Weekend Update

Happy Monday lovelies! While I'm not quite ecstatic that it's Monday, I can say it's easier to handle today after having such a great weekend!
Our families were here and we did all of the best things---eat, laugh, shop, celebrate a birthday, laugh, see a {sexy} James Bond movie, and laugh some more. Seriously, Ryan and I are so so SO lucky. Our families fit together really well and we always have such a good time when we're all together. We couldn't ask for a better time when we all get together! P.s. Skyfall was really good!!
Hopefully you can understand how I forgot to get pictures of  all of us? Using a camera while you're using crutches is not exactly an east feat. I did, however, get a few pictures of some parts our the weekend.
Food 

O'Charley's left over rolls make delicious mini-sandwiches!

Ryan makes the FLUFFIEST pancakes ever.

Church/Boy Scouts spaghetti dinner take-out. Noms.

Peanut butter cookie recipe fail. 

Fashion

Deciding on mother of the bride
and mother of the groom dresses!

Thinking about bachelorette party dresses...

The Boys

They are my favorite :)

He's so committed to his tennis ball...

 Projects

Embroidery hoop DIY project..

Future furniture piece...

Misc.

Long hair don't care. Except I do--I'm so excited
that it's getting so long {for the wedding}!

How pretty is TN? I love fall here :)

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It was really nice to have a relaxing weekend at home with our favorites. 

Can you believe it's almost Thanksgiving!??!

What did you do this weekend? 

Check out the rest of the weekend updates on Sami's blog.

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1 part negative, 2 parts positive

I'm "borrowing" today's post theme {high-low} from Taylor at Goings On In Texas. The idea is to write out your recent high and low points. Who doesn't need a personal day every now and then? 

Am I right, or am I right?

Lows +With my recent injury {broken ankle, surgery} I am unable to drive, travel for work, or any other normal day to day activity. Can you just imagine how that makes me feel? BLAH +There are some other things that have gotten complicated with work as a result of my injury. Too much to get into, but enough to stress me the eff out. +Feeling unsatisfied. That is all. +Finding out my friends are planning a ski trip for the end of the year. That'll be real fun in a cast, no? Highs +Reading Erin's post. Trust me, you'll want to read this. It made me feel 10,000,000 times better about myself.{Secrets Anonymous} +Ryan has been AMAZING since my injury. Even though it's his busiest time of the year with work, he still comes home to take care of me, cook dinner, and clean {what I can't do each day}.  And he never complains.  +I've made it through one week in my cast. That's one week closer to not being in a cast! +My friends have been amazing over the last week or so. Random visits are my favorite. +I've received lots of love from the blog world this week too. +Our families have ALSO been amazing this week. I just can't even tell you how lucky we are to have awesome parents! {And my momma will be here this weekend just to 'keep me company'} +My future SIL (and pretty much already a sister) sent me a get well package. Encouraging words, candy, silly socks, and GAK=The perfect feel better combo. ------- Like Taylor, I ended on the highs...being positive can help you turn your day/week around. Plus, typing this all out made me feel a lot better about everything. 
Speaking of turning my week around...here are a few things that have put a smile on my face this week.

Out to lunch with a good friend :)

Cuddles are the.best.thing.ever. 

Just a friendly reminder...

One of my new favorite snacks--whipped peanut butter on grahams. 

Parts of the super sweet care package I got today.

Because I can't get any of my jeans over this cast, I now live in yoga pants.
This was ok the first week--not so great now. I'm really trying to keep my hair and makeup
at the normal level so I will feel like a regular human being through my recovery.

Photo Update + Recipe

Last week I came to the sad/crazy realization that I have really been slacking when it comes to taking pictures. While I didn't break out the traditional camera this past weekend, I did make an effort to actually take photos of what we did with my iPhone. 

I'm finally jumping into something that I've wanted to do for a while now!

I also took the plunge and bought a Kindle Fire. I SO love it!

On the topic of taking photos...I took one of myself and
played around with a photo app. This is my new Twitter pic :)

I LOVE how long my hair has gotten. Here's to hoping I figure out a good haircut soon : )



On Sunday night I made Chicken & Dumplins for Ryan's family.
Everyone loved them! P.s. C&D is one of my all time favorite meals!

Hanging out in front of the fire...

Making smores!

New glasses. Thoughts?

It's casual Thursday (in my head), so I look rough. Don't judge, ok?

Also, does anyone else feel like they need to wear extra makeup when they wear glasses? I feel like I don't look like I have much on, even though I'm wearing the normal amount. Hmm.



I had to upgrade from a normal size coffee cup to this extra
large one....hopefully this will keep me going today!



We're really tired of chicken around our house, so I started looking for a few new non-chicken recipes. Last night I tried out a new one, Taco Pizza. It was pretty yummy and I think we'll definitely have it again.

Here's the recipe the way that I made it. Click the link above to see the original recipe!

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown ground beef and drain. Mix taco seasoning according to the package directions and then add to the ground beef .
3. Unroll crescent rolls into rectangles. Place on ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch cookie sheet (I used two, to make a medium pizza and a small pizza). Press dough over the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust (I didn't do this, as I used two cookie sheets).  Bake at 375 oven for 11 to 13 minutes or just until golden brown.
4. Microwave beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute.  Carefully spread beans over warm crust creating a thin layer.
5. Top with cooked beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese followed by tomatoes, and hot sauce.  Return to oven for 3-6 more minutes until cheese is melted.  Top with lettuce and more cheese after removing from oven and serve with sour cream on the side.

What are some new recipes you've tried lately?

P.s. Has anyone tried to make their own crepes before? I'm itching to try this recipe!