Fall fun at the Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday we took Jeremiah to the pumpkin patch for the first time. It was a crisp, beautiful autumn day and it couldn't have been nicer out. The weather has been cooling down some this week and it finally feels like fall. ♥ We had so much fun searching for the perfect pumpkin and Jeremiah definitely loved all the sights and his very first wagon ride at the pumpkin patch. Here's our day in photographs. :) 

Happy Fall!

Home Sweet Home

Well lovely readers, our pcs is finally over and now we are in the wonderful phase of unpacking and trying to make our new house feel like a home. This time was easier and harder than our first pcs, if that makes any sense. It was easier because I had done it once before, but harder because this time I was doing it with an 8 month old! Boy was that an experience. Even though we had our hearts set on going back to the West Coast and being closer to both our families, I am actually thankful we didn't have to do a cross country trip with an infant. The drive to Florida took us two days and really wasn't too bad at all! Of course in true pcs fashion I got lost a few times the first day we got here and that was super stressful and scary but thankfully my gps saved the day. ;)

The last few weeks have been spent unpacking and fixing up our new house. It hadn't been occupied in quite some time so it definitely needed a little tlc. I am really loving how its coming along though! The outside is looking better all the time, thanks to all my hubby's hard work. We just got a great bbq on sale too since we FINALLY have a backyard of our own! We were also lucky enough to receive a new lawn mower from my in laws and it was such a thoughtful housewarming gift. I am definitely feeling very blessed. ♥

We added a few plants and flowers to the front of the house to give it a more homey feel. I am loving all these gorgeous fall colors!

The inside of our home still needs some major decorating so unfortunately I won't have any photos until thats finished. But we are loving our new house and all the space we have! It's literally three times the size of our tiny apartment back in Virginia Beach. So far Florida has been a great place to live and I'm looking forward to all our adventures here over the next few years. I think it will be perfect for our little family. ♥ 

Halloween Decorations Sneak Peek

Happy Monday everyone! :) Today has already been a busy day for me here and I am so excited to get started on my fall crafting/Halloween decorations this year! Since it's officially fall and near the end of the month I figured it's time for me to start getting our apartment all decked out.

Being that we live in a smaller place, I don't have too many decorations yet but I started collecting some last year and have gotten a few new things so far this fall. One of the best places you can hit up for inexpensive fall/Halloween decor is the dollar store...No lie! I was skeptical at first but when I stopped by the local Dollar Tree I found so much great stuff!

I couldn't pass up these adorable hanging signs. I also got some fake spiderweb & a felt black spiderweb for a centerpiece on one of our tables. I still have to play around with how I want it to look, but I have some ideas rolling around in my head! :)

I also got these great little headstones to put out and I know I will find someplace to put this creepy crow. ;)

Hello Creepy Crow...

One of my favorite Halloween decorations is actually a sign I found at Michael's last year. It's just too cute!

I can't wait to figure out where I want everything to go and to make a few more things that I have found online as well. If my husband ever made an appearance on my blog he would tell you that I love Halloween probably more than most people, (it's my favorite holiday!) so I'm sure you can imagine how fun this is for me! :)

My mom always made Halloween very special at our house and that's a tradition I want to carry on with my own family. Are any of you decorating for Halloween this year? If so & you are looking for some cheap & easy craft ideas check out The 36th Avenue! That site is amazing & I have been perusing it daily in search of new ideas!

Anyway lovelies, I am off for a craft/shopping date with Brittany from Tales of a Sailor's Soulmate aka my real life bloggy buddy! ♥ Hope you all have a lovely Monday!! xoxo!

Fall In Love

I woke up this morning and went to work like it was any other day, not realizing that TODAY was the first day of September. I have been waiting for what seems like forever for autumn to appear and I am so excited to get to experience the lovely fall weather here in Virginia again this year. ♥ Not only does the end of summer usher in the best season of all, but it also means that this deployment is half way over! I know we still have a long way to go but the cold weather means my hubby will be home before I know it.

Having been raised in southern California nearly my entire life, I never truly experienced all four seasons until this past year. It is somthething that is frightening at times, (i.e. hurricane Irene) but also quite lovely. I'll never forget the bright orange, red, and yellow hues that billowed from our neighborhood trees last year and the amazing cool breezes that made me reach for a cozy sweater and my favorite pair of boots.

The things I love the most about my favorite season would have to be the wonderful Fall Fashion, Fun, and Food. What more could anyone ask for? I can't wait to go shopping and score some stylish new sweaters and some chic little boots like these...

Paired with some black tights, this lovely coach handbag...

and this adorable red cable knit sweater dress and I'd be good to go! 

What are you looking forward to this fall?