Tuesday, September 27, 2016

This Fall...

Fall officially started last week, the temperature around here finally cooled off over this weekend and it's starting to feel/look like fall.  We've got some fun things coming up this season that I'm looking forward to...

Annual Dallas Trip
We make a trip down to Dallas each fall  (2015 / 2014 / 2013)  and this year we're going a bit earlier than usual so I'm looking forward to taking advantage of some different things.  Each year I pick a day (since for Derek, we have a day of football) and this year I think it's making the drive down to Waco to make a visit to Magnolia Market.

last year wine tasting in Grapevine.

Tailgates & Football
It's been a few weeks since we've been in State College and we had a horrible loss this past weekend but I'm looking forward to the rest of our tailgates and games! We'll be back up in Happy Valley for three more games with great family/friends to host for each game and may even try to host an away game party here at home for one of the games.


Home for Halloween
Between our annual Dallas trip and Penn State's football schedule, the past few years we've been traveling the weekend surrounding Halloween.  Since Halloween is a Monday, that ensures we'll be home - time to make some pumpkin cookies and enjoy.

My mom caught us trying to make pumpkin cookies last year after Derek had some fun with the flour.

Election Night Party
With the first debate last night, Election Day will be here before we know it.  It's looking like this election is going to be very close and should be interesting to track that night.  It falls just a couple days after Derek's birthday so I'm thinking of maybe having some people over to spice up the night.

Plan/Host Our First Holiday 
We are hosting our first holiday, Thanksgiving this year!  We'll be hosting both my family and Derek's along with possibly some extended family members too so it'll be a big crowd.  I've already got more than enough ideas and am really looking forward to finalizing everything and enjoying the day.  This also means no traveling over the holiday weekend so thats a big win since we'll be able to spend part of the long weekend enjoying family and the other part enjoying some quiet time alone and getting ready for Christmas with a little decorating/shopping.

Enjoying some apple cider mimosas last Thanksgiving for brunch with my family then traveling for dinner with Derek's.

Basic Fall 
It wouldn't be fall without the "basic" things - picking pumpkins, enjoying the cooler nights, trying out new crockpot recipes, testing out a fall sangria recipe, making our annual visit to Pumpkinland, trying out some fall dessert recipes, taking our Christmas card photos and maybe even checking out a local high school football game.


I'm also looking forward to blogging this fall but not as frequently.  With the start of October I'm planning for three times a week - some weeks maybe more, some weeks maybe less.

Happy fall! xx

19 comments:

  1. A trip to Magnolia Market sounds amazing! That picture of you and Derek with the flour is hilarious - so nice you guys will get to be home more around the holidays and getting to host your first holiday. Super exciting!

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  2. I just know that you hosting thanksgiving is going to be amazing - I can't wait to see what the menu and decor will look like! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. I love that you chose Magnolia Market for your day. I would have too. Yay for hosting your first Thanksgiving. You'll do great and have a beautiful gathering. I can't wait to see the details.

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  4. I love the idea of hosting an election party! Sounds like you have a really busy but fun fall ahead of you!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  5. so much to look forward to! dallas and hosting thanksgiving and all the basic things yes! you guys will have such a great season and def just blog when you want to - that's what i always say :)

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  6. So much to look forward to this Fall!! My Mom loved visiting Magnolia Market - she got some neat pieces!!

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  7. How exciting that you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, and how cute are you two making pumpkin cookies! Perfect treat for Halloween night - I may need to steal the idea for us to enjoy while handing out candy to trick or treaters <3
    Green Fashionista

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  8. How fun hosting Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see what you put together.

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  9. So fun! Brandon and I went to college at Baylor in Waco, so let me know if you need restaurant recommendations. (I also have a couple of cute shops for you to visit, too, after the madness that is Magnolia Market!) And yay for Dallas!!!

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  10. I love all of your fall things! Sounds like you have a good trip planned down to Texas (especially if it involves a side trip out to Waco). Enjoy the start of your fun fall season :)

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  11. So much to look forward to this fall! If I ever visit Texas, I'd love to go to Magnolia Market.

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  12. That's so exciting y'all are hosting your first Thanksgiving!! That will be so much fun and it sounds like you're going to have a big crowd!

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  13. That's so exciting that you'll be hosting Thanksgiving this year! It makes a huge difference not having to drive for the holidays and you get to relax more. And yes, you have to go to Magnolia Market when you're in Dallas! It's too close to miss! They're closed on Sunday's, but that shouldn't be a problem with the game!

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  14. So much to look forward to this fall! I'm majorly jealous that you'll be headed to Waco to visit Magnolia Market - you know that's at the top of my list for weekend trips! And, how exciting about hosting your first holiday. Knowing you, I'm sure you'll crush it!

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  15. So fun that you'll be hosting Thanksgiving this year!! Of all the holidays, I think Thanksgiving is my favorite to host. :) :) So much tasty food to be had!

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  16. I would be nervous about hosting Thanksgiving! I am looking foward to seeing what you do, I bet it will be awesome.

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  17. I'm dying to go check out Magnolia Market. All the pictures on Instagram may it look amazing. That's so exciting you'll be hosting your first Thanksgiving. Do you know what all you plan on cooking?

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  18. So many fun fall things coming up. I love all the parties you throw!

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  19. So! What are your plans for Dallas? do you know where you are staying this year?? You definitely need to do Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village and have a mambo taxi! ;). Can't wait to see your Thanksgiving celebration! You are SO good at hosting!!

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