Kendra's Kampfire

1. What we are eating this week

Mike is working crazy hours for the next couple of weeks, so I am making sure to make dinners that will have leftovers so he can have lunch the next day, while also making quick meals since I have a baby hanging around the house these days ;) 

I made a yummy chicken enchilada soup

 

and shredded chicken tacos - both super yummy!

2. What I'm reminiscing about

Last week was the first week Back to School. I am taking some time off to be a Mommy, so it was definitely bittersweet, missing my Semple Dragons pretty hard. Here are my First Day of School pictures from years past...yes I wear the same dress each year-it brings me good luck!

2016-2017 School Year

2017-2018 School Year

3. What I'm Loving

Being a stay at home Mommy! It's crazy, sometimes I will look at the clock and it's already 4:30, and I'll ask myself what I did that day, but the days just go by so fast! It has definitely been literally every second of every day, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I'm so lucky that I have the ability to be around when he reaches all his Milestones and be able to experience it with him :)

4. What We've Been Up To

It was our 3 year anniversary last week, so we took the nugget with us to celebrate with dinner! We also went to our sweet friends Engagement Party aa couple weeks ago-but I totally spaced and didn't get a photo - DOH!

5. What I'm Dreading

In a couple weeks we go back for Miles' 4 Month Round of Shots.....Definitely not looking forward to him being so upset, poor guy.

6. What I'm Working On

Losing the baby weight! I was pretty lucky that pretty much most of it came off really quickly once I started breastfeeding, I still have a little more to lose to be at my Pre-Pregnancy Weight, but I'm also trying to lose a few extra pounds on top of that. It has proven to be pretty tricky with the little guy around, but I am trying to get creative! Sit ups and squats in his nursery when he's playing on the floor, taking long walks at the park, just missing out on doing that hard core cardio, but that will come with time!

7. What I'm Excited About

Miles has been sleeping in his big boy crib - which means Mommy is getting more sleep each night! So I'm excited to start tackling projects around the house.

8. What I'm Watching/Reading

Let's be real, I don't have time to read right now...But I have a confession, when I am breastfeeding, I am ALWAYS watching something! Since breastfeeding, Netflix has become my best friend, and I started/completed the following series (please don't judge me, this is ridiculous I know...)

Riverdale - SO GOOD!

 Scandal - SO GOOD!

How to Get Away With Murder - Growing on Me

And I'm currently in the middle of Parenthoood!

...What can I say, my kid likes to eat...

9. What I'm Listening To

Still my same old Country station in the car...and lots of baby songs when we're at home...

10. What I'm Wearing

Lots of workout clothes, all.the.time

11. What I'm Doing This Weekend

Mike is working so Little Man and I are going to spend some time in Castro Valley with my family. We love our trips to see Mimi, PaPaw and Funcle!

12. What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month

Starting to decorate for the holidays - eek!!!

Bonus Question: What's My Favorite Back to School Tradition

Taking first day of school photos!

Hope you have a great last couple of days of August! 

Hey everyone! I can't believe that we are coming to the END of April! That is just insane to me. What is even more insane is that means the next month is May, which is the month we are due with little man!! I can hardly believe it, for awhile I didn't think we would make it haha. 

But today I am linking up with Mel, Shay, and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday, so here's what we've been up to this month!

1. WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK

On Saturday, my in laws took Mike, my sister/brother in law out to a fancy steak dinner at Flemings, just because. And it was wonderful! We fed on crab cakes, filet mignon, potatoes, mac n cheese, and had a chocolate lava tower for dessert-it was heavenly! 

In terms of what I'm cooking this week, we are having stuffed shells, courtesy of the Pioneer Woman, and pulled pork sandwiches. 

2. WHAT I AM REMINISCING ABOUT

My flat tummy! Ha! I know that sounds so vain, but I honestly don't remember what it feels like to not have a gigantic belly. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my belly because that means my son is growing nice and healthy, but it seems like it's been 5 years since I could get of bed without having to be pushed by Mike. 

3. WHAT I'M LOVING

Being on maternity leave! It has been so nice to be able to catch up on some sleeps with a nap during the day, and to be able to get the small last minute things taken care of before little man gets here. So I have definitely been binge watching TV, reading books, and taking at least a nap a day, because I know in a few short weeks, those days will be no more!

4. WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

As stated above, I have been reallllly good at relaxing lately. Besides that, Mike has been a champ getting all the last minute things ready, he put together our stroller, installed our car seats, getting the guest room completely ready, painting, basically, Mike has been up to everything lately! He is definitely my hero. 

5. WHAT I'M DREADING

Labor. Even though I know the outcome will be more than worth it, I would be lying to say that I am not terrified of it. But I keep telling myself it is only temporary, and after it's all over I will get to snuggle that little man in my arms and I will forget all about it!

