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What's Up Wednesday



This month has flown by! September was a much anticipated month, with the start of school and football and fall, and I can say so far it has not disappointed! Here is a peek into what I and we have been up to this month! 

WHAT WE'RE EATING...
I've been on a Weight Watchers kick this month (hooray!) so most of our dinners have been "points friendly". Finding these recipes has also helped us get out of the same things we were eating week after week all summer! 
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake from Emily Bites Blog
I also love using this Taco Seasoning recipe on chicken about once a week. 
All Recipes Taco Seasoning

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...
Monday was Aaron and I's 6 year engagement anniversary. What a fun night! 
At dinner that night we met a Saints coach and he let Aaron try on his Super Bowl ring!

WHAT I'M LOVING...
We got a new ALDI in our town and we LOVE it! It has actually saved us so much on our grocery bill, which is good because we're now packing Canon's lunch every day. Their brands are much better than other grocery store brands and we've been able to get almost everything we need in one trip. 

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...

September was full of Back to School for us! Canon's first day at Immanuel, Ben's first day in a new classroom and new classes and kids for Aaron and I as well - all the same day. Then Back to School Nights for both our schools, parent meetings, etc pretty much filled up our schedule. 

Also, FOOTBALL! Both Clemson and Nebraska are 4-0 and we couldn't be more excited! 

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...
I'm definitely more into podcasts than anything else right now. These are a few I subscribe to

thebigmamablog.com & boomama.net
christynockels.com/podcast

jamieivey.com

www.meetthepeppers.com


WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...

Clemson Vs. Louisville is Saturday night!!

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH...
A visit from friends next weekend! We'll be doing all the fall things since they live at the beach like apple picking, pumpkin farms and playgrounds, etc. 


That about sums it up for me and the family right now! 

Comments

  1. Katie {Always, Katie}September 28, 2016 at 4:25 PM

    I love that you celebrated the anniversary of your engagement! We like to do that too, and at least acknowledge lots of other smaller anniversaries... there's always a reason to celebrate! :-)

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  2. UnknownSeptember 28, 2016 at 5:34 PM

    Aldi is the best! I sure hope that will be a good game! :)

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