Throwback Thursday-Halloween

I've never been a huge fan of dressing up for Halloween.  I am not as creative or ok with freezing my butt off like other girls.  Here are some pictures from recent Halloweens that I could find...

Halloween 2007-Nurse 

Halloween 2008-Indian Night 1 

Halloween 2008-Pirate Night 2 

Pirate with her Nerd 

Halloween 2008-Cave Woman Night 3 

Cavewoman and her Nerd

Halloween 2009-Tinkerbell 

Halloween 2010-Hippie and her Nerd 

Tinsley Tuesday

Tinsley loves to look outside and watch everything that is going on, whether it is out the front door, front window, or on the couch looking out the back window.  She sometimes even thinks she is a cat and tries to sit on the back of the couch.  I love watching her look out the window, I think it's so cute! :)

Meal Planning

This is what we decided to eat this past week: 

Sunday- We met my in-laws at Rudy's Smokehouse for some BBQ.  

Monday-Hamburger Helper, Three Cheese Marinara

These are always nice to have when you don't feel like cooking and need something quick.   

Tuesday-Chicken Tortilla Soup

I got this recipe from Mr. and Mrs. Powell.  It is so tasty! We topped ours with avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips, and shredded cheese.  I made it in the crockpot a few weeks ago and froze half of it.  It ended up making enough for two dinners for Jt and I and three lunches for myself. 

Wednesday- Chicken Legs and a salad

I just baked the chicken legs with some bisquick, salt, and pepper on them.  

Thursday- Spicy Sausage, Zuccini, Squash, and Rice.  

My best friend introduced us to this meal and it is a go to favorite meal.  

Friday- Out to dinner to Average Joes

Saturday- Leftovers and Tailgating

Leftovers during the day before we head to OSU to tailgate and go to the game.  

Sunday- Chili with Jt's mom's side of the family

Everyone is going to Jt's parents house for trick-or-treating and chili.  I can't wait to see everyone!  

This week- I have a very busy week with school, subbing, and babysitting.  I won't have a ton of time to cook so we will probably be relying on some quick go to meals.  I plan to make pirogies one night and pork chops another.  The other meals will probably include some salads, pasta, and possibly fast food.  

Five on Friday

Friday has finally arrived!  Thank you Darci, April, Christina and Natasha! 

ONE 

Everyday after school, I watch Ellen.  It is my time and I love her show!  I would love to be able to go to her show sometime. 

TWO 

OSU vs. Penn State Game

Tomorrow we will be watching the game in the stadium! Can't wait to tailgate and cheer on my Bucks!  :) 

THREE

Harvest Pizzeria

My brother is the chef at Harvest Pizzeria in German Village.  It is so tasty!  Since Alyson was in town this past weekend and they were having delicious special pizza, we went there for lunch on Saturday. It was pretty crowded when we got there and had to wait for a table. I gave my brother our order and he made sure to have a pizza ready for us when we finally got seated.  Love knowing the chef! He's the greatest.  If your from the Columbus area, you have to check it out! 

FOUR

 Sunday, Alyson and I went to Lucia's soccer game.  She is 5 years old and it was very entertaining watching the litter girls.  Her team did come away with a win (although they don't keep score, we did).  However, Lucia spent most of her time chasing butterflies-so cute and funny. 

FIVE

I carved this Jack-O-Lantern in our preschool class this week.  We had so much fun pulling out all the guts of the pumpkin and was so surprised with the kids that were knee deep in the pumpkin and the ones that were too grossed out.  Although it was a little messy, it was totally worth it to see the kids excitement.  

Throwback Thursday: Bachelorette Party

For my bachelorette part back in April, we decided to go to Nashville.  Very few of us had been and it was a lot of fun.  I was so glad so many of my friends were able to attend.  It was a great time! 

Tinsley Tuesday: Car Rides

After school Thursday, I picked Tinsley up to go to PetSmart for a new Gentle Lead to help with our walks and jogs.  Since I knew she wouldn't like the Gentle Lead I let her in the front seat for the first time.  I loved when she laid her head on my lap :) 

Previously Sitting in the backseat...

Five On Friday

I am so glad it is finally Friday!  Thank you Darci, April, Christina and Natasha! 

ONE 

Jonathan's youngest sister, Alyson, (and my sister-in-law) is coming to visit this weekend!  She currently goes to the University of Cincinnati and we are all excited to see her.  

TWO 

Recently, I have spent Sundays crafting.  When we bought our house, I knew I wanted to make some wreathes for the front door.  I love the fall one but the OSU one still needs some work done on it.  

THREE

My parents recently came up and we went to the apple and pumpkin farm.  I loved that I was able to find a white, pink, and orange pumpkin.  

FOUR

We went to the casino this past weekend and surprisingly both my husband and I won.  Unfortunately on the way to the casino, my back window broke and the cost of it to be fixed was exactly what we won that night.  :(

FIVE 

Tinsley thought she was a cat this week.  Gotta love her :)