fall favorites

I'm not really sure where fall went.  But at least we got to enjoy a few days of it before winter hit. 

I'm not complaining though.  Fall and winter are both my favorite!

Here's a little look back at a few of our favorite fall things...

The pumpkin patch...

K-State Football...

 He was in such distress because he couldn't see Willy the Wildcat.  He didn't understand why he wouldn't just come to where he wanted him.

Soccer...

This is Dave's 3rd or 4th time coaching Mason's soccer team, between indoor and outdoor.  It is SO much fun watching this kid play! It's crazy how far they come after just a few seasons of playing. 

Oh and we had a birthday!

And now there's snow on the ground, the fireplace is going nearly everyday the last week and Christmas music is playing already.

 I think Christmas decorations may be going up soon too!

always a must on the fall to-do list

 It's not a perfect fall without being able to get to at least one K-State football game. 

Thanks to Dave's sister...we got to use their tickets earlier this month.  It was the most BEAUTIFUL fall day for football!

We left Gavin, knowing he wouldn't have so much fun sitting in the stands.

We started in Aggieville for a quick stop for new K-state gear.  Taylor wanted a picture with mommy in front of BWW...the place I worked for several years in college, and Daddy and his friends used to come in to have me serve them when we first met.  He asked me for my phone number there. And I guess I gave it to him ;-)

One of my most favorite places on earth.

 

 It was our first look at the new part of the stadium.  So awesome!

Our Cats didn't win, but we still had a blast.  We ended back in Aggieville at one of our favorite restaurants in the whole world...Coco Bolos. 

Then a PSL from Starbucks, a stroll through Aggieville to see the changes that are always happening (Pat's Blue Ribbon CLOSED! We couldn't believe it!), and the obligatory drive through campus and past the places we lived, seeing where Daddy walked Mommy to class, our dorms, the greenhouses where Daddy worked.  They always love hearing our stories, ...I'm sure some day that will be different.  And we always love reminiscing in that awesome little town.

 And then home to Gavin.   It was quick, but perfect.

Great for a Wildcat Saturday!

september

Today starts the best month of the year.

Surely you know that.

It's the best for LOTS of reasons.

September means my birthday month!  I'm typically super excited about my birthday.  This year's a TAD different, I'm not dreading it, I'm not sad or depressed, but I can definitely tell I'm not full of excitement like usual.  That's okay!  But I AM super excited about what I get to do for my birthday.

You see, I think I had a grand 30th birthday planned in my head.  I'm not a big party person.  But doing something with some of my besties is definitely my cup of tea.  A girls weekend.  New York City maybe.  But Kansas City or Dallas would have been fine too.  Spas, shopping, eating, fun memories.  Especially with friends who are turning 30 around the same time. But then we all had to go and get pregnant.  Big pregnant bellies wouldn't work so well in New York City.  In fact, just being in Wichita for one afternoon with them got us a handful of stares and comments.  So my big dreams won't be happening.  NEW BABIES will though - and that is even more exciting! 

But no complaints from me - my hubby is taking me to this lovely, cozy place.  I can't remember which room is ours.  And we actually had to go several bed and breakfasts down on our list because of the holiday weekend - lots were booked.  But this one still looks so quaint and nice!   Nothing much on the agenda other than some sleeping in, relaxing, eating, a lovely spa appointment for myself, some college football on tv (even though it's my birthday trip, my hubby kindly reminded me that OU plays it's first game of the season on Saturday), and really just a nice celebration of my 30th with my bestest friend in the whole world.

September means Bluegrass!!  It's coming so soon!  Dave and a friend are taking the campers down this next week to get a camping spot.  We are ALMOST a part of "Landrush" this year, it's the earliest we've ever taken our stuff down.  We are PRAYING it is not 100 degrees.  Even with a camper with AC, camping and being outside 24 hours straight for 4 days is not so fun when it's super hot - and I'm pregnant.

September means fall weather - suppossedly.  Jeans.  Finally.  My jean shorts just aren't feeling so comfy anymore and I really need to just be able to wear my maternity jeans without sweating through them.

September means college football.  2nd mention in this post, but typical.  We love college football.

September means the State Fair - I am CRAVING a big plate of potato twisters and nacho cheese.  Applebees new potato twister appetizer has been settling my craving a bit - but really, nothing beats State Fair food!  I am crossing my fingers we can fit it into our busy schedule this month.

This September means I'm finally in my last trimester!  Just under 3 months to go.

September means the start of our fall routine - preschool, AWANA, bible study, small group, it all starts up and we are excited and ready!

And this September means our dear sweet friends will be adding a new addition to their family and we can't wait!   (oh wait, make that 2 friends with new babies!) September birthdays are the best!

Welcome, September.

So glad you are here.