Baby Photography Shenanigans
October 1st, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Marvelous Monday! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing weekend. Here are some things that are making my Monday marvelous.
This summer in Wisconsin has been stiflingly hot and sticky, which makes fall all the more welcome. I can’t get enough of the changing leaves and temps in the mid to high 60s.
A Marvelous Weekend:
Mondays are so much more enjoyable when I’ve really been able to let lose on the weekend. Yesterday we drove to my parent’s house to grill out for dinner and just hang out. Brenton also did a photoshoot of my nephew in the backyard, which turned out awesome.
Tristan playing in my dad’s hops (he grows his own to use in homemade beer).
Oliver obviously didn’t want to be left out of the fun. Right after this photo was taken, Oliver snuck into the road to greet a wiener dog that was being walked by his family. What a little ham.
We also did some goofy pics. Tristan is still a little too small for a piggy back ride.
Marvelous Fall Produce:
I love heading to the farmers market this time of year. Between the sweet potatoes, butternut squash and tomatoes, I’m getting a ton of inspiration for new recipes. These are the grape tomatoes I picked at my parent’s house. I could pop these like candy. YUM!
“Marvelous” Weird Bugs:
Check out this little critter that was hanging out near the tomatoes. I’ve never seen a Praying Mantis before. My mother was pretty horrified!
Marvelous Dinners:
I love leftovers. Since I’m taking a yoga class after work and getting home pretty late (7:15), cooking is the last thing I want to do. Good think Brittney’s Sweet Potato Chili will be waiting in the fridge. I followed her recipe pretty closely, except I used less spices and cooked it on high in the slow cooker for about 4 1/2 hours.
Question: What is marvelous about your Monday?
Also, what’s the best thing you’ve ever made in a slow cooker? Feel free to link up!
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Those cherry tomatoes look so good! I can’t believe how many you have!
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Maple Roasted Cabbage With Apples and Bacon
My mom picked about 2x’s what I did. I wish I could grow tomatoes myself!
Alysha recently posted..Baby Photography Shenanigans
Tristan is adorable! And, as always, I’m in love with Oliver! Glad you had a great weekend and I need to try that chili!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Apple Butter Pancakes
those tomatoes, I want!!! such cute pictures
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..MIMM: Time to Start the Countdown
All of your photos look fantastic!
I love slow cooker recipes this time of year when it starts to get cooler. Just printed two from The Kitchn tonight. If I start the slow cooker when I go home for lunch it’s ready around 8pm when I get home from the gym, so I can’t use the “no time to cook dinner excuse” :)
Karis recently posted..Braise – Sunday Suppers {Milwaukee}
I used to be able to go home for lunch when I was at my previous job. It was so nice and I would prepare slow cooker meals all the time then!
Alysha @shesontherun recently posted..Baby Photography Shenanigans
Love the pics with your nephew, especially the piggy back one. I would frame it for sure!
Erica recently posted..Five Year Anniversary and a BBQ.
Ha! I’m going to need to stock up on picture frames for sure!
Alysha @shesontherun recently posted..Baby Photography Shenanigans
I have so many pictures of my nephew around our house, probably more than my sister does! I can’t help it!!
Erica recently posted..Five Year Anniversary and a BBQ.
I love those pictures-he is a total cutie! And those trees are beautiful! I love fall time :)
Chelsea@Ahintofhealthy recently posted..It’s another Marvelous Monday!
I just made pork carnitas in the crock pot! They were/are delicious. What a cute nephew you have, I’m jealous!
emily (a nutritionist eats) recently posted..miso butter kale
Seeing a praying mantis is supposed to bring good luck!
This looks like a really fun trip :)
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..Moving
I had no idea! Good think I didn’t kill it! LOL
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