**What’s up Wednesday** {11.30.2022}

It’s the  last Wednesday of the month. On this day, I link up with Mix and Match Mama and Sheaffer. I share what has been going on with us lately. It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing, a little what we’re doing, a little what we’re watching and a little bit of everything else all in one post. 

Grab your hot cocoa or yummy Starbuck’s Holiday drink, a cozy blanket and let’s get to it! 

1. What We Are Eating This Week:

I feel like when this part of the year hits; it’s so hard to plan for what to cook, and we are so busy! So, this is what’s happening this week. 

Sunday: BBQ chicken, Leftover Mac n’ Cheese, Baked Beans

MondayStuffed Peppers, Butter Peas 

 Tuesday: Leftover Chicken and sides 

Wednesday: Out to eat to celebrate a coworker’s retirement! 

Thursday: North Pole Breakfast!

Friday: Out to eat before Christmas Parade 

Saturday: Kitchen’s closed! 

2. What I’m Reminiscing About: 

Look at these sweet babies, Addison with Claire. This was in 2016. They were so tiny! 

In 2017, we took the girls to Dollywood. 

In 2019, we took the girls to see Frozen 2. It was their first movie experience. 

And, we went to Cade’s Cove. Lots of sweet memories. 

I LOVED this trip to Asheville, NC in 2020. Even though it was right during Covid, we had the best time! We loved staying at the Grove Park Inn! 

And, here are the turkeys last year. 

3. What I’m Loving:

I love a good smelling candle, add in a Christmas scent, and it makes me super happy! 

 

4. What We’ve Been Up To:

Earlier this month, we celebrated Addison’s birthday and visited the Georgia Aquarium. She had the best time with her Best friend and cousin, Adalynn. 🙂

I went with some of my best girlfriends back to our college town, Dahlonega. We had so much fun and ate some amazing food! I’m still dreaming about that White Pizza. 

We loved our time at The Blue House. 

And, we had so much fun with family and celebrating Thanksgiving! 

5. What I’m Dreading:

I’m not really dreading anything right now. 😉 I’m so excited about the upcoming Christmas holidays!  

6. What I’m Working On: 

I’m working on this blog post as well as some school work. 

I am also busy buying lots of presents on our Christmas lists! 

7. What I’m Excited About: 

I am really excited about all the fun things and events we have planned next month! 

8. What I’m Watching/Reading:

I am wrapping up the third season of Love is Blind. What can I say, I like reality tv that I don’t have to think too hard about. Ha! I have enjoyed this season. It always blows my mind that they are throwing out the L word without ever meeting and on like the 2nd “date”. Crazy! 

Of course, I have also been watching ALL the Hallmark Christmas movies! They are always a favorite this time of year! 

I have slowly been making my way through Nicholas Sparks’ Dreamland this month. At night, I have just been exhausted, and this book hasn’t kept my attention enough to read more than like 5 pages before falling asleep. LOL. Anywho, I am on the last third of the book, and I feel like it finally started getting good about halfway through. Maybe it was just me, because it has really great reviews! So, if you love Nicholas Sparks books, I would definitely check this one out. 

Here’s what Amazon has to say: 

Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded his aspirations. Now the head of a small family farm in North Carolina, he spontaneously takes a gig playing at a bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, seeking a rare break from his duties at home.
 
But when he meets Morgan Lee, his world is turned upside-down, making him wonder if the responsibilities he has shouldered need dictate his life forever. The daughter of affluent Chicago doctors, Morgan has graduated from a prestigious college music program with the ambition to move to Nashville and become a star. Romantically and musically, she and Colby complete each other in a way that neither has ever known.
 
While they are falling headlong in love, Beverly is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind. Fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, she is trying to piece together a life for them in a small town far off the beaten track. With money running out and danger seemingly around every corner, she makes a desperate decision that will rewrite everything she knows to be true.
 
In the course of a single unforgettable week, two young people will navigate the exhilarating heights and heartbreak of first love. Hundreds of miles away, Beverly will put her love for her young son to the test. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.

9. What I’m Listening To: 

I’m currently listening to Christmas Music 24/7. 🙂 

10. What I’m Wearing: 

I have had this sweater for about a year and got it at a little boutique. However, I was in Kohl’s shopping on Black Friday, and saw this one that looked almost identical!! And, right now, it is $15!!! Wow! You can’t beat that price! Use code: GOSHOP20 at checkout!! Wow! Kohls has some awesome deals right now! 

I got these Bed Stu boots last year, and I love them! They are so stylish and so comfortable! If you’ve ever tried these shoes or handbags you know they’re good! 

Cozy Button Up Henley Sweater / Wit & Wisdom Jeans (Mine are from Nordstrom Sale, these are very similar from AmazonBed Stu Lydyi

We have already been wearing our Christmas shirts. I love these matching ones. 

11. What I’m Doing This Weekend: 

Our weekend is very packed, and I am so excited about all the Christmas fun to kick-off the season. Friday night, we have a Christmas Parade, Saturday morning, we have Christmas dance recital practice. We have our first basketball game at 12:30. Then, we are headed down to Callaway Gardens to see the beautiful lights! Sunday afternoon, we have our first Christmas family gathering! 

12. What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month:

ALL THE Christmas!! We love Jesus around here and LOVE celebrating! 

13. Favorite Amazon Find:

I ordered this Digital Picture Frame, from Amazon, as a Christmas gift. I am really excited about being able to share photos with family members easily! 

Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame

These air fresheners are amazing! They smell like the wonderful Glamorous laundry detergent, come in a four pack, so they’re super easy to gift to someone, or keep in different places like your closets. 🙂

Auto Glam Air Fresheners

 

14. What Else Is New:

That is all! 

Thank you all for reading. I hope you have the best day!! See you back here on Friday! 

xo

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