{Weekend Recap}

So, what happens when you sleep in on Sunday & then take a nap to catch up on all the sleep you've been missing out on the past few weeks?  You don't sleep AT ALL on Sunday night.  Seriously y'all - I was awake all. night. long.  I watched every hour on the clock & it sucked.  I generally don't have a hard time going to or staying asleep, but I've had a busy few weeks.  I was tired yesterday so we slept in & took a nap late yesterday afternoon {something else I don't generally do}.  But let me tell you - I'm paying for it today!  

Anyway...back to my weekend recap!  Friday night I got a call from my mom around 8:15 that they were headed back to the ER with my grandma.  She had just been there the night before for a bad UTI, but they released her Friday afternoon & by Friday evening - she had fallen.  Thankfully nothing was broke & after several hours, they released her.  I went up for a few minutes & ended up bringing this cutie home with me for a sleepover!

Morgan left around 11:00 & I made a quick trip to College Station.  I was starting to have Target withdrawals. =)  They had the cutest 4th of July dollar spot stuff so I couldn't leave empty handed!  Then I went to Hobby Lobby & they were putting out their fall stuff....most people think I am completely nuts but it made my day!   Honestly there is nothing I like about summer so hurry up August {yes, even though it's still 105 outside, I consider that the "start" of fall}.

Speaking of fall - check out my pumpkin patch!  I am going to be so disappointed if I don't get any pumpkins to grow so keep your fingers crossed!!

I did do a little decorating with my red, white & blue that I will keep up for Memorial Day & 4th of July.  Here's a sneak peek!  

Sunday, Nola & I were bums.  I admit it...and it felt good to do nothing.  We watched Hallmark movies, took a nap, went for a walk & for the first time in a long time - I fixed a "real" supper {meatloaf is my fav!}.

 

5 more work days & then I have a long weekend...can't wait.

Happy Monday, friends!!

{Life Lately}

Hey y'all & Happy Friday!  May is flying by...school is almost out, temps are about to be in the 100's and Hobby Lobby is about to have their fall stuff out! =)

Once again, it's been a busy week so here's a quick recap...

Friday was the 2 year anniversary of the Blue Bell layoff. Not exactly the kind of anniversary you want to celebrate, but it's fun to get together &  celebrate the fact that we still get to work together!

Saturday I got to babysit my favorite little guy for a few hours.  Seriously y'all, he is the sweetest baby ever.  I mean - just look at him!

Sunday was Mother's Day & we celebrated with burgers at Colby & Jodie's.  The early part of the week involved class reunion meetings, baseball & cleaning house like a mad woman.  I have gotten to where I hate cleaning house.  Hate. It.  But, I helped host a baby shower for my friend Carol on Thursday evening so some deep cleaning went down this week.  Like baseboards, ceilings {dang spiderwebs drive me CRAZY!!}, mini blinds...you name it - it got cleaned.

Last night was the shower!  We had a house full of great food & great friends...all of who can't wait to meet sweet Megan in July!

This weekend I have NOTHING on the agenda & I am pumped.  The house is clean & the yard is mowed.  Sleeping late & a trip to Target sound good to me! =) 

Have a great weekend!

{Chicken Pot Pie Fettuccine}

Happy Friday friends!  I'm always on the lookout for simple, quick {& inexpensive} meals to make so when I come across one that I like, I want to share it with you!  I got this one in an email from Pillsbury a few weeks ago & I finally got around to making it Sunday evening.  I love pot pies so what's better than a one-pot pot pie pasta dish!  How's that for a tongue twister?! =)

Chicken Pot Pie Fettuccine

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 carton (32oz) Progresso chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
Salt & pepper to taste
3/4 lb uncooked fettuccine
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

 

1. In 4-quart pot or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat; gradually beat in 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour with whisk until mixture is thick and smooth. 

2. Gradually pour in 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth and 1/2 cup milk, beating until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.

3. Add 3/4 lb uncooked fettuccine; cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and majority of liquid is absorbed. 

4. Stir in 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken and 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper; enjoy! 

 

It made LOTS so I had leftovers for days.  But it was super easy & really good! 

Happy cooking!

{Weekend Recap}

Seriously...

Man where do the weekends go?!  Another one has come & gone and it's Monday AGAIN!  Another busy weekend, but I checked a lot off my "list" so things should be slowing down soon!  Woohoo!

Thursday evening was a baseball double hitter for my nephew.  I stayed for the first game and then Morgan, Nola & I headed back to my house.  They all went to dinner afterwards so it got kinda late...everyone was tired so it was a slumber party in my bed til they got there to pick her up.

 Friday was Cinco de Mayo so of course we had to celebrate with margaritas & great friends!

It was also Maifest weekend so I spent several hours down there Saturday night working the wine booth & then cleaning up Sunday morning.  And yes I had a funnel cake for supper. =)

I spent Sunday afternoon mowing, repainting my fire pit chairs & relaxing in said chairs. =)  Nola swam...& clearly needs a bigger pool!

And now it's Monday & we get to do it all over again!  I get my hair cut & colored tomorrow and other than that - there is NOTHING on the agenda this week...can't wait!