Happy Monday, friends. Today is feeling extra Monday-like. Coming off of a relaxing week off. It was a great mix of some relaxing time as well as getting some stuff done. Like when you’ve got six bags in the hallway, ready to go to donation! Closet, clean out complete!! And I was winning because I took them the same day. They typically ride around in my trunk for a couple of weeks....and I know I am not alone in that!
I strolled around HomeGoods aimlessly, and got this mug. Do I need another one? No. But it is so darn cute!
I was so happy to have time to try out a couple of new recipes. Ella sent me this one to try, t pumpkin protein bites dipped in dark chocolate. All clean ingredients, and delicious. They are like the perfect little treat in the afternoon or after dinner. You can get the recipe details here.
I also made this stuffed shell recipe last week as well. I substituted cottage cheese for the ricotta to add some more protein to the dish. You could easily double this one while making it and have a pan freeze. We had this on a night when Paul was out of town, so I made it and separated into two smaller pans. The kids and I had it last week with a salad. The second one I froze and can use it on a night when I’m traveling or Paul is traveling for an easy dinner during the week. You can grab the recipe details here.
This was a picture of my kitchen on a random Tuesday afternoon. My happy place is in the kitchen!
Thursday night we caught Luke’s volleyball game, and then he was working the football game concession stand and Ella had gone to dinner with some friends. So Paul and I stopped by one of our favorite local spots to grab a cocktail and dinner at the bar while we watched some playoff baseball.
We came home and then snuggled up with these two!
I wore this denim jacket from Target. I love a denim jacket & I have a lot of them. But this one is probably one of my new favorites. The gold stud detail on it is so good, it looks desinger!
This tree in my front yard just makes me happy this time of year.
Friday night we headed out to watch Ella race. It was the Sunset Stampede. She has run this race every year for the last six years. They run close to sunset and then watch the sunset over the lake. Lots of kids actually jump in the lake after the race. This race has typically had terrible weather. We were so lucky to have like 60° and sunny. We took both of our parents and It makes me smile to see their matching white Buicks parked at the house.
Look how gorgeous it is to run along the lake at Sunset!
It really was the perfect night!
After the race, we stopped at Aunt Millie’s family restaurant. It has been our tradition after this race.
Saturday morning Paul and I headed out to do some kayaking and see the Fall leaves from the water.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day. It is rare to find such a beautiful day in October here in the NorthEast.
We took a break halfway through. It was just so pretty & peaceful. You can see the reflection of the trees in the water.
We packed ourselves a little bottle of wine and some sandwiches and had a little picnic lunch before kayaking back.
A fun Fall day on the water!
Sunday getting back to all the things before heading back to work. Meal prepping, laundry, & setting up the kids schedules for the week. We have a full week ahead as we wrap up one of the last weeks of the Fall sports season.
And on a super fun note, Ella and I are headed to the Justin Timberlake concert tonight!
Wishing you a great week ahead! See you back here later in the week, there is always room for one more at our family table.
xoxo
Genevieve
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