Living!!! And yes, I'm giving you $25.00 cash back as a thank you!!! If you've been interested in essential oils, then now is the time to jump in! Just email me or leave me a comment below!

4. What We've Been Up To........

Last week, Gretchen had surgery. We went to our follow up appointment yesterday and everything is looking well! She recovered super quick and she's good to go!!! We are so thankful for everyone's prayers!

We've been spending our weekends at her basketball practices and games. 

The big girls have been watching a ton of American Girl videos on YouTube!

And we had a little weekend trip to Arkansas. 

5. What I'm Dreading.....

Spring Football!!!!

The team starts practicing next week, and I know the days will be long when DJ's at the office! I'm hoping we can squeeze in a few after school trips or head up to practice on Saturdays, but I'll miss him not being home! We've gotten settled in to a great routine, and spring practice always messes things up again. Tis the life of a football wife. 

6. What I'm Working On... I ordered a few storage cubes from Thirty One, and this weekend I hope we can finally get our upstairs craft closet organized. We also need to finish hanging Gretchen's curtains, a canvas painting, and maybe get a banner up in her room. I also ordered these butterflies from Pottery Barn Kids and we need to hang them in Megan's room along with a canvas above her bed. So, this weekend, I'll be busy getting bedrooms decorated and put together!

7. What I'm Excited About....

We are heading to Silver Dollar City for Spring Break and I'm excited for a few days out of town!

8. What I'm Watching/Reading.....

I've been reading this book since the beginning of the year. I highly recommend it if you have girls! I read one chapter at a time and then try to work on what it talks about, before moving on to the next chapter. So, the first chapter talks about Praiseworthiness, and praising your children. So, I'll work on praising them more throughout the day, and then I move on to the next chapter and work on that topic. Eventually, I'll get through the entire book!

Grey's is back on and I'm so excited!!!!

I'm watching the Bachelor and Criminal Minds, and trying to wait patiently for Nashville to come back on. 

9. What I'm Listening To.... 

At this very moment, I'm listening to DJ telling our middle child to get in the bed! He came home right at bed time and she snuck down to see him!

10. What I'm Wearing...

At this exact moment this is what I'm wearing. It was rainy here in Tulsa on Tuesday!

Hunter Rain Boots

Leggings

Tunic- Mine is out of stock, but this one is Navy and cute!

I wear my Bar necklace every single day. 

And you'll likely find some Stella & Dot bracelets and a Rustic Cuff on my arm. 

11. What I'm Doing this Weekend...

I need to get Gretchen's room finished up, Megan's room finished, I'm having a fun little Facebook event on Friday night, followed up with another one on Saturday! DJ and I have talked about taking the girls to the circus, Gretchen will have basketball, and after church on Sunday, I'll probably need a nap!

12. What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month...

Spring Break!!!!

I found out today that DJ's sister, brother in law, and their two kids are coming to Tulsa at the beginning of our Spring Break and then we're ending the weekend in Branson!

13. What Else is New....

Hmm.... nothing much! I think that all sums up life right now!!!

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