oh, hey.

oh, hey.
yes, it is me again.
this whole disappearing from the blog scene is easier than i thought.
i blame my busy life, busy mind and endless tiredness.

it's october.
one of my favorite months.
it's full of weather changes, crunchy leaves, conference, crockpot meals,
pumpkin chocolate chip cookies,
the last four weeks of my second trimester,
snack size candy bars, crisp air and the best time of year for fashion.

life is good.
life is oh-so-good over here.
sometimes i fear that if i blink, i'll wake up from a dream.
but, daily, i pinch myself and remind myself that this life is real:
this beauty around me is a gift.
my husband is my biggest blessing.
this baby bump {little one swimming around} ties for first.
family is the core to having a life rich of love, support and purpose.
the gospel is divine.
daily breathe and health are also a true gift, never to be taken for granted.
love is the root of all happiness.

october is a month for realizing just how blessed i am. 
whether that be by indulging into a batch up pumpkin chocolate chippers,
or indulging in this life that is sometimes too good to be true.

happy october.

it's finally here. {well, almost.}

i love autumn.

{thank goodness it officially starts tomorrow.}

happy autumn, my dearest friends.

this is my favorite time of year.

hands down; no argument.

i think i'll pull out my boots and scarfs, 

order a yummy apple cider from starbucks,

stock up on cans of pumpkin,

pull out my fall decorations {early on} to enjoy their festivity, 

and finally light my fall scented candles. 

{candles during the holidays are my weakness- i swear i could burn through one a week if lovebird let me.} 

all these things, just to celebrate autumn's arrival. 

after all, i'm so excited i don't have to anticipate doing all my favorite things;

 wearing fall colors, lighting those delightful scented candles, 

baking pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, wearing layers upon layers, 

coming home to a festive home and sleeping with the windows open at night.

all good things happen in the autumn. 

what are you doing to celebrate the first day of autumn?

i hope you have a happy weekend

and that the first day of autumn is nothing but exciting for you.

i have to get through two tests today before i enjoy tomorrow-

which means the celebration will be that much better.  

xoxo

{source of picture: unknown. sorry!}