more on fall break + high five for friday

This week I'm going to be linking up with Lauren Elizabeth at High Five for Friday!  It's been a long time since I've participated in this one, but I'm excited to start doing it again!

1. Fall break was very busy.  I got a lot done!  I desperately needed a break from the 106 moody teenagers I deal with daily.  I was able to get a lot of household things done that I have been putting off and visit family!  I had a great passenger for all of my travels...

2. Our first stop was to see my grandma.  We were able to spend the entire afternoon with her!  My aunt came over, and we helped her put a pumpkin together.  It was really cute!  That night, my dad took my grandma and I to see the Barefoot Contessa!  It was a really neat show.  I enjoyed listening to her talk about her love for cooking and tips.

3. Hazel has had quite the exhausting week.  She has played hard.  She plays especially hard with my sister's dog Margo.  We went over late one night and let the two puppies play around.  It was really fun.  When I got back to Athens, David and I went to a beautiful wedding at the Melting Point!  We had such a great time!

4. The next morning, David ran in a half marathon!  It was a great morning for it!  I drank some Dunkin' coffee while he trotted along.  Hazel got to go as well, and again, wore her out!  However, we managed to get a family photo!

She smiled, don't you think?  These few days back have been stressful reminders of why I needed this break in the first place!  But my little bulldawg is getting me through!  Can't wait to snuggle with her all weekend!

5. And best for last!  Today is my beautiful mama's birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an amazing woman!  I love you so much mama!

fall break

i've been on fall break this week and it has been fantastic!

the weekend was so amazing. we had friends over for the game and david and i spent sunday relaxing.

so perfect.

i finally got my house in order to have our first overnight guests!  heres a preview!

i also got all of our fall decor out.  and purchased some mini pumpkins :)

on monday i traveled to marietta for a doctor's appointment and stayed with my grandma two days!

we had a great time!

the first night, my sister and i took her to get a real italian (extremely delicious) pizza at antico.

only the best pizza you'll ever eat. EVER.

the next morning my sweet cousins (twins), also on fall break meet us for a j. christophers brunch and bingo at grandmas!  we had such a good time playing bingo! they told me all about their jump roping demo team and school. and they are super precious 5th graders.

grandma and i celebrated our time together at the marietta diner.

amazing food (greek, italian, american and breakfast)!

even prettier cakes.

we had TONS of leftovers.

i loved my time with grandma.

and the best for last.

my husband is going to be an AMAZING lawyer.

he dominated this tournament at school and made the mock trial team.

it was so fun getting to see him in action.

he. was. awesome.

words can't describe it.

you'll want to hire him one day, that's for sure.

i hope you have a happy weekend!

ours will be filled with weddings and fall leaves.

my favorite time of the year

I think I've mentioned it once, maybe twice? I love fall!

And now, I'm on fall break!  I have so many plans for the next week!

There are a lot of things I want to do this fall, but I don't want my fall "bucket list" to be so long its unattainable.  I've already made one pumpkin recipe, but I really want to learn how to use it and use it well.  AND I'm going to get a pumpkin today! I'm so excited!  

So here it is, my Falling for Fall Bucket List!  Most of these are things that we would probably do anyway, but putting together the list makes it easier for me to realize my goals, right?

I'm excited to do at least a few of these things!  I know David is too!

Have a great FRIDAY!

Love ya! Court

all things fall!

My favorite time of year is here! FALL!

I just love EVERYTHING about fall!  Pumpkins, the air, the leaves, boots, UGA football, cool evenings, apple picking, and visiting the mountains.  It's all so perfect!

Every year, David and I take a day trip to the mountains.  We fish, hike, pick apples, eat BBQ and get a pumpkin.  It is always a perfect day :)

We've already started talking about what day we are going to go make our trip this year.  Until then, I'm pinning and planning all of the fall projects that I want to get down.

Pinterest can just be so inspiring.

I'm usually very traditional when it comes to pumpkins.  I stick to square eyes, a triangle nose, and a mouth with three, maybe four teeth.  But maybe this is the year for change?

I am loving these chevron pumpkins! 

Baking with pumpkin, yum!  My sister loves to give me a hard time about pumpkin pie.  I used to complain about how much I hated it.  To be honest, I think it's an acquired taste.  Nevertheless, I really like pumpkin pie now.  I love this cute idea for a pumpkin!  What a cute kitchen deocration!

If I've never said it before, you should know that I LOVE GLITTER.

All things glitter, sparkle, and sequin.

All things that SHINE! Yes, I love it all!

So if you tell me that I can make my pumpkin a glitter pumpkin.

It's pretty much going to happen!

Street numbers painted on pumpkins. How cute!

I will end the pumpkin obsession here, with this precious front door display! 

What a cute idea, to use them as planters!

 

Now I'm going to get ready to cheer on the DAWGS!!!!

It's Saturday in Athens!!