Friday Favorites {#232}

Hello and happy Friday!

What a week…TGIF! Not having school on Tuesday was great, but somehow it sure did make the week feel longer.

Anyway, as always, I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

First of all, Happy November! November is always a very hectic month for us, especially since Travis is usually working most of the month at the horse sale. That being said, it’s the kids’ birthday month, the weather cools off, and I love Thanksgiving, so November has quite a few good things going on.

Last Saturday, was the state cross country meet. I was nervous for Hayden as it was his first varsity state meet…and he didn’t run well the week before…(by his standards!)

Trav’s brother was there and got some great pics, including this one of Trav giving him a bit of a pep talk before the race.

He ran an amazing race. He had a goal to be in the top 80, and he was 66th…and was the fourth freshman.

He was really happy with his performance, and I could tell it seemed like a “weight” was lifted off his shoulders after the race….he even took a few pics with fam!

And, of course, on Sunday he made a 9:00 tee time…heaven forbid any of us relax!

Last night was the cross country banquet. It was our first high school banquet, so I didn’t know what to expect. It was such a nice way to celebrate the runners.

Hayden was rookie of the year.

Tuesday, was a big day in America…

…and I did exercise my right to vote.

…America, while waiting for the results…

This pic popped up on my school’s social media from last Friday. Dunkin Donuts was handing out free samples, so of course Hadley and her lunch buddies had to have a taste test.

On Tuesday, while Hayden was at PT, I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up a few ornaments for Hadley’s Christmas tree. (We haven’t decorated for Christmas…yet!)

The Nutcracker was too cute to resist. I have a couple, so I will add him to my collection.

I popped into Trader Joe’s and wasn’t expecting to see our favorite gingerbread cookies yet. We all love these.

Fave Food:

When we go to Mexican restaurants, I usually find whatever version of chicken, rice and queso they have. I saw this recipe on Pinterest and made it for dinner this week. It was really good!

Share Our Lives:

On Monday, it’s our monthly Share Our Lives link up.

This month’s topic is…where do you shop?

If you have a blog, we’d love to have you join us.

Favorite Mom Meme:

I must be doing a lot of parenting. haha

Weekly Recap:

I’m on a blogging streak for November…

What are your weekend plans? As of now, we still really don’t have anything going on. Travis will still be busy at work, but I hope to hang out at home, run a few errands, and rest up a bit.

I will be sharing more gratitude posts this weekend, so you’ll still be hearing from me.