Long Time, No See

Whoa, where have I been? I think Zoe's illness and the time change threw me for a loop! We have also been getting ready for Thanksgiving/Christmas celebrations in San Antonio next week. We will be exchanging presents with the Jones' the day after Thanksgiving so I have been a busy elf. I also have big plans for my birthday celebration. ;)

Today Zoe and I went to have lunch at Potbelly. I made a cheesy, broccoli pasta with chicken last night and it wasn't great so I didn't want to eat leftovers. I also didn't feel like cooking and since our microwave isn't working I couldn't even pop some chicken nuggets in there. I love cooking from scratch but it's nice to have a break every now and then. After lunch Zoe and I decided to hang out at the library for a while. She looked at a few books but she mostly played with the dinosaur figurines and played a bit on the computer. We stopped by one of my favorite boutiques, Mimosa Rose, on the way home. I burned the last of my Thymes Frasier Fir candle over the weekend and I got a new one. I also picked up some fun Christmas bath confetti, a bath fizzy bar, sparkly hair ties, and Tyler Diva car freshener. Even though it's been hot lately I made a double batch of potato soup for dinner. 

Busy Thursday

Today Zoe and I were busy! We started our day early by going to story time at the library. Of course, I was running late and it was packed. But we got to sit right next to Miss Judy so Zoe enjoyed that. She spent most of her time walking around picking up random toys. She lightly bumped into a little boy at one point. They gave each other a funny look that made me and the other dad laugh. While Zoe took her morning nap I tackled a ton of laundry. I washed three loads of clothes today and I don't even know how many things I folded or hung up.

We didn't have any leftovers from last night so I decided we should have lunch at Zoë's Kitchen. I also had a coupon so we got a little discount. I was really surprised to see that it wasn't busy at all and there were plenty of tables to choose from. After lunch we stopped by Target to get a few things for this weekend. I ended up getting more than I needed though. Isn't that always how it goes at Target? Our cashier even commented that we are there all the time. I went to her line because she is one of the ladies who is always nice to Zoe.

I  took a break from laundry when we got back home and played with Zoe. But I was back at it while she took her afternoon nap. I was still putting things away by the time Nick got home. I finally finished after Zoe went to bed!

Zoe dancing. :)

So I'm not actually wearing any sandals here. It was the end of the day and I just didn't feel like putting them on for a picture. I have worn them many times before so everyone knows what they look like.

Top: Target

Shorts: Nordstrom

Sandals: Target

OOTD: Story Time

Today Zoe and I just went to story time at the library but I wanted to share the few pics I got of her (of course I forgot my phone when we went to the library) and this meatloaf recipe. I love this version instead of the ketchup one. I tried to find one that resembled the one I make and this was the closest I could find. I don't use veal or pork, no hot sauce, and no heavy cream. I also add regular mustard. I use bacon bits instead of real bacon and I use bread slices instead of bread crumbs. This recipe can also be made with ground turkey. If you use grass fed beef make sure to adjust the cooking time as it cooks much faster than other kinds of meat. This is always a hit in our house!

So sorry but this is the only shot I could get of my outfit. My husband (who normally takes my pictures) was at happy hour and I put on my pj's before he got home. The shoes I wore are below. And, for the record, they were not comfortable for story time because the little buckles were uncomfortable to sit on.

Top: Similar

Pants: Nordstrom

Sandals: Save | Spend

OOTD: Thursday

Today Zoe and I started our day with story time at the library. Miss Judy is still on vacation but we had fun with Miss Charity. We also got to catch up with some friends. Zoe took an unusually long nap afterwards while I cleaned and ate lunch. After her lunch we headed to Target to return something and get a few things for this weekend. (Turns out Uncle Erik and Aunt Regina are coming next weekend but my mom is coming in town tomorrow!) We stayed in after our Target excursion because it was drizzling with a forecast of more rain. We never got that rain but we did get a power outage while I was putting together this post. Nick was on top of it though and called the electric company right away and there was a message saying it would be back on by 10. Thankfully, it was on an hour earlier than that. Of course, I thought the worst- zombie apocalypse and was slightly anxious. Nick played on his phone while I played on my iPad. We seriously need a deck of cards, some board games, and unscented candles so we are prepared for the next power outage.

Always with the books.

I like this picture because Zoe is walking but the background is a blur. :)

Waiting for my happy hour frap at Target.

Pixie wanted to join the picture.

This is one of the tops I got over the weekend at Nordstrom. I saw it on a sales girl in the shoe department and when I spotted it upstairs I knew I had to get it. The sides are split so a tank top or bandeau is a must. I also got this necklace over the weekend at New York and Company. I had been wanting a flower statement necklace but they all seemed so expensive. I don't know about y'all but I don't like spending a lot on trendy costume jewelry. And all of my real jewelry (diamonds, my watch, etc) have been gifts that I wear on a daily basis, over the years, or things I will pass on to Zoe one day.

Top: Nordstrom

Jeans: Old | Want

Sandals: Old | Similar

Necklace: New York and Company