Happy Friday! This week went by way too quickly, and it is hard to believe that October is right around the corner and Christmas is less than 100 days away... what?! Now, on to my Five on Friday!
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One of my best friends, Hannah, booked a flight to come visit me over Halloween weekend and I cannot wait to see her!! Hannah and I have been good friends since high school, and when I lived in New Mexico, she also visited over Halloween - so I guess that's our thing... and I like it!!
Next Halloween, she won't be able to visit because she is doing the World Race. Have you heard of it?!! It's pretty incredible... she will be traveling to 11 countries in 11 months to share the Good News and love of Jesus.
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This week I put out some of our fall home decor, and I am SO happy I did... it's incredible what a little seasonal decor can do for your mood!
Here is a little glimpse into our festive home. :)
THREE
Monday means back to work for me! Since I had a week off between jobs, I was able to enjoy a little down time and have lunch with John several days this week. It's so great to see him during the day... it makes me feel like it's the weekend!
I am excited (and a little nervous) to get back into the full swing of work! Starting a new job is always a transition, but I'm hoping it will go smoothly.
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Scout goes back to bird camp this weekend for two weeks. We will miss her dearly, but the timing works out pretty well with me starting a new job.
After dropping her off, there is a pumpkin and apple orchard near Scout's camp that we are going to visit! Can you believe Monday is the first official day of fall?! There is no better way to celebrate than some you-pick apples.
FIVE
Can someone make me these caramel apple cheesecake bars?! Please and thank you!
I love the festive fall touches around your house (and especially the Scrabble board decor peeking out in the background...I still think that's the cutest idea!). I definitely need to schedule an apple orchard and pumpkin patch visit soon - it's the best way to officially welcome fall!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this! All of this fall -- I just love it! And that cheesecake bar. I need one right this minute. SO exciting that your friend will be visiting too -- and love that she's doing the World Race! Hope you have a great weekend xo
ReplyDeleteLove all of your fall decor! Best of luck at your job on Monday!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love your fall decor!! What is bird camp? Is it like a camp for dogs? I feel like we need to drop off our dog at some type of training camp for a few weeks lol. I've always wanted to go to an apple or pumpkin farm! Have fun!!
ReplyDeletecute fall decorations!! the caramel apple cheesecake bars look so good! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteLove your fall decor! I need to get mine out too. I cannot believe Christmas is less than 100 days away! That sounds crazy. Apple picking and pumpkins sounds like fun!! I can't wait to do the same here soon. Good luck at the new job :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your first day of work next week! That's always a little intimidating but you will be fine! Love your fall decor, I still need to get some of mine out!
ReplyDeleteLove your fall decor! I put mine up this week too. Apple picking and the pumpkin patch sound like fun. Good luck on your first day of your new job, you will be just fine!! :-)
ReplyDeleteLoving the touches of fall, I can't wait to get some up around my house this weekend! Good luck with the start of your new job! Hope you have a smooth transition.
ReplyDeletelove the fall decor, so fancy! and oh my gosh those cheesecake bars look divine. yummm.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to home goods and tj's this weekend for some fall decor - your post just inspired me!!!
ReplyDeleteThose caramel apple cheesecake bars look freaking amazing. Yum! I love when my girls visit! That World Race looks awesome! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove your fall decor. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo fun Hannah gets to come for a visit! I love Bestie visits!!!! And yes PUH-lease to that apple cheesecake BAR! YUMMMMY! :)
ReplyDeleteI also cannot believe the Christmas countdown is down to double digits. This year is flying by! I love your fall decorations, especially the pic w/ a wedding photo in it.
ReplyDeleteMy mouth just drooled looking at that pumpkin bar... oh my word!!!!
ReplyDeleteUm, whoever you get to make you those cheesecake squares, can we get them my address too?? Those look incredible. Yay for visits from besties. I've never heard of the World Race but that sounds so amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove the Halloween tradition of your friend visiting...and missing one year for The World Race is totally understandable! :) I've been looking for some mercury glass pumpkins...yours looks great! AND...GOOD LUCK, GOOD LUCK, GOOD LUCK with the new job! I'll be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteLove your fall decor--super cute. I'm planning to get mine out this weekend. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall decor! It's inspiring me to pull out some decorations! It's so hard to get in the spirit when its 90 degrees outside..perhaps making it feel fall inside will help :)
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LOVE your fall decor! And those cheesecake bars?? Yes, please!!
ReplyDeleteYour Fall touches look awesome!! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute y'all have a Halloween visiting tradition! LOVE your Fall decor you've put up, it's so cute, and those bars look amazing!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new job!
I agree! Adding seasonal decor always makes my heart happy. Wonderful what it does for the spirit.
ReplyDeletePumpkins and apples! Yeah you can't kick off autumn any better than that.
I love the seasonal decor. I can't wait to start decorating for Christmas. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
~ Lu
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Wow fall decoration looks beautiful - and cheesecake bars just look great!
ReplyDeleteSo I'm totally full from eating all weekend in Portland, but that carmel bar -- oh, my!
ReplyDelete100 days til Christmas?!? That is insane! Where did 2014 go?? Good luck back to work tomorrow, hope you have an awesome day! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, less than 100 days till Christmas!? Holy smokes!
ReplyDeleteOh, and i've made those cheesecake bars before. They are to die for!!
Yay for friends visiting. I need to check out that mission. It sounds really cool. Your fall decor looks great! Hope you had a nice weekend!
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