Happy Halloween!

I AM A MOM

I had another "ugh, mom" moment. I read my friend's blog about the cool new stroller she just bought for her baby on the way. I got so jealous and wanted her stroller.
You know you have transitioned to mom mode when you envy someone else's stroller :)

Lucky, Lucky

Well I feel like I have been very lucky lately! Blessed with good friends, good times, and good baseball games!
First, I HAVE to mention how excited I am that the Giants are going on to the World Series. It has been so fun following them this season, and it almost feels like we have a connection with all the players even! We love watching the games on television, especially when they win! I keep trying to figure out how we could possibly incorporate Giants players names into future baby names. I think we will have to settle with naming a dog Buster, after Buster Posey .
My birthday was great! I seriously got spoiled with all my favorite things! We ate at Red Robins, which sports my favorite burgers and endless fries! I got some stuff from Forever 21 from Johnny, which is my absolute favorite clothing store. I have loved wearing all my new clothes. I got a $21 giftcard to Jamba Juice from my mom (how creative) and got a Giant’s Sandoval Panda hat from Nick. Oh yes, and of course the famous Omaha steaks from my dad and a wonderful little note from my favorite Ryann Brown.
Oh and did I mention we’ve been having the absolute best fall weather here?! It has been so great.


Last Saturday our family and Erin Olpin, one of my good friends from highschool, and her friend, went to the Teton Mountains. It was so beautiful we really got to experience the true beauty of fall. With golds, yellows, greens, purples, and reds we saw so much beautiful scenery. We went on a little hike and then drove to a few scenic outlooks. However, the drive was the most beautiful part anyways.

Deliciousness! On a Budget!

This month I wanted to have better planned meals as well as save on groceries. What a great thing this has been so far! I started the month off by writing down 25 possible meals. I decided I would supplement the other days with left overs, grabbing a pizza or eating out. I then wrote down every ingredient I would need that I didn't already have in the fridge. Buying all the ingredients at once has helped to avoid unneeeded grocery trips, which sometimes lead to extra purchases, like "Oh, we need a bag of chips!" or "Bagels sound good right now...so we also need to buy cream cheese". You get the point!

Not only have we been saving $$$, but I have been relaxed because I know exactly what we're having for dinner and I have so much fun deciding what to make. I have also been experimenting with different meals and found out we love chimichangas! I love that everything is so organized and I don't have to be scrambling to make quick spaghetti or hamburgers for the third time in a week! I look forward to cooking everyday now. I tell Johnny right after we finish dinner, what I am going to make the next day.
Only bad thing about this DELICIOUSNESS ON A BUDGET would be the fact that I am always thinking about food, which we all know what that leads to! Oh well, that extra pound or two is it worth it to me! I'll just be careful that it's not an extra pound or two a month!

Giants vs. Atlanta!

I am so excited that the Giants are in the playoffs! I have been able to watch all 3 games on tv so far, and it's been great! They have won 2 of the 3 games and have been playing so well, I definitely think they have a good shot at making it to the world series! I am looking forward to watching the games to come! Go Giants!

Also, it is Pat Burrell's birthday today (he is my favorite as of now, along with Posey & Lincecum) so I have to give a shout out for his birthday! Haha.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!