F is for...

F is for Friday Favorites - here are a few of them alphabet style:

F is for fashion. I got my September Stitch Fix in the mail this week.  (explanation of program and first review here)

Please excuse the self portraits and the half naked baby in the background.  A momma has to do what a momma has to do.

I am definitely keeping this black and white Colibri abstract print tab-sleeve blouse - I would wear this to work, out to dinner, or to church.  

I am not sure about the Kristy Striped Fine Guage sweater or the Penrose Lace Overlay Tank.  I love them, but they seem more Spring / Summer than Fall. 

I am sending back the Lyle Polka Dot Stripe MIx Sheer Tank (don't have anything to match the navy) and the Bryce Pink-Tuck Short Sleeve Blouse (not very flattering).  

F is for Food and Fitness Plan.  

Thanks to those of you who linked up last week!  How is it going?  Mine is great - I am one day off in meals due to the our holiday get together on Monday and I had to switch my rest day from Thursday to Tuesday, but I am mostly rocking that plan out!

I will post the second week's plan on Sunday morning. 

F is for flowers Dan has been out of comission due to his hip, so the yard work has been left to yours truly.  The last time I was mowing the yard (which let's be honest, was a few weeks ago), I saw what I thought was a huge weed.  I thought about attempting to kill it, but went inside instead.  I am so happy I didn't because it was a sunflower plant!

I have big plans to put Ina in something other than pajamas and take pictures of her with them before they die.  Who thinks I will make the cut-off?

F is for freakout, which is exactly what I did yesterday when my chain came off my bike while I was switching gears, exactly six miles away from my house in the middle of the country (seriously, the only person I saw was riding a tractor).

However, once I took a few deep breaths and got my hands all greasy, I fixed it in a matter of minutes.  Other than that, my second bike ride was a success - I think I am finally figuring out how to switch gears.  

F is for freezer - which I am totally loving right now.  I freeze so much stuff.  Yesterday, when I was throwing the ingredients for the sesame beef (<-- good recipe, Dan and Ina approved) in the crockpot, I realized how convienent it was.

I never use a whole can of tomato paste, so I freeze whatever I don't use to minimize waste.

Also, I use ginger about once a month, and hate to always have to buy fresh, so I buy a piece, peel it, and slice it into approximately 1 tablespoon servings and stick them in the freezer.  

Anything else I should be putting in the freezer I don't know about?

F is for friends' babies - I was so lucky to get to hold my good friend Liz's adorable daughter Sadie.  

Isn't she beautiful?

F is for father

Thanks to those of you who are asking about Dan!  He is continuing to heal.  He had a rough day over the weekend, but I think it was due to doing too much the days before.  I know he is enjoying is extra Ina time (super jealous).

F is for fantastic Friday - I hope you all have one!