Katherine and I are settling back in after a very quick (and tiring) trip to Arkansas for our annual family reunion.  We are both exhausted after about 10 hours in the car, and visiting with lots of family. Despite it being the end of September, the temperature hovered around 90 degrees all weekend and the mosquito trucks were still driving around spraying.  The...

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I'm so happy that it's officially fall!  It's my absolute favorite time of year.  So that means it's time for another Fall Favorites List: 1.  I cannot wait for ABC Family's 13 Nights of Halloween.  Mark your calendars!  I'm also excited for the annual Pretty Little Liars Halloween special which is part of 13 Nights.  I also love The Travel Channel's Haunted Travels....

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Before I got pregnant, I would see mothers out with their children and think "That will never be me."  I should've known better.  I've eaten my words on so many occasions, it's almost embarrassing.  What you think having a kid(s) will be like, and what it's actually like are two totally different things.  I over hear first-time pregnant ladies discussing all of the...

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Holy apples!  If you follow me on Instagram, then you've seen my recent apple shenanigans. I mentioned previously that it's harvest time in my neighborhood.  My neighbor has apples trees with lots of apples.  One day they asked if I'd like some apples from their trees, and I graciously accepted.  After a brief apple tree lesson for Katherine, we headed home with a...

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It's harvest time in my neighborhood apparently and I've been gifted with pears and apples from trees in our neighbors' yards.  My brother has also dropped off some cucumbers, avocado, and watermelon left over from his job, so what do you do when you have lots of random fresh produce?  Look to Pinterest for inspiration of course! First up, pears.  I'll forgive my neighbor...

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