Weekend Recap Vol. 2

Today I decided to share with you all my weekend recap through the eyes of my snapchat.

Friday night I had family in town and we went to spend some time with them at their hotel. Every year they come home to visit in October because of the horse races at Keeneland. It was nice seeing them and catching up. I didn't get any pictures with them, but the one I did get was my sweet husband pumping my gas for me. Every time he is in the car with me, he always does it. Husband points!

Saturday I woke up to a really sore throat and so I decided that it was a day to take it easy. Reese fixed breakfast for us. I was expecting just biscuits or cinnamon rolls but he decided to cook homemade biscuits and gravy. Definitely one of my favorite breakfast foods! I am more of a savory person for breakfast. Which do you prefer, savory or sweet?!

I then rested and took a nap after breakfast. I got some laundry done during times I felt up to even standing up. I was definitely grateful for my sweet husband because he cleaned up all of the dishes from breakfast and got the kitchen clean. Saturday night Reese's friends came over to watch the UK Football game. We don't have a ton of seating in our living room, so I took it as my time to spend alone. I organized my scarves because I finally had gotten Reese to hang up my hooks. I also had some nice hot tea with one of my favorite fall candles burning! Then I got on the computer, did some blogging and just looking around online.

I also decided to start my christmas list! Reeses family always asks for a christmas list at Thanksgiving, and typically I am always rushing the night before to have one ready. I decided earlier this summer to start putting in my notes on my phone or taking a picture of things that I would put on my list. That way I remember what I've been wanting throughout the year and can easily put a list together. I'm one who would just love gift cards to places, but his family loves to actually give gifts. What is on your christmas list this year?? While resting, I decided popcorn sounded good and what guys don't love popcorn! So I made us all some homemade popcorn! It's the only way we make it, and its so good.

        

On Sunday, I didn't end up going to church so that I could get more rest. Tuck kept me company while Reese was gone. We then played some games while watching football... what else do you do during the fall season?! Lol We decided to take Tucker to the dog park, which he LOVES! And we picked up a dominos pizza on the way home after seeing a commercial for a 3-topping large for $7.99. We think thats a deal! We watched some shows after dinner and then budgeted, which included planning out Christmas! 62 days guys! So excited to spend my 2nd married christmas with my sweet husband, and now we have a puppy to include!

                     

What did you do this weekend?

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 7- Joy

Happy Wednesday Friends! I have finally caught up in my posts today to make it to this fun one! In this season of my life I have definitely found the true things that bring me joy, may they be the simplest of things, they still have brought me joy and continue to bring me joy in life. I am blessed beyond belief with the things that the Lord has given me.

Wednesday, September 7th- Five things that bring you joy.

1. My husband.

He uplifts my spirit and supports me. Even eight years later I still get giddy when he comes home from work. He's seriously my best friend and I have all of my favorite memories with him. I'm so blessed and grateful to have him as my husband! I cannot wait to see where the Lord takes us in our life together. Love you, Reese!

2. Bible Studies.
Ever since my sophomore year of college I've always been in a bible study. It is always so uplifting and a blessing to be surrounded by people who just want to know the Lord more and dig deeper into His word. Currently, I am in a bible study with some of my closest friends from college and we are going through Be Still: Ephesians 4:17-32. I am also leading a group of girls that go to the community that I was involved in while in college.

3. Sunsets.

Kentucky has some beautiful sunsets! I always love capturing them and wish that I could just print them out and put them all over my house. I think that the biggest reason I love sunsets is because it gives me such a sense of the Lord being present in our lives and reminding us of how he has blessed us! The two pictures I posted are from our old place that we just moved from.. I definitely will miss seeing the beautiful sunsets on the lake!

4. Fall. 
Fall is such a refreshing time for me. Typically in the past I would have started school, but since I'm not in school anymore it is just a nice change in everyday life. I feels so relaxing, with the weather changing and the leaves falling. You get to start making comfort food for dinner (ready for my crockpot soups- have any great recipes I should try?!), you get to light those fall candles, and enjoy the Halloween and Thanksgiving. I mean, why wouldn't you love fall?!

5. Tucker.

I've always wanted a puppy of my own. Once I began college, it was hard for me not to go out and get one since I wasn't living at home anymore and could have one in the apartment I lived in. Reese always made me realize how difficult it would be to have a pet while in college, working, and having a social life that you have in college. So finally six years later, I have my sweet Tucker pup. I know I've mentioned a lot of him lately, but there is just something about having a dog to come home to or to always keep you company that is just so sweet! He is such a great dog and I cannot wait to have him for years to come and for him to always be in the memories that Reese and I make together!

What are the things that bring you joy??