Friday & Saturday

Fall is definitely here. The rain and cold have made their little selves very welcome here. And honestly I love it as long as I am under a nice warm blanket.

With fall comes a pretty busy season too. I think there were only 3 nights this week where I was home before 9 and even then it was 7 or 8. School, homework, volleyball practice, FBLA meetings, work, and dance productions filled up this week. How is volleyball you may ask? Its going pretty well. We have only played one league game and won that one. This past week we played 2 teams that are above are league. We lost both, but are playing both again in the next two weeks. I am excited to play them again and hopefully come out with a W. For the past 2 weeks we have had spirit days on Friday. How fun.

Good friends make spirit days even more fun :)

If there is one word to describe how I have felt yesterday and today, it would be this: sore. But thankfully I have had a lovely Saturday off to recover. I started off my day by sleeping in. It was glorious. I did a little bit of homework and then my sister and her family swung by to say hi. I love them so very much. Today as my nephew was getting ready to leave he whispered in my ear "Auntie Sar, I love you to the galaxy and back." Melt my heart. He is such a sweet boy.

And now I am cozily sitting in my house sipping coffee and watching the the rain. It has been raining SO hard today. But I love it as long as I am dry and am just observing it. Today I will most likely just finish some homework and have fun with my mom. The men's retreat was this weekend, so my mom and I have enjoyed it just being the two of us. Last night after my volleyball game we went to dick's and got milk shakes then came home and watched Safe Haven. I love mom & me days. 

But for now, homework is my battle. Often times I would much rather browse pinterest than read about the uprising in Syria. But at least I have a warm cup of coffee to help me enjoy it more. By the way, did you know tomorrow is national coffee day? It is! Enjoy a nice cup on this windy & rainy weekend. 

-chérir les moments-

Its official...

Its official! Fall is upon us! I am ecstatic to say the least. The season of sweaters, scarfs, rain, cold, snow (maybe :) coffee, pumpkins, and football is here. I am excited to completely embrace fall fashion. Today I wore my boots to church. What a good feeling it was to slip those one for the first time in months. My cute niece wore her boots today too. Can you say adorable?!?! 

So far I have planned a few fall things. In 2 weeks I will be heading to the pumpkin farm an finding my way through a wonderful Washington state corn maze and then picking out the perfect little pumpkin for my room. At the end of October I will be going to a UW football game. During the weeks I will busy with volleyball practices and games. I can't wait to thoroughly embrace fall.

Its...almost...here...

I am just slightly excited about the fact that Fall is just around the corner. Yes today is only September 2nd. And yes today it was 80* outside, but that does not stop me from dreaming of and planning out my fall. What does fall mean to me? Well I am glad you asked!

1. Style. There is just something about Fall that brings out the best fashion. And because its fashion week, I am in complete heaven. Here are a few of my favorites for fall.

That jacket! Give me give me give me! I need I need!

2. Pumpkins. White Pumpkins. So simple yet so perfect.

3. Coffee. Iced Coffee has been great these past few months, but I am so ready for a warm cup in my hand!

4. Studying. Its my senior year and I know I will be spending lots of time on homework, but it will be worth every minute.

There are just a few things I love about fall. Can't wait to actually experience these wonderful things. See you soon Fall!

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one. That is the number of posts I have done this month. Wow, sorry guys. Its kind of been a busy month. Left Coast. new job. junior thesis research. volleyball workouts. family camp. Anyway, here is a big things I love post, capturing what I loved about my life these last 3 weeks.

family friends coming for a visit

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when my nephew customizes my coffee cup with his crayons

miss Ida girl and her pig tails

goings to the park with this boy and just laying out in the sun on a blanket 

iced coffee and the beach with my brother

strawberry lemonade on hot days. I mean, doesn't that just look absolutely refreshing?!

vanilla ice cream + fruit= so good! almost any fruit will do. 

watching the sunrise from my bed

hanging out with my beautiful friends

manicures and pedicures with my mom and sisters. it is the perfect post family camp tradition ever.

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Its good to be home from camp and back in my own bed. I only have this week and next week before school starts (insert a minor panic attack), which means I have a lot to do. Hope you all have a good and productive week.