6. WHAT I'M WORKING ON

No official work at the moment, because did I mention I'm on maternity leave? ;) But I am working around the house to get all the last minute things in order before we deliver. 

7. WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT

Meeting this little guy!!!!

8. WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING

I asked for some book recommendations so I could have some me time before the baby gets here, and the large consensus was A Man Called Ove. I'm only a few chapters in but I'm starting to realize why everyone is raving about it! In terms of TV, Survivor is still a staple in the Petrellese house, and I started watching Splitting up Together and it's a cute new show-I mean, ya can't go wrong with Hunky Oliver Hudson and the adorable Pam from the Office. 

9. WHAT I'M LISTENING TO

The Greatest Showman is still in my car CD player, and I'm not ashamed! 

10. WHAT I'M WEARING

Let's be real, folks. I'm wearing a whole lot of comfy sweats, maternity tshirts, and flip flops because none of my shoes fit me anymore haha. But I am embracing it and will hopefully be back in my normal jeans by the end of summer!

11. WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND

Every year Mike is in a hockey tournament down in San Jose. He plays with the same team so it's been kind of a tradition for us, it's one of our favorite weekends of the year. This year is obviously a bit different since I am VERY pregnant, but we are still going and are going to take it hour by hour and enjoy it!

12. WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH

Becoming a mom!!! ....I'm sensing a trend here, aren't you?...

That's about it! I hope you all have a fantastic month!!

Holy Cow. I cannot believe November has already come and gone! I tell ya, this year has flown by, and I can't believe this time next month we will be on the brink of a new year! Linking up with Mel, Shay, and Sheaffer is one of my favorite things to do! So without further ado, welcome to What's Up Wednesday!

What We're Eating This Week

Well, besides stuffing ourselves silly with turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie, I don't think Mike and I will go hungry this week! But before we go over to my in-laws for Turkey Day this year, I am planning on making our Traditional Thanksgiving Breakfast. I made it last year for Mike and I, and I am officially making it a tradition we will carry on with once we have kids. What's better than already having breakfast done for you while you drink your coffee and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? I don't think there is much better than that…Shout out to Shay for this cozy recipe!! 

French Toast Casserole

What I'm Reminiscing About

Our Tahoe Trip.  The hubs and I had so much fun and really needed a getaway to just focus on the two of us and really take the time to relax. Often times life gets so busy and we forget to focus on each other, so this trip was definitely very much needed. Take me back to the mountains!!

What I'm Loving
THESE PJs!!! They are so comfy cozy and the perfect thing to throw on during these cold winter months. I may or may not be living in them sleeping in them every night.

What We've Been Up To

Holy cow. What have we NOT been up to? It seems as if life has only gotten crazier since we tied the knot. We have been going to my brother's show, throwing baby showers, celebrating birthdays, working on school, prepping for the holidays, just regular everyday life stuff!

What I'm Dreading

Ugh, Christmas shopping. Things have been so busy around here that I haven't got as much of a jump on it as I would have hoped. So fingers crossed I can get on my online shopping in the next few days!! Because who wants to feel like this?!

What I'm Working On

A job application! Can you believe it?! There is a job opening for a 2nd grade teacher starting in January, and it would count for my credential program and I would be a full time staff member, so it would be the best of both worlds. So! I'm currently working on submitting that job application, keep me in your prayers please!

I know it will all work out in God's time, so this verse has been close to my heart lately :)

What I'm Excited About

Christmas Break!! One of the perks of working for the school district is I get the same breaks as the kiddos! So during the break, I am taking a road trip to Santa Barbara to see my beautiful friend Sam for a few days! I am so excited to see her new place that she shares with her new hubby, do some shopping and watch some Christmas movies in our PJs! 

Love this girl so much

What I'm Watching/Reading
So my focus lately has been husband, school, holidays, so we haven't had much time to watch much TV or read, but I have a guilty pleasure that I can't deny. And that is Miss Lisa Vanderpump. And her spinoff show Vanderpump Rules never skimps on the drama. And let's be real, we all need a little bit of drama in our lives, as long as it's not ours, right?!



And of course this will be on our TV this week! One of my favorite things to do every year is have my coffee while watching the parade with my family!!

What I'm Listening To
Michael Buble's Holiday Radio will be playing on my radio until the New Year. No change there :)

What I'm Wearing
Tis the season for Burgundy! It is just such a great fall color that transitions perfectly into the Holiday season!

What I'm Doing This Weekend
Ya know, I don't think we have any plans this weekend! Say what?! So I see a lot of this in my future this weekend…

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month
No work, no school, peppermint mochas, holiday shopping, fuzzy PJ's, decorating the Christmas tree, and spending lots of time with family. Sounds like the perfect month to me! And I can't wait to enjoy every minute of it!!

A few photos from our Christmas last year :)

What Else Is New

Not a whole lot, just living life one day at a time!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope ya'll have a fantastic holiday with your families!