So what...

So what if...

• I haven't blogged in a week. I seriously am doing a million things at home. I tell myself to sit down and blog and capture these memories but before I know it it is 8:00pm and I'm ready for bed!
• H sleeps 5-6 hours in our room and wakes up every hour in her crib. Dang it! We will get this! At least I'm getting some sleep.
• We have gnats in our kitchen. Actually this shouldn't be a "so what" it should be an "OH MY GOSH THEY'RE DRIVING ME NUTS". I have vinegar traps out and have poured everything known to mankind down my sink. Now go away you stupid bugs!!
• The thought of ever having a first floor laundry room makes me jump with joy! One day...
• I've printed of 923780923 pics of Hadley and dated them and have them in order to put in her photo album. 
• So what if the mentioned above only happens this one time.
• I crave a good coffee from our local coffee shop daily. I have only had one this month.
• We have no fall decor outside. Hopefully J will bring up Henry, our pumpkin, from the basement today!
• We name our pumpkins
• I'm still obsessed with Duck Dynasty
• My newest obsession is Downton Abbey

Five on Friday!

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Every day this week I have told myself I was going to sit down and blog. That has yet to happen. I can't believe how fast time goes with a little one. My days fly by! I try to get something big accomplished every day but that doesn't always happen. It still amazes me. I love blogging and love that one day all of what we do/did will be documented (for the most part). So I must get busy again!

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Earlier this week I went and visited Ricart for a blogging event. I can't wait to share photos and information with you later this week! It was a great experience and I got to hang out with Shannon and Fletcher!

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This weather has been crazy! I've loved the cool, fall days but then it turns around and is 80* out. No thank you!! I'm ready for jeans (that I can almost fit in to) and sweatshirts.

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This weekend J and I plan to make our own headboard. Pray for us! I have no idea how this is going to turn out. I just hope we get something out of it. We need a new headboard and it's driving me crazy without having one.

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Can I just say that I love that fall TV is back on!! Thursday nights are awesome with Grey's followed by Parenthood. I have a whole post idea for this alone because I am pumped!!

Five On Friday: Recipes, Halloween, & Pictures

Don't forget to link up with Five on Friday here!

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Last weekend we went apple picking. I've had ever intention to make apple crisps this week but it hasn't happened yet. Josh has even asked if I wanted to go apple picking again. Let's try to eat what we have (about 30 apples). He's an apple-pickin' machine!

Doesn't this look yummy?!

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If you do not have children and are planning to one day, let me tell you about a little something called, "cluster feeding". I had no idea what this was until after H was born. Basically babies will nurse for hours at one time. Not going to lie-it's exhausting, especially at night when you're already tired. But it's great bonding time too.

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I love Halloween. Actually I love all things fall. But my favorite part about Halloween is dressing up. I haven't dressed up in a few years but I can't wait to dress H up as she gets older. Pinterest is busting with costume ideas. Here are a few of my favorites family costumes!

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J is already hoping H will be Princess Peach one Halloween!

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I still have not been behind the wheel of my car. I could have started driving this week but my dad had to borrow my car since his was getting fixed and I didn't need mine for anything. The more time that passes the more nervous I get to get behind the wheel. I'm already a nervous driver but add some time (which feels like nothing) and a newborn and I'm a mess! I'll be getting lots of practice this weekend.

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On Monday our amazing photographer Kari came to take pictures of Hadley and do a few lifestyle pictures. I will definitely post more when I get them back but I have fallen in love with the ones we have so far!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

Linking up with Jamie today for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

These great free printables!

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More free printables!

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These beautiful tablescapes

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(I think I could do without the legs)

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If you like it then you shoulda put a pin on it

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What I'm loving on Pinterest this week!


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What are you loving this Wednesday??

Fall Fashion

Even though we've been in school for a while now, I always struggle with my back to school style. I feel like when school starts I'm just trying to survive the newness of everything and the warm weather. But once fall kicks in, it's a whole new world. I can actually think about the new trends without worrying about being so hot. {Note: I'm always cold but when it's still hot outside and I'm at school I get super warm.}

Here are some great fall outfits that I hope to incorporate into my teaching wardrobe! 

Teaching-orange by buckeyebritt featuring cotton knit tops

LOFT cotton knit top / LOFT boot cut pants / LOFT high heel pumps / LOFT boho jewelry

Teaching-Green by buckeyebritt featuring clip earrings

Worthington / Jones New York / Ballet shoes / Kate Spade clip earrings

Teacher-pink by buckeyebritt featuring tory burch

LOFT blouse / LOFT plaid pants / Tory Burch ballet flat / Tory Burch

Teacher-polkadot by buckeyebritt featuring h&m jackets

H&M polka dot chiffon blouse, $41 / H&M jacket, $49 / H&M , $41 / H&M bow flat, $13 / Stella & Dot studded jewelry

Teacher-Red by buckeyebritt featuring gold filled earrings

Ruffle top / Black top / Ann Taylor tall pants / Rocket Dog shoes / Gold filled earrings

What are you wearing this fall??

