so pretty

I had no idea this stuff even existed 15 minutes from my house. So, so pretty...here are some pictures from our little outing to what most people call Turkey Lake Park.

here it comes....

December...and it's like a freight train. I almost can't look, but I'm plugging on, well, more like charging on. I can't not charge. So much is about to happen and well, not happen. Work will end soon and then the new work of finding new work will take over. Being with my adorable 1 year old every day all day will surely be eventful, but I am really going to have to get serious. Make spreadsheets or something....plan meals, do more laundry more often, get out my winter wear, take more pictures, make more lists. It's a little overwhelming to say the least. Please, please, please don't let me get sucked into the facebook vortex...please!

isn't it amazing?

I find it truly amazing that at a time when I should be panicking, feeling alarmed, sad, worried, etc. I am actually excited, hopeful and struck with anticipation. I may be heading for a rude awakening, but it's almost like I don't even care. Something woke up inside. Right before my baby turned one. Something, or possibly someone, tapped me on the shoulder and said "you are doing a great job and even if you are struggling to keep your head above water it won't phase you. You have come too far and your future is bright." It is bright. My daughter is truly amazing and I have a wonderful family. I know come December life will be difficult, but it will be worth it. I will feel relief even though I will be stressed. I will just keep thinking about days like these.......

Almost better than paper dolls...

Little Goodies

So, I asked my friends for their top ten favorite things about fall and guess what......they responded. Here are some of my favorites (not in any particular order):

• making an autumn wreath
• even though it's only every four years, the excitement of Election Day.
• Soup!
• Get to rock your hoodies! (confession: I'm a 30 year old who loves hoodies more than any 16 year old)
• cool mornings and breezy afternoons.

Ok, so I remember telling someone recently that I don't own any hoodies, but after seeing Tiff's hoodie confession, I remembered....I do have a couple. Not sure if they would still fit this post-baby body I'm sporting now, but I will give it a shot soon. Cool weather is not far off. I can tell, it's coming and I have hot chocolate waiting.......