It's Back!!!

Fall is back!!! For about a week, Mother Nature decided to be a little biotch and pretend it was summer again. Monday, it was 100! It rarely got to 100 in the middle of the summer. Last year, we hardly had summer here at all and then come October Mother Nature decided it was time for summer. I was so over it by that time!!! This year, we had a fairly warm summer, so I'm hoping Mother Nature realizes summer is over and brings on the gorgeous fall weather. 

Since it's a beautiful 70 degree day, I am in complete fall mode! So, I decided to do a little online shopping and create a collage of some of the things I need want for fall.

1. perfect chambray ex-boyfriend shirt found here. 

I have been searching and searching for the perfect chambray shirt and keep coming back to this one. Unless someone can lead me to the perfect chambray shirt that is a little cheaper, I might have to bite the bullet and pay the darn $70! Please help! 

2. TOMS Taupe Suede Women's Desert Wedges found here. 

I tried these on at Nordstrom and instantly fell in love! I did NOT want to take them off. They are the PERFECT shoe for fall, but unfortunately I have to wait until Christmas. 

3. La'Rue Leg Warmers found here. 

I am a HUGE leg warmers and boots fan! I love the colors these leg warmers come in and the price is hard to beat! 

4. Breakfast at Tiffany's Poncho found here. 

This poncho looks so stylish, yet comfortable! I would wear it with some skinny jeans and black boots. 

5. Ecote Intarsia Cardigan found here. 

I am just a little in love with the print of this oversized cardigan. 

6. Color-Block Sweater found here. 

Coral was my favorite color for summer and this is a great way to transition it into fall. 

7. My Favourite Leopard Print Scarf found here. 

I love love love leopard print!!! Add a little fun to a plain outfit with this scarf. 

8. BDG Abstract Leggings found here. 

Leggings are my favorite thing to wear in the fall! I usually stick with basic black or at least a solid color, but I'm thinking I need to branch out with a funky print this year. 

9. Steve Madden Troopa Boot found here. 

I really wanted these boots last year and I still REALLY want them this year. My Christmas wishlist is getting longer and longer!!! 

What are some of your favorite fall fashions? 

Coffee Talk

It's a little late for coffee (who am I kidding, it's never too late for coffee), but I am linking up with Natalie and answering a few questions.

1. You're at Target or Wal-Mart, what's the first department you hit? 

Target - Clothes, duh! They so conveniently put them right by the entrance to immediately suck you in! Then I usually hit accessories and then shoes. 

Wal-Mart - We usually only go to Wal-Mart when we REALLY need something that we know is ridiculously cheaper there than anywhere else. The first department we usually hit is the laundry aisle. 

2. What are three items you always have stocked in your home, fridge or pantry? 

Toilet paper (we buy in bulk from Costco),  Scentsy bars and ice cream. 

3. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others? Why?

If I'm shopping for clothes, shoes or accessories, I like shopping with others. It's fun getting feedback on your choices and it's just a fun way to have some girl time. If I'm shopping for groceries or household necessities, then I don't mind going alone. I just want to go in, get what I came for and get out. 

4. What's the biggest splurge you've ever made? 

Probably buying a car at age 18. My grandpa bought me my first car when I was 16, a 1988 Honda Prelude. I loved that car, but thought I needed something a little newer. So, I got a loan and bought myself a 1999 (this was 2000, yes I'm old) Chevy Cavalier. It was the base model, but I was so proud of myself for getting the loan and picking it out myself. 

5. What's the best deal you've ever snagged? 

Hmmm.... Usually the best deals I snag are at Kohl's when I have coupons. Speaking of, I just got a white shirt and a cardigan for $13. Total savings of $44!!! I would also say Jeremy snagged a pretty sweet deal on my Frye boots. He found them in my size only worn a couple of times on Ebay for $125 shipped (they are $228 + tax in store). They looked like they had never been worn when I got them. 

     

Head on over and get your link-up on!!!
 

No measure of time with you is long enough...

My mom left yesterday and I'm just a little sad. A month seems like a long time, but no time is ever enough with my mom. The time flew by and the house seems empty now. It didn't really hit me that she was gone until I got home yesterday and I saw the chair she sets in with the computer still set up for her. Even though there were many days we would sit here in comfortable silence, the house seemed oddly quiet. 

We did a lot of fun things; wine tasting, bbq, happy hours, a concert, shopping, dinners with friends, etc. But, the best times were the quality times together just talking or watching old videos. My mom is my very best friend in the whole world. I can talk to her about anything and know she will ALWAYS be there for me. There were times while she was here that I got a little frustrated with her and maybe snapped at her a little bit. When I went in her room yesterday, I wished I could take back all of those times I snapped at her. I don't know when I will get to see her again and I should have been cherishing the moments we got to spend with each other instead of getting frustrated. I'm sorry, Mom! 

A mother's love really is unconditional and I'm so happy that God chose her to be my mom!

I love you, Mom! I can't wait to see you again! 

Quick Update

I've been having so much fun spending time with my mom that I haven't had much time to blog. Sadly, she heads back to Missouri next Monday. I will be back to blog land full force then! For now, here's a little update on our recent endeavors. 

I got a new tattoo of my favorite bible verse

 We went shopping and I lusted over these TOMS! They are in my MIL's closet for Christmas. Too bad I can't wear them now! She said I can wear them one time this fall before going back in the box to get wrapped for Christmas. I just need to pick the perfect time to wear them. 

