Fall fashion favorites.

Fall is officially here and that means it's time to pull out your scarves, sweaters, and boots! Fall is by far my favorite season to dress for, so today I am posting a picture blog with some of my favorite fall styles.

...patterned scarves with a sweater & jeans...

...patterned tights with pumps (or boots)...

 ...bold & beautiful handbags...


...flat boots, ankle boots, any boots!...

...sophisticated pea-coats...

 

...oversize sweatshirts with leggings...

...jewelry that makes a statement...

Those are some of the things I have my eye on for fall. All of these looks are found at Nordstrom, my all-time favorite place to shop. However, I must say that I also love to bargain hunt and usually end up mixing my Nordy splurges with my fabulous thrift store finds to make the perfect outfit!

What are your favorite things to wear for fall?

Bible study.

One of my favorite things about Mississippi so far is that I've had the opportunity to consistently be involved in a Bible study on base. Right now I am in a group of AF wives that meets on Monday nights. We are working through a study by Beth Moore on the book of Esther called "It's Tough Being A Woman". This study has been great so far! I find myself eagerly awaiting Monday nights so I can talk with the girls about what we read during the week. This study digs down to the heart of us as women and challenges the way we act and think.

I've always had a hard time studying Old Testament books as a devotional because sometimes they seem to be so hard to relate to. Beth's study really makes you understand how relevant this book is for today's Christian women.  Now I'm reading the book of Esther with more intrigue and excitement than ever. I love it! It's an amazing story of God's timing and his great Master Plan.

Perfect Saturday.

Today was wonderful! The weather was gorgeous and Jake and I got to spend the whole day together. Tonight we grilled some steaks and relaxed out on the screened porch, just catching up and enjoying time with eachother. Sitting out there together was one of those times in life where you wish you could freeze time - one of those "life is good" kind of moments. I love those.

After dinner we took advantage of the beautiful, cool fall night and took a nice long bike ride around the perimeter of base. Biking has become one of our favorite hobbies together. Now its time to relax and watch a movie!

Hope everyone's having a great weekend!!

It's official.

I am flying to California for Thanksgiving!!

I bought my ticket today and I will be in Turlock from Tuesday to Saturday on the week of Thanksgiving. I miss my family and friends so much and am so excited to go visit them.

I have so much to look forward to on this trip!

...black Friday with mom and sister...

...decorating Christmas Tree Lane...

...Mama's cooking... 

...holiday Starbucks cups...

...Fall trees in Turlock...

...visiting my brother's 1st grade class...

...Grandma's house for Thanksgiving with all the crazy fam...

...a long night of catching up with all the girls...

...meeting Krysti's new baby boy...

...Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...

...sitting by the fire with dad...

...busting out ALL my Christmas music...

This Thanksgiving means lots of laughing, eating, napping & playing games with the people I love most.

I can't wait ((sigh)).

Thankful Thoughts #2.

Today I am thankful for puppies. Not puppies in general I guess...just my puppy, Bailey. Whether you are a dog person or a cat person (or you love some other type of animal), there is no denying that they can often be your most loyal, least judging, and oh-so-comforting companion.

Today I had a long exhausting day at work. We had a tv commercial shoot for a restaurant that lasted almost 10 hours. I will write more details on that adventure later but basically it was me being on my feet all day long and working like crazy. The location was also an hour away. By the time I made it home I was fully drained and just wanted to relax. Jake was not due home for hours still so I grabbed my faithful little companion Bailey and we snuggled on the couch and caught up on our DVR shows. How does she know when I've had a long day? Does she know that sometimes I need her as much as she needs me? I'm not sure, but I do know that I love her so much and for her I am so thankful!