Oh Advocare

It's been a while since I've blogged about Adocare, healthy recipes, etc.  But that is my goal through the end of the year to post more recipes and my new favorite products. 


Ohhhh Advocare, you shakes are getting better!!  I was getting tired of the Chocolate Peanut Butter shakes and just in time.  Their seasonal shakes were released and I have stocked up.  The snickerdoodle ones are okay but they have a weird after taste.

Now on to the Caramel Macchiato shakes...these combine my 2 favorite things caramel and coffee and it is amazing.  I have like 5 boxes of these stocked up and I will keep getting them until they are sold out.  Blend the caramel macchiato with almond milk and ice and it tastes like a frappe!!

Some days call for warm mandarin orange spark with cinnamon and some pumpkin pie spice #FallIsEverything

Also we are about $400 away from a 40% off discount and Advisor status!!  Woohoo!!

I can't believe it's almost November, pretty soon it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas! 

Short sleeves, pumpkin patch, and 80 degree weather

Welcome to fall in Texas or summer number 2!  We went to a pumpkin patch with another couple that we met here.  Adam use to play hockey with Chris and he is a pilot and lives right down the road from us. We took our dogs and picked out pumpkins to carve and let me tell you we were sweating. 


I miss 60 degree fall weather, boots, scarves, leggings, changing leaves, apple picking, chicken stews, and fall festivals.  Texas just doesn't do fall like North Carolina


Anyways, back to pumpkin picking and pumpkin carving.

Our dogs making the same face #TheyHateTheSun

Adam having a hard time getting the top cut off the pumpkin

Yea so I free handed the state of Texas on our pumpkin..yea I'm a nerd. 

Isn't this the cutest??

Pumpkin Carving, Wine, and Cards against humanity = a fun night!

Hello October

 

 

October is here!!!  YAY....Except the fact it is still hot as Satan's kitchen in Texas.  So instead of fall it is summer number 2 out here.  I miss the leaves changing, the cooler weather, and the trips to Asheville.  But we are decorating and pretending we are in the mountains of North Carolina. We have had a few days of cooler weather, but it still gets in the 80s during the day.  Most mornings and nights it is cooler.

Of course I got my fall decorations up the end of September!!

I have met and became friends with my new coworkers at the restaurant and I love them.  Some of the girls get together for girls night in and we have a blast.  That is me and the other Rachel.  Nights when we work together can get pretty confusing. Rachel and I had coffee and mimosas and tacos at this cute place called Radio and it was amazing.  

 I love working at Kerbey!! Rachel and I talked one of the cooks into making us some fried pickles and let me tell you they were amazing!!  Along with our homemade ranch it was amazing and I think they should put them on the menu.  Also how could you not want to work in a shirt that has bacon on it!! 

 

 Update

Trip to Magnolia Market

Happy Birthday to my little sis.  Marcie is pretty much obsessed with Chip and Joanna Gaines and because we live like an hour away from Magnolia Market, I had to find her a little gift to send her. 

This place was ridiculous!!!  When I say ridiculous I mean everything is CRAZY expensive and really a waste of time.  Yea there was some pretty stuff and their little shop "area" was cute but I can find the same stuff at Hobby Lobby or other boutiques for cheaper than what Joanna is selling them for.  The only thing worth visiting is their bakery!!  It was pretty amazing.

I had a chocolate espresso cupcake and it was to die for and Adam got the cinnamon roll which was heavenly.  I wanted to try one of each!! 

It was a gorgeous day in Waco, but there isn't much in this town to see besides Magnolia Market and the Dr, Pepper plant!

Update on Adam: He had his testing done for the Leander Police Department and did pretty well.  He also had his board interview and impressed the board.  We are hoping and praying everything works out and he will have a job by October 1st.

September Already??

Wow, I can't believe it is September already!!  We've been in Austin for almost 3 months and time is flying by.  I am loving my job at the restaurant and are making new friends with coworkers and customers.  It's nice to be in a job that is more positive and fun.  The medical field is full of drama and sadness.  Everyone at Kerbey Lane Café loves my sweet southern charm.  There aren't many Carolina accents around here so especially the customers love to hear me talk. 


Every Saturday Adam and I, along with a friend we met in the academy, try and go on adventures to touristy places in Austin.  We went and visited the little town of Fredericksburg, which is filled with little boutiques and cute stores.  We had a lot of fun people watching and shopping. 

We also had dinner with some other people from the academy.  We were looking for something fun to do in the area and we decided to race go carts.  The place we went to was outside on a legit race car track.  The go carts go up to 60mph, you had to wear a helmet, neck brace and gloves, and also sign a release form.  It was soooooo much fun.  We were all terrified at first but it was soooo much fun and worth the money.

Life Throws Ya Curveballs Sometimes

Adam started the academy July 11th and had a difficult first day.  It was brutal and it broke my heart to see him so beat up.  It was definitely worse than the last academy he went through.  After the second day they forced him to resign.  It really was devastating for both of us and it was hard for me to see him so upset and discouraged.


Our plans started to change.  I started applying for jobs in the area and to my luck I had several interviews set up.  I got hired at Kerbey Lane Café as a server (remember it was the place with the amazing brunch?) I started working there the end of July and I love it.  I also got an interview at a local hospital for a phlebotomy PRN position. I went ahead and accepted it too because it couldn't hurt to get my foot in the door until Adam can find another job in another department. 


Adam started applying at other local police departments which pay significantly more than WSPD did.  Everything happens for a reason and God brought us to Austin for a reason and He will show us where He wants us to be.  We are trying our best to stay positive and not let this discourage us.  We are still loving Austin, even though it is hot as Satan's kitchen. Here are a few photos of us staying busy and enjoying this beautiful city.

Hello July in Texas

Sunday we checked out Grace Covenant Church in North Austin.  Our friends go there so we thought we would give it a try.  It seems like a great church to be apart of and we will definitely go back. And check out the view by the church!!  WE LOVE AUSTIN! (I had to include Adam and his bowl of Watermelon...literally his favorite thing about summer)

After church we went to brunch at Kerbey Lane Cafe and it was delicious.  I got the pancake special, which was apples and caramel cooked into my pancakes!!  I love this place because you can get a single pancake, a short stack or a full stack.  Literally the BEST pancake I have ever had!  We will definitely go back!

We made it, one week in Austin, and we are still alive!  We finally got Adams truck inspected, Texas tags, and we both have Texas licenses.  Getting close to being Texans (well for Adam, I'm already a Texan).  After running errands in the Texas heat, we stopped for some AMAZING shaved ice at Shaved Ice Island.  One of the fabulous food you can get from a food truck in Austin!!  

This week Adam had orientation for the Police department.  I went too and met some of the other police spouses/family.  It was great to be included and involved in this process this time around.  Winston didn't really have anything like this.  APD has a "family academy" which involves the family in events and fun stuff so you can see what your officer is doing.  Most of the other officers are from other states and some are from other cities in Texas.  Many of them have 5-20 years of law enforcement experience.  I know this will be difficult on both Adam and myself over the next 16 weeks but God will help us get through it.  Adam WILL graduate the academy on October 28th (because I have faith he will excel and make it through).

We finally got boxes unpacked and pictures on the walls!  I will be posting some pictures of our place soon.  We still have a lot to do but we have done a lot to make it look like a home.  We are going to Maypearl, Texas to visit my Mimi Darline for July 4th.  Hoping to get some rest and relaxation before Adam starts the academy.  I hope everyone has a fun and safe July 4th!