What's Up Wednesday...

 

Yes, it’s true. I hit a wall on what to talk about today, so we’re falling back to the trusty old What’s Up Wednesday theme, but I’d like to point out that it’s actually happening on Wednesday this time. Lately it’s happened on just about any day but Wednesday!

            So without further ado…

What we’re eating this week:

            I am using a Skinnytaste menu, and we’ve tried some new recipes that have proven to be quite delicious! This breakfast taco scramble is extra yummy and extra filling! The chicken fajita pasta was also really delicious and warmed over nicely. I think Ryan’s new favorite was this crispy oven roasted potato recipe, and I liked this sheet pan recipe that went along with it. I have a few more to try, but I love that we found some new winners!

What I’m reminiscing about:

            My Facebook memories told me that yesterday marked 12 years since I bought my wedding dress! That was such a fun night. My mom, Ryan’s mom, his sister, and his Aunt Sandy drove up to Fort Wayne, Sara (bridesmaid) joined us too, and I invited the ladies from WBCL, since they wouldn’t be able to be at the wedding itself. My sisters and Lynnette (matron of honor) joined virtually, and everyone voted on their favorites. I chose the dress I had loved online, and I still love it!

What I’m loving:

            I’m learning to make my own Greek Yogurt, and I love learning how to do it. I’m still in trial-and-error mode, but each week gets a little bit better. Ryan bought me a yogurt strainer, and I think it will resolve some of the most frustrating parts of the process, so I’m excited to try that on the next round.

What we’ve been up to:

            Planning! Lots and lots of planning. Planning for some things we’re teaching at church. Planning for things we’re hosting. Planning for our anniversary. Planning for next year. I’d love to tell you more, but you’ll just have to be surprised!

What I’m dreading:

            Coats. It’s so dumb, I know. But as the cooler weather comes back, I’m reminded that every walk around the lake, every trip to anywhere requires that extra pause for coats, hats, gloves, the whole bit. It’s such a first world problem and not a big deal, but I’m still dreading it.

What I’m excited about:

            To balance out the dread, I have to say that I am excited that I have gotten to pull out the flannels and leggings again. I haven’t seen them in several months, and I do love them. I suppose it’s a good trade-off for the whole coat thing.

What I’m watching/reading:

            Ryan and I have decided to give NCIS a try. We’ve never seen it, so we’re starting with the original series. We’re only 22 seasons behind, so that should only take a minute, right? (We picked it because the last show we watched was Bull, and the main character on that show, played by Michael Weatherly, is also in NCIS. We thought it might be fun to see a younger Michael. We still haven’t gotten used to him as anything but Bull.)

            Currently reading a memoir called The Wilder Life. It intrigues me. Come back in a few days and I’ll give you my thoughts on it.

What I’m listening to…

            Christmas music! (This shouldn’t surprise you.) David Phelps and I have put on some serious car concerts lately.

What I’m wearing…

            A mix of summer and fall, depending on the day. #Indiana.

What I’m doing this weekend…

            Among other things on a very full Sunday, I’m hosting some girls from our Sunday School class for a little informal fellowship time. This means that I should also be planning…a menu!

What I’m looking forward to next month…

            Decorating for Christmas! Adopting the practice of decorating for Christmas early (to accommodate our anniversary) has been one of the best things ever. It takes so much stress off my mind, and I no longer care if people judge me for it. I love decorating, I love Christmas, and I love enjoying the fruit of my hard work. I am so glad this is my new thing!