It’s no fun being sick during the holidays. One of the reasons posts have been sporadic. However, my skin appreciated the absence of makeup while I was sick. Since the hubs had to work Thanksgiving day (shout out to all the men and women who worked the holiday and to their families who also sacrificed), the family postponed Thanksgiving until Friday. It was a relaxing day with tons of yummy foods. In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving dishes, my sister-in-law made Cranberry-Cream Cheese Crescent Bites that were delicious. I also tried a new dessert recipe, Apple Pie Cake. So good (if you like apple pie)! This dessert is the best of both worlds; apple pie and cake! Best served warm with ice cream (this Texas girl says Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla DUH).
It is finally starting to feel like fall around here. Currently simmering away as I write this post is a recipe I found on Pinterest. I printed the recipe in 2014, but never made it. Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe (one-pot meal). Before publishing this post I will come back and update you on how it turned out. I love a good stew, soup, or chowder when the weather cools down. Not much of a chili person, but every now and then I enjoy some. I am hoping this recipe is warm and “good for the soul.”
It is hard to believe the semester is almost over. Two weeks and the students will be gone for the winter break. Always makes me sad to live in a college town when the students are away.
Until next post…xoxo Becca
Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe update: Delicious! Why did I wait so long to try it? If you decide to give it a try, use 6 cups of chicken broth. The recipe makes a lot, be prepared to feed an army or eat a lot of leftovers 😉
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| My little love on her way to the vet. |
This weekend was really busy. Saturday I spent most of the day house hunting with a friend who is moving about 45-minutes away. She’s starting a new job and wanted another set of eyes to help her in her search. I was more than happy to help! Earlier in the week we spent an evening packing up her current apartment. We made a huge dent by tackling the kitchen. p.s. she bribed me with pizza and wine 😛 Of course I said I would help! Super sad she’s moving away, but excited for the opportunities her new position will offer her and I’ll have some place to visit when I just need to get out of town. Better have that spare bedroom ready for me girl! 🙂
Why is it every time I go to pack for a vacation I “have nothing to wear”? Talk about annoying, but gives me an excuse to go shopping to see if I can find anything. Sunday the hubs and I dropped Lexi off at the vet to get her caught up on shots and her teeth cleaned. That is an all day affair so after dropping her off we went home and I ventured off to Target and Marshall’s to see if anything caught my attention. During my research on Paris I read a lot about safety and most of the suggestions were to blend in rather then looking like a tourist. It’s hard to do when you look lost and can’t speak French, but I want to give it a go. Luckily the majority of my fashion tastes are “Parisian” (black, white, muted colors, skinny/fitted jeans, flats, booties, pops of color with scarves). Late afternoon we picked up Lexi and took her to Katy where she will be staying while we are gone. Then dinner with the the family to celebrate the hub’s birthday. We went to one of our favorite restaurants, the Taste of Texas. The salad bar is amazing! I ate way too much at the salad bar and ended up taking my whole entree to go. That’s ok…lunch today!
Had planned on getting a lot of packing done over the weekend, but that didn’t happen so I guess tonight’s the night haha Wish me luck because I am sure I will over pack.
Until next post…xoxo Becca
Becca
born and raised Texan
Hi all and welcome to my cozy little place in the blogosphere. My name is Becca and I'm a born and raised Texan. After college I got married. Got a puppy. Got a house. And then I decided I wanted to share daily life, struggles, ambitions, and everything in between.
