Fall is Here

There's something about the cool, crisp air this year that made me want to pull out my fall decorations. Maybe because it seems like the cooler air is here much earlier this year, or maybe because I'm tired of melting each time I go outside so I appreciate it more. Either way, yesterday I felt a tug from Mother Nature to give my front porch a touch of autumn. I spent the morning dusting off the fake pumpkins (aren't they great?) and cleaning up the porch area.


Jenna needed a pumpkin for school so we headed to Timmy's Roadside Stand to see if we could find the perfect pumpkin. Not only did we find ONE perfect pumpkin, we found TWO perfect pumpkins. How could we ever choose? So we just brought them both home. They also had the most beautiful flowers. I could have spent hundreds of dollars there easily. But I roped it in and settled for 2 large pots of mixed mums as seen in the photo above. I also got a large concrete bunny. He must weigh about 50 pounds, but he's a cutie. He's yet to find a home in the back yard yet, but maybe tomorrow he'll hop on back and find a good spot. I bet I will find my way back to the stand and get more goodies before it is all over with!

And because I just can't resist....HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL!

I want to be a loser!

I watched the first episode of Season 6 of The Biggest Loser last night. I really like this show for inspiration on losing weight. I had actually joined The Biggest Loser Club 3 weeks ago. I have already lost 8 pounds - yahoo!! There are some really tough days, but for the most part, it is going pretty good. I've set my first goal to get to pre-preggo weight before Jenna. Got a ways to go there. I think my next goal with be to get to pre-preggo weight with Alyssa. Hubby is going along with it, even if there is a moan or groan every now and then. He's lost 3 pounds. Here's to being a "loser"!

Speaking of losing weight...I took this photo of Alyssa and Angel the other day. Do you think they have The Biggest Loser for animals?


I saw this on the net...someone was asking would this kitchen look dated in 10 years. Not sure, but it sure is gorgeous now. I would **love** to have a kitchen like that.




Honey, sweetie pie, love of my life...are you reading my blog? This is a super big hint of what I'd love to do to the kitchen ;)

With that, I should check in at work. Until then...

Save the 'dogs'

I remember seeing these cute critters on a trip to South Dakota. I sure hope this petition helps!



Not much going on around here...work is picking up, that is a good thing, right? I stayed busy with that most of the day. I may have a trip to San Ramon, California coming up soon. I haven't been there yet...should be exciting.

I spent part of the evening picking up sticks and pinecones from Hurricane Hannah. I did get the yard mowed in some of the drier spots. I am so thankful that Ike went the other way. Sending lots of positive thoughts for those in his path.

Off to watch some dvr'd shows. Have a great weekend!