James had a much needed half day off, and he sent me out of the house for a little break. There was an awesome thunderstorm moving in, and I saw a great opportunity to get some pictures of the clouds.
I also got to head downtown and visit a few antique shops, and look for some fabric too. Checking out the antique stores was really fun, but I still haven’t found the fabric that I am looking for.
The mid-afternoon thunderstorm came and went. I really appreciated the afternoon out too.
This is going to be one crazy month, but I still have to make dinner for everyone. I’ve got a great Dinner menu planned, I just hope I have the energy to keep up with it. Here is my dinner menu for the month of October:
Time to get in the kitchen and get to cooking!
Yay! October is almost here!
I’m pretty sure that October has to be my very favorite month in the year. The weather is always amazing, and October brings along some pretty great days too. My hubby’s birthday is in October, and our anniversary, my favorite holiday is in October, and we should be bringing home our little girl this October too. So I’m a little excited about next month.
Fall has definitely arrived too. I had to turn on the heater this morning, which Thade loves, but Dylan says, yuck too hot. This afternoon it is supposed to be back up to 80 though, so I’ll probably have to turn on the air conditioner. Fall in KS, gotta love it.
Today I’m visiting the surgeon and tomorrow I’m visiting my Doctor, and starting weekly visits until I deliver. I’m pretty much going to be living at the hospital for the next month. The boy’s get to go along to today’s visit too, and Thade already has a ton of questions for the Doctor today.
We have our second MOPS meeting this Friday, and my team is bringing breakfast. We have a super tasty breakfast planned too, and I get to try our my new waffle iron. I also had a request from my hubby’s work for Candy Bar Cookies for Friday, so I’ve got to bake a big batch of those too. It is shaping up to be a pretty busy week around here.
The pantry is running low, and it looks like it is time to make a gigantic Aldi run. The closest Aldi is 30 minutes away, but it is a great place to save. Shopping and stockpiling for a few months also helps me plan my monthly dinner menus. Having a stocked pantry also keeps me in the kitchen cooking, instead of grabbing take-out.
Here are a few of my favorite Aldi items that I like to keep stocked:
So what do you like to keep in your pantry stockpile?
Sunday afternoon two of my best friends threw a beautiful baby shower for the little one on the way, and me too. It was so much fun, and I have to brag on these girls just a bit, the baby shower was awesome.
Shaunna made the cutest diaper cakes for the table centerpieces. There were 3 cakes total, filled with diapers, onesies, and many much needed baby necessities.
Stacey made a beautiful baby-quilt cake, and super tasty pink mints too. I don’t think I can ever make a cake again, I’m just going to have Stacey bake them all. She is an amazing baker, and cake decorator. I was lucky enough to get a few pieces to bring home to the boys too.
There were hilarious games to play, lots of hugs, and so many little-bitty pink clothes too. It was such a fun afternoon, and it was great to spend time with so many dear friends. Thanks again to Stacey and Shaunna, and all of the baby shower guests too. I have officially been spoiled rotten.