Slacking...

I've totally been slacking in the blog world not just with posting but with reading too {enter major sad face here}. I have about 8473809475 things on my plate and by the time I get home, pick things up, finish school work (at home), make dinner, I'm ready to crash.

I don't have a lot of updates but here a few things that I'm excited to share!

1) We got new carpet!! I've never been so excited! I will be sure to post pics of it as well has the hundreds of other pictures I've been meaning to post. I love it and it just makes our house feel so much cleaner (J thinks I'm crazy).

2) We got a new dishwasher!! We are just in full force around here! It's so nice to have a new dishwasher that works properly...and is black. Now we just have to replace the fridge to match (it's still white and we want stainless) but we're not in a huge hurry.

3) IT'S SEPTEMBER!!! This is amazing! Now if the weather could take the hint, we'd be all set! I adore the fall and am even more excited for October!

4) My sister is officially a college student and is going to rushing! I'm super shocked (I never saw her joining a sorority--never) but I'm very excited for her! I wish my sorority was at her college, but unfortunately it is not. There are other great ones for her to join.

5) This past weekend was the best long weekend ever. It seriously felt like 5 days rather than 3. We got so much done! We cleaned out the basement, cleaned the house really well, put up fall decorations, and worked in my classroom for a bit. I wish every weekend was a long weekend!

Goals for this weekend: update blog and post pics! Let's see if I can do it!

Sunday Social

Since I missed the last Sunday Social I decided to do last weeks and this weeks together. Why? Well because I really like the questions from last week all about fall :)

Last week's questions...

 What is your favorite Fall activity?

Fall is my favorite season by far. I would be so happy if it was fall 364 days a year (snow on Christmas only). I have so many fall activities I enjoy doing with friends and family such as going to the pumpkin patch, bonfires, football games, nature walks, Halloween, decorating the house, carving pumpkins, I love it all!

 Do you follow a football team? if so which one and why? 

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We follow The Ohio State Buckeyes {Obviously!}

Why? Well, J is a graduate of OSU and is employee there and I grew up in Columbus and have always been a fan. I always wanted to go to grad school there, just to be a true buckeye, but there was another school that ended up working out better for me.

 What is something fun about Fall in your area?

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The Circleville Pumpkin Show! We have not been in a few years but I really am hoping we go this year. I love it! I especially can't wait until we have kids and can take them like my parents use to take us since we were little!

If you live in Ohio, you will totally get this...

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 Fav Fall outfit staples? 

Jeans

A good sweater

Layers

Scarlet and Grey

Pops of Color

An adorable jacket

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Thing you are looking forward to most about this coming Fall season? 

My birthday! Cooler weather, leaves changing, going on a little weekend trip with J, sweaters, the fall smells, salted caramel hot chocolate...

 Favorite Fall holiday? Traditions?

I do enjoy Thanksgiving because I have so much to be thankful for, but I really do love Halloween. I think the best part is passing out candy, which J and I have made a tradition. The little tiny kids in their costumes are just the cutest!

Now on to the questions for this week...

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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Hmm, this is tough...probably tacos. I could eat them just about every day. I think there's only been one time where I told J I didn't want tacos.

What's your guilty pleasure/comfort food?

I've never really had much of a sweet tooth, but lately I've loved ice cream. I really think it's the weather. Other than that, I would say Starbucks fancy coffee would be my guilty pleasure {salted caramel mocha}. Not sure about comfort food. Probably eggplant parmigiana. Does that sound crazy? We don't eat a lot of really heavy food and eggplant is so rich and delicious!

What's the weirdest/craziest thing you've ever eaten?

I'm not one to take risks on food. Basically if there is grilled chicken or salad I'm good. I think the craziest things for me would be that I ate Oysters Rockefeller during vacation and loved  them. I normally do not like seafood.

What foods do you avoid at all costs?

Usually seafood, deer, lamb, anything not cooked. I will eat any fruit or vegetable (minus beets) but I'm not a huge meat eater unless it's turkey or chicken.

What meal reminds you of your childhood?

Olives

I have always loved them!

Share one of your favorite recipes and the story behind it.

This is actually really tough. Over the last few years, especially this year, I have really expanded my cooking. J and I also have been eating a lot cleaner. Before this, I rarely cooked and when I did it usually didn't taste too great. After using the Crock Pot, my meals started turning out much better. It's pretty difficult to mess up a CP meal (and trust me I could do it). So if there is a recipe that involves the CP, then it's probably one of my favorites because when I cooked in my CP, dinner actually tasted good! Thank you Crock Pot for boosting my cooking confidence!!

You can check out more of my recipes on Menu Mondays!