Hello, October!

This last week and a half has been quiet around here, I know, and I am sorry for not being much in the way of a real blogger as of late (okay, most of the time). I don't have my typical excuse of "I was traveling" to fall back on because I have gloriously been home the majority of the past couple weeks. Rather, I have just been quiet. I finally took the time to put together a collection of wedding photos for our friends and family to be able to look at, and hopefully enjoy (yeah, I know over 6 months after the fact. I am sooo on top of things, let me tell you). I have also been making a game called "How Much Money Can I Save This Month If I Plan All Our Meals In Advance". I have my first shopping trip tomorrow, so we shall see. This is mostly inspired by all the pins I see where people are spending like $200 a month on their food (I don't think that is possible, so someone I know prove me wrong), or cooking lots of freezer meals (my BFF does this, and I always aspire to be as cool as she is, so I am totes jumping on this bandwagon). Harris has been working ungodly amounts of hours again, so I will be happy when Monday morning rolls around and I get to have my hubs home for two evenings in a row. Plus, my sisters are coming up next week/weekend for their Fall Break, and we could not be more excited! Their one request has been pumpkin everything, so I have a few tricks up my sleeves - maybe I will get to share a few delights on here afterwards. Although, this Indian Summer nonsense is driving me crazy. I want October, not more 83 degree days, please and thank you. Is a need for blankets and a hot chocolate and changing leaves really too much to ask for?

Autumn really is my favorite time of year. It's funny the simple things that change with age. A decade ago, I was all for summertime. I lived for the smell of salt air, sand between my toes, and a deep and lasting tan. As I have gotten older, I still love summer...mostly. But it is uncomfortably hot and humid, and I don't feel refreshed or energized by the heat. Conversely, the older I get, the more I love the crisp morning air in the fall. I love watching the leaves change colors and feeling like I could just wander for miles and miles lost in my own thoughts enjoying the pleasant air and smells. Oh the smells of fall. The pumpkins and the spices. The smell of firewood burning with its crackly sounds and smokiness. I love it all so much! So, please, weather gods, if you will, give a girl a break and get back into the swing of fall-ness.

Happy Friday to all, and Happy Birthday to my dear Nana!