Two under two head to Dallas!

Other than a few hours out to attend an event Saturday night, our weekend pretty much consisted of staying in our pjs and blowing through lots of tissue thanks to constant runny noses. It's certainly no fun being sick, but it really stinks when your little ones don't feel well and you're supposed to be there for them. Moms should not be allowed to get sick.

So, since we don't have too many fun pics from the the weekend {should have snapped one Saturday night when I actually put on makeup and heels!} I thought we'd reflect on our fantastic Texas adventure from two weekends ago {that of course I'm just now posting}.

Highlights from our trip to Dallas...

Despite delayed flights there and back, we survived flying with two under two {let me just say we'll be driving at Christmas!}.

Enjoyed sitting around my childhood kitchen table eating the spoils of my parents biscuit making and pancake flipping watching as my kiddos equally loved and were loved on by their Oma and Poppa.

Spent sweet time with my Mamaw {although she goes by GeGe to my kids!} and got to introduce her to Baby Jude.

Explored the incredible new Children's Adventure Garden at the Arboretum.

Ate copious amounts of amazing Mexican food and beverages.

Caught up, laughed and reminisced with fabulous friends.

Pulled off a complete surprise celebrating 60 years of my dad with family and friends from all walks of his life.

Enjoyed extra time with family, catching up with my mother in law, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and soon to be sister-in-law {who by the way asked me to be a bridesmaid!}.

The best part of the trip though had to be my two sweet boys soaking up time with family and friends just laughing and playing...oh and sleeping! Not sure what it is about my parent's house {maybe overstimulation from all the attention and spoiling!}, but Jude slept 12 hours each night! So looking forward to going back at Christmas!

B's famous chili

So sadly I am a vegetarian and have never actually tasted B's famous chili.

However, I can tell you that from what our friends and family say, it does not disappoint.

He has been making this chili for years, and people absolutely love it.

He has named it Slap Yo Mama Chili.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef {cooked in taco seasoning}

2 15oz cans kidney beans, drained

1 20 oz can of maple baked beans, drained

2 15 oz cans Rotel tomatoes

1 small can of tomato paste

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped

1 jar sliced mushrooms

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for eight hours.

Enjoy with all the fixins!

So do you have a favorite chili recipe?

What's your secret ingredient?

Second Annual Halloween Party

Our second annual Halloween party was a success! 

I have to say though, I was a little disappointed in our friends and their lack of costumes. 

Oh well, I think with all the new little ones this year, it was all we could all do to just make it to the party. 

I mean the Boltons barely had costumes...

We finally settled on G as a parrot {he repeats everything you say these days!}, B and I as pirates {total cheapskate DIY with plastic tablecloths} and Jude as our treasure {yes, the beads around his neck probably were a choking hazard!}.

Costumes or not and tornado warnings or not, the party was such fun!

A little different than last year now that the kiddos are more mobile and into everything.

However B's chili {recipe coming soon!} was a hit and the mamas certainly enjoyed some spiced cider mimosas.

Chasing kids, laughing, eating and drinking...

All while looking ridiculous...

Cannot wait to do it again next year!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! What a day! A costume parade at school for G and our second annual party at our house. So much fun, but this mama is tired! More pics to come...

Scenes from the weekend...

It was one of those weekends...

The best kind.

So much fun and filled with nothing but family time.

The kind of weekend where we did so much but never felt rushed or pulled in too many directions.

B and I enjoyed a night out just the two of us.

Left the boys with a babysitter {that wasn't grandma!} for the first time.

Dinner at one of our favorite places and a fabulous party at one of B's client's amazing homes.

Best part of the night though was coming into a quiet house with both boys already asleep.

Spent a lazy morning inside on a cold, rainy Saturday, but then the sun came out and we headed to Gentry's Farm.

This place was incredible.

Watching G run around taking in all the animals, pumpkins and corn maze just warmed my heart.

We will definitely be making it a tradition each year!

Headed to church Sunday morning and ended the day with a trip to the park.

The perfect weekend with my three favorite guys. 

Five on Friday

Happy Friday, friends!

Linking up with the girls to share what I'm loving this week.

1. Moms on Call

Thank you, Moms on Call!

We are on week two of having Jude on a schedule and life is good.

So thankful for their tips!

2. How Productive Are Stay-at-Home Moms?

Found this poignant post via one of my favorite blogs, and it really resonated me.

Lately I beat myself up about not being productive enough during the day.

To-do list remains never ending, make-up is not worn and the house is often not at its cleanest.

But I just go back to this quote...

But we are raising human beings. Does it get more productive than that?

3. Spanx Ready to Wow Leggings

Have been in desperate need of a good pair of basic black leggings.

After seeing Chassity post about these, I was intrigued.

Ordered a pair and managed to snag the Shopbop Friends and Family discount.

Here's hoping they are as fabulous as everyone says they are!

 4. You've Been Booed!

Love this!

Found these printables on Jenny's darling blog and cannot wait to do this for our friends.

5. Pumpkin Tree

I am obsessed with these!

I think they're actually eggplants, but G calls them "baby punkins." 

Snagged it at Trader Joe's for $7.99 and it's lasted two weeks now!

Happy weekend, friends!