Wrapping up FALL!

Well, what do you know I am playing catch up again?!?!? But, at least I am catching up. I wish I could be one of those moms who seems to be on top of everything, but let's face it.... I'm not. This may surprise some of you because I am the queen of Instagram and often that may LOOK like we have it together, but notice I said "look" :) Sometimes I do a pretty good job and other times I feel like I am treading water. I received another note from Evan Lilly's school to send in a family picture. I have been asked to do this since September! BUT, I already have her Christmas pj's at the house ready to be wrapped and YES, they are monogrammed. So, some things I can check off my list and others still remain there. Today, I can check off Halloween blog (along with other fall activities because I waited too long)!

Wrapping up FALL...... I know some people hate going straight from Halloween to Christmas but I absolutely LOVE it! I feel bad for Thanksgiving but let's face it, Christmas, especially with the little ones, is such a fun time of year! So, I am wrapping up our fall festivities today and moving on..... Mainly, because it's a rainy day and I figured this would be a great time to start the Christmas decor, and I like to have it up before we go out of town for Thanksgiving.

( Although, I did think this was funny :)

Back in October we went to our church fall carnival! It was a little too old for E but she loved playing on the playground.

We have had some pretty awesome weather here in the South and we were able to get some great mornings in at the park by our house. This is changing quickly as our lows are in the 20's this week!! Brrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!

Halloween was a huge success! Evan Lilly's costume was absolutely adorable and she had so much fun trick or treating on tiger lane. Unfortunately, we didn't stay for the game because that was our first big cold front and of course it hit us on Halloween night! I got her bag from Whimsical Stiches on Etsy. It turned out so cute! The price was great and the shop owner was wonderful to work with. I will definitely order from her again :) 

Since we got home early, we passed out candy to trick or treaters. It went fast but E had fun!

We have had lots of fun dinners out, trips to the mall, and raced in the True Blue 5k.

Evan Lilly did not want to be held for a family pic. I don't think she liked everyone looking at her!

Yesterday, we went to lunch with the Byroms, our dear friends from Alabama. We had a fun lunch at Aldo's and the kids were absolutely great.

Now on to our Christmas decor!!!! Chris doesn't know this is happening yet! YIKES! Hopefully, he'll be as excited as me! Hehehe Evan Lilly is already making her list.

Fall Fun 2014 {Zoo Boo & Pumpkin Patch}

I am so happy the cooler temps are here and we sure had a blast last weekend! On Friday evening we went to Zoo Boo. I think Evan was a little overwhelmed at fist. There was a lot going on!!! She started to come out of her shell towards the end. She really surprised me!!! Everything I thought she would love to do; she had zero interest in. And, the things I assumed she would hate; she absolutely loved! Overall I would say our zoo boo experience with an 18 month old was a success! She trick or treated, danced at the panda disco, went  through a toddler maze, and even petted a snake!!!!!

On Saturday we went to the Pumpkin Patch at Priddy Farms. It was the perfect pumpkin patch for Evan. It wasn't huge but just the right size and amount of activities needed for a toddler. We took pictures by the pumpkins..... well, we tried to take pictures! This was actually a disaster. Evan Lilly is so busy and wants nothing to do with looking cute for the camera. I am so happy Chris was able to catch some awesome moments on our "real camera!" (I'll post those later. I do not have access to our camera until Saturday.....we are headed to Birmingham in a few short hours!!!) After pictures, she played with every imaginable toy at the farm, swung on the swing set, and bounced in the moon bounce. Needless to say Evan and mama took a nap when we got home.

It was fun to spend time as a family and put a check next to two of our fall activities! Next..... our church fall carnival!

Five on Friday!!!!!

Yay!! It's Friday!!! AND Yay I am back so soon! Today I am linking up with darci, april, christina + natasha for Five on Friday! They are hosting a fabulous giveaway this week!!

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We are returning to Tiger Lane tomorrow for our third home game! I am pretty excited!!! After this week we decided to stay in tonight and have some family time. Tomorrow Chris's parents are watching E so we will have a nice little date day and evening at the game. Our Sunday School class is also having a social at the tailgate. I am excited to see everyone!!

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Halloween is right around the corner and I received Evan's costume in the mail today. We have another home game Halloween night, so we decided to take her and trick or treat on Tiger Lane! Here is a stock photo of the costume. Of course, she is going to be a tiger!!! It is even cuter in person!!! I can't wait to put it on her.

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In a couple weeks Evan and I are headed to Birmingham. We are having her pictures professionally taken with Santa. My friend Ashley lives in Homewood and takes her boys every year. The pictures are always so adorable!!! I can't wait.... For the pictures and to spend some time with my dear friend and her family!!! Now I just need to figure out what in the world we are wearing.... this is so not like me!

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Don't worry.... Deanna Green is still our family photographer and we have our family session scheduled with her the week after. I am not sure Chris can make it to Birmingham so I am happy we have another session planned to get all of us together. Here is a Christmas pic Deanna did for us last year. We were at a Christmas tree farm. This year I want to have more of a fall session since we are also getting the pictures with Santa.

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If you read my blog recently, you know I was in a terrible accident on Monday. I am praising God that we are ok and that He is always with us. I wanted to share some scriptures that have spoken to my heart!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing weekend!!