it's fall!

It is definitely fall around here in Washington! The leaves are turning brilliant colors, we have pulled out the jackets and sweaters, the rain has started, and our Starbucks budget is increasing just a little bit to make way for pumpkin spice chai. I love this time of year. I love the smell after a rain, I love the trees that look like they are in fire, and I love snuggling up on the couch with a blanket.


We are doing all of the wonderful fall festivities required when living in Seattle. Last weekend we went to a pumpkin patch with our friends Steve & Lindsey and their little one Kaci. We had such a fun time picking out pumpkins, checking out the animals, and soaking up the smell of kettle corn.

This weekend was also the celebration of my sister's 30th birthday! We had a surprise party for her and the theme was "things I ate when I was 20" There was an interesting mix of food including ramen, pizza pockets, bean dip, apples + dip (apparently there were some people who ate healthy), skittles & m&ms, and Texas sheet cake for dessert. It was a fun celebration of a wonderful woman! Happy Birthday Sis!


My mom is up visiting until Sunday, helping out with the little ones during the day. We have been blessed to have her up here! We are also still loving being auntie and uncle.