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What's Up Wednesday [April 2024]

Guys...it's May next week, and I couldn't be more giddy about it. I don't know where the month of April went! 

I'm sharing a little bit about What's Up in my life right now, alongside Shay and Sheaffer. Here we go! 

What we're eating this week...

Here's what we've been eating at the Brisel house this week: 

Sunday - we grilled steak, had baked potatoes and salad

Monday - we grilled chicken and bacon (always grill your bacon, so much less mess!) and put them in a low-carb wrap with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and a drizzle of ranch

Tuesday - we grilled sausages and had them alongside sweet potato tots and fresh veggies

Wednesday - we're having breakfast for dinner this night, it's Sammy's favorite!

Thursday - pork chops and broccoli 

Friday - we'll grab something out

I have been living my very best sourdough bread life, and we can't get enough of it. This weekend I mixed in pesto and fresh mozzarella, and got this: 


Yes, please! 

Then I took some discard and made these browned butter chocolate chip cookies.


Yum. 

We are all big fans of my sourdough hobby at my house. 😉

What I'm reminiscing about...

Jack turns 11 months on May 1st, and I am quite emotional about it. The first year just always flies by! Last year at this time I was prepping my classroom for my long-term sub in the fall, and doing lots of nesting. 


And now we've got this busy boy who is crawling all over the place. Time goes so quickly!

What I'm loving...


At this moment, I'm loving a little ice cream and my bed. It's only Wednesday and it's already been a week!

What we've been up to...


We've been enjoying the warmer weather. We installed Sammy's old baby swing for Jack, and he loves it! 

We celebrated Dustin's birthday in April. I love this picture...everyone has their eyes open and is smiling. Haha!


And Sammy started t-ball camp. I'm SO EXCITED for his games this summer! 

What I'm dreading...


Anyone else? I have a heck of a time with allergies the last week of May, and into the first week of June. I'm dreading the itchy eyes and drippy nose!

What I'm excited about...

I'm excited for Mother's Day and the end of the school year. 

I love Mother's Day, and Dustin happens to be off this day. I'm really hoping it means I'll be able to sneak out for lunch with my mom and a pedicure. 😉

And this teacher is r e a d y for the end of the school year. I'm so looking forward to slow mornings at home with my boys and to spend lots of time outside. Bring it on! 

What I'm watching/reading...

I read some really great books this month! I read "The Rumor," "The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing and Healing," and "The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done," and "The Castaways." 

I love me some Elin Hilderbrand. I discovered her just a few summers ago, so I'm still reading lots of her books. They're happy little reads with all of the summertime vibes, which I love. 

At the moment I'm listening to the feedback of the baby monitor, and some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Haha. 

What I'm wearing...

I have to give a shout-out to my precious cousin, Rachel. She is the founder of Inspira, and she sells fabulous athleisure wear.

Her mission is to increase research for Lupus prevention and treatment. Her mom, my Aunt Barb, tragically passed away from Lupus before she turned 49, and inspired Rachel's brand. All of the clothing comes with a sweet little butterfly logo, and it's great quality. Right now I'm wearing her Joy Joggers and they are as soft as butter. I didn't get a chance to take a photo of me wearing them, but they are wonderful! You should absolutely check Inspira out. 

What I'm doing this weekend...

This weekend is kind of a busy one [but a fun one!] for our family. On Saturday, we are celebrating my cousin Caitlin with a Bridal Shower, and on Sunday, my twin niece and nephew are getting baptized. So exciting! I'm looking forward to some family time, and Sammy is pumped for a hotel visit. 

See you back here tomorrow! XX



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