I tried and loved the bow bun

Went to Applebee's happy hour with these beautiful ladies

   Getting ready to head out to a little dive bar here in town

 Had a blast at this pretty girls wedding

Went on a boat ride in the bay

Golden Gate Bridge love

 

I miss all my wonderful blog friends and can't wait to catch up next week!!!  

 

 

Eden's Edge, Eli Young Band, LBT and Rascal Flatts... Oh my!!!

Last week, I posted about winning tickets to a concert. Mom and I got all countried up and made the hour and a half drive last Thursday and boy was that drive worth it!!! 

First up was Eden's Edge. Eden's Edge is a new, up and coming band from Arkansas and they are adorable and AMAZING!!! 

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Next, was Eli Young Band. I love love love their song Crazy Girl and I sang along at the top of my lungs!!! 

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And then.... My all-time favorite Little Big Town!!!! Have I mentioned how much I love LBT?! I first heard about LBT about 6 years ago now and it was love at first sound. This group can harmonize like no other! This was my sixth time seeing them in concert and they NEVER disappoint. On the way to the concert, mom and I stopped at Target to get their new album Tornado. It is amazing just like all the rest of the albums. They sang some of their old songs, some of the songs off their new album and they even did Lady Gaga's Born This Way! It was a-freaking-mazing!!! 

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And last, but certainly not least... Rascal Flatts!!! Rascal Flatts was my first big country concert 8 years ago. I realized it has been 8 years while sitting at the concert. That makes me feel old! They put on a GREAT concert! They even had the audience name a few songs they wanted to hear and played them. It was Joe Don's birthday, so they sang happy birthday to him and brought out a cake. They also did a short song thanking God, which made me proud to be a country music fan. 

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Here are a few pictures we took at the concert 

It was a wonderful evening and I'm so glad I got to share it with my mom!!! 

Fabulous Fall

I don't know about y'all, but I absolutely LOVE Fall! Pumpkin, hoodies, boots, Starbucks seasonal drinks, chili, etc... 

It is still fairly warm here during the day, but the nights have totally seemed like fall. Every night, I want to light a fire in our fireplace. I am a sucker for fall decorations and almost couldn't wait for my mom to get here September 4 to get the decorations out. But... I thought it would be a fun thing for us to do together, so I reluctantly waited. The decorations have been up for almost two weeks now and as excited as I always am for Christmas decorations, I will be sad when it's time to pack up the Fall decor. 

When I got the new Fall Scentsy catalog and saw the owl warmer, I was in LOVE! But, seeing as I already have three full-size warmers and a wall plug-in, Jeremy was less than thrilled about the thought of spending $35 on ANOTHER warmer. We were at Wal-Mart and I found the owl warmer shown in the last picture for $15! And I even think it's cuter than the Scentsy warmer! Score!!! I'm warming Yankee Cranberry Zest now and it smells AMAZING!!! 

Only a few more days until it is officially Fall!!!

Update

Hello blog world!!! It's been awhile! I may be sporadically posting for awhile my mom is here. We've been having some fun times already and have three more weeks of fun times ahead!!! Here's a day-by-day update of the fun we've been having! 

Tuesday: I ran a bunch of last minute errands to get ready for mom's arrival. While I was in the car listening to the radio, I heard they were giving away tickets to see Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Eden's Edge. I NEVER win these things, but I thought I might as well give it a try and make the call. The first time I dialed the number it was busy. The second time they answered!!! I won two tickets to the concert! My mom and I both LOVE Little Big Town. I may or may not have seen them in concert five times already. So, I went to the radio station and picked up the tickets and then Jeremy and I headed to the airport to pick mom up. Boy was she surprised when I showed her the concert tickets. We headed to In-n-Out Burger for dinner and then came home to relax and have a glass of wine. 

Wednesday: Mom and I hung out around the house most of the day. That evening, we went across the street for pizza and beer to celebrate our anniversary. 

Thursday: We decided to go to our local grocery store Raley's for wine night. Every Thursday, they have a wine tasting for $3. For $3 you get to try a bunch of different wines and they have appetizers. This week, they threw a bridal shower for one of the employees I'm friends with. It was really fun! 

Friday: Mom and I headed to Trader Joe's to pick up some flowers for my friend Lacey for her last day of work. We stopped at Starbucks and got Lacey and Dianna a fun drink. Lacey was super surprised! Then mom and I headed to Olive Garden for a yummy lunch! Friday evening, we lounged around the house and geared up for our BBQ on Saturday.

Saturday: I baked cookies and made deviled eggs to get ready for our BBQ. My in-laws came over around 5 and I made pina coladas for everyone. Around 6, Lacey and Jorge got here and the guys started the BBQ. Dianna and Julio got here just in time to eat. After dinner, us girls set around chatting and the guys played poker. Somehow we decided to play flip cup and that definitely got the party started. After that, we played three man. We stayed up until 3 AM. I think we all thought we were in college again. It sure was a blast!!!

Sunday: We all slept in and then got up and headed to Santa Rosa to try out Five Guys. It was delicious! We went to Costco and CVS and then came home and lounged. We were all tuckered out from Saturday's activities. 

It has been a great almost week and I'm looking forward to the next three weeks!