The Blogtember Challenge: Day 10- A Day in my Life!

Happy Saturday! I'm excited for this weekend because we literally have NOTHING planned and thats the first time that we haven't been doing things since April. During this season of my life my summers consist of weddings... this year we had 7! So exciting, but definitely exhausting for this introvert of a homebody.

Saturday, Sept. 10: A day in your life! Take us through it with you by sharing a photo each hour of the day.

Started off my morning at 7:45 am taking Tucker outside.

10:30 am- Getting ready for the day. Tucker loves to sit in and watch me get ready. And then midway through I had to take a break to play with him. 

11:30 am- We went out to run a few errands. To be honest, I completely forgot to take any pictures of us in stores or what we were doing. But we went to Pets Smart, Best Buy, and Bath & Body Works. We got Tucker a new leash and I finally got me some fall candles! 

The scents I got were Pumpkin Woods, Autumn Sunshine, and Pumpkin Apple. Yay for Fall! 

12:58 pm- Lunch at Chipotle

1:20 pm- A little Starbucks treat before we headed home.

2:05 pm- We are relaxing, watching football games!

3:30 pm- Kickoff!! GO CATS (yes... our football team isn't the best, but gotta support them!)

5:27 pm- Halftime walk! It was quite difficult getting a picture with everyone... and then there was the wind, so excuse the hair! #reallife

7:28 pm- We decided to go get Thai food for dinner and bring it home. 

7:52 pm- Reese called to tell me it was going to be a 50 minute wait for take-out... clearly we didn't want to wait that long. 

8:28 pm- We decided to get Panda Express (definitely not my favorite...) and it took forever because they kept messing up our order. Oh well... at least we finally got to eat. 

11:45 pm- Finally off to bed! I'm exhausted.

I've really enjoyed sharing my day with you all today. And it felt so good to keep on top of things. How do you all normally share A Day in Your Life? Do you do every hour, a few times a day, etc?! I'd love to do this again!! 

What did you do today?!

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 9- World Travel

Yay, it's Friday!! We've finally made it through our short week.

Friday, September 9th- If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

This is a tough one! There are so many places I want to visit in the world, both in the U.S. and International. I think for this post though I am going to share some places I really want to travel to in the U.S. One of my goals is to travel to all 50 states and I also want to visit a lot of the National Parks. They're so beautiful, and so worth seeing! Some of these places I don't necessarily have a reason for wanting to visit... I just want to. Lol

one // two

One. Acadia National Park in Maine - I found this National Park when looking up all of the different parks in the US. I also have always heard about a certain place in the US where you could see the sunset for the first time, and that is at Cadillac Mountain. Definitely look up this Park if you're into hiking and the outdoors! Hoping that we're able to go to this place in the near future.

Two. San Francisco - Who doesn't want to go to San Fran?! Reese was able to go recently for work, and I am just dying to get out there! I love traveling around new cities, seeing the touristy places and the local spots. 

three // four 

Three. Grand Canyon - Because its just plain breath taking and leaves you speechless. Praise Him for this amazing place that He has given us to enjoy in His presence!

Four. Seattle - I know that its supposed to be a super rainy place, but I kind of think that this place is just a place I would enjoy. 

What places should I put on my Must Travel To List, especially in the United States, so that it is easier to travel to?!

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 8- Home Tour!

Happy Thursday! I'm excited to share with you all our new space that we've only been living in for a month now. I do have to admit that we've been very busy and haven't hung all of our decor yet, but I definitely will post updates when that is done! 

Thursday, September 8th- A house/apartment/room tour! 

This new space that we have has just been a blessing. Our first home together was great, but it ended up being quite small (700 sqft.) and had a lot of plumbing issues. So we are so grateful for this new space and excited to make it our home! There is still so so much organizing to do because we have so much space that I don't even know what to do with it! But it'll all be organized very soon. 

Our first picture together at our new home. This was on moving day about a month ago! 

Our living room definitely needs our personal touch added to it, but as y'all can see I have all my decor lined up and ready for my sweet husband to get his tools out!

Our kitchen is so open and has so much storage! I have a few things that I want to add around the table, but not too much needs to be done to this space.

Our back patio makes me so excited! I have such fun plans for this space and cannot wait to spend fall evenings out here with our new puppy and our friends. Lets just say that outdoor string lights will be added to this space. *Insert excited emoji*

And last but not least, our bedroom. I love this space! It is so open and has so much potential for decorations. I definitely want to get one of our wedding pictures printed big to put above our bed. And I have other ideas for this space as well! Also, does anyone have any suggestions/ideas for nightstand organization?! I hate that they always end up so junky! Lol

There you have it, our home! I can't wait to share an update with you all once we get things hung up and more decorated! Hopefully I'll be able to add some fall touch to this place as well. 

Anyone have any suggestions for how I should decorate our home? 

What do you love to put up for the fall season?!

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?? 

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 6- Playlist

Now to be honest... I'm really not the biggest music person. Typically in the car I have my radio on KLove (Christian station) or I will change it to a country station. This summer I had Spotify Premium for 99 cents, which I LOVED and caused me to really listen to Spotify more, but since premium has ended I haven't been using it as much and definitely am missing it! I tend to like calm, uplifting music. Nothing too loud! 

Tuesday, September 6th- Create a playlist. 

I love Gretchen Saffles (from Life Lived Beautifully) playlist, Morning Worship. 

I also am loving me some Bethel Music and Elevation Worship right now! I especially love Elevation Worship after seeing them on the Out Cry tour. If you haven't been to an Out Cry tour concert... You definitely should go!! So worth it, with so many amazing bands/artists. It'll definitely lift up your spirits and draw you closer to the Lord.

What are you listening to? Have any suggestions that I should look into?!

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 5- Most Memorable Birthday

Happy Labor Day! Here's my second post for today. Tomorrow I will be back on track! What are you all doing today?? We are visiting with Reese's family. Tucker got to meet his cousin dog (first dog meeting experience for him!) and all he wants to do is play with her... She on the other hand wants nothing to do with him! Here's a sweet video of him trying to get her to play...

Now onto today's prompt: Monday, September 5th- What was your most memorable birthday?

This is kind of a hard question.. I really just go to dinner with my family. But I think that the birthday that keeps coming to mind is my 20th birthday!! 

My birthday is on March 5th which can typically be when we get a lot of snow in Kentucky. This particular day we were supposed to get a TON of snow. 

I went out to dinner to Chuy's with my family, Reese, and my friend. It was such a great time! My aunt got cupcakes from Caramandas and we celebrated right there in the restaurant. The funniest part was that when I went into take a bite of my cupcake, Reese pushed it into my nose.. Lol I smelled that thing all night! 

After dinner, I had bible study. I made my way down to campus... and that's when the snow started!! But I made it there and the girls had snacks and brownies ready to go! While eating our sweets we had a wonderful bible study. It was such a great way to end my birthday in Gods word, surrounded by amazing girls!!

What was your most memorable birthday?! 

The Blogtember Challenge: Day 4- Currently...

Happy Labor Day! I have been so behind on these posts.. I was house sitting this weekend and the wifi would not work so I wasn't able to post anything! But don't y'all worry, I'll get back on this train!!

Sunday, September 4th- What are you up to currently?

Reading... in my bible I'm going through Joseph's life in Genesis. And I'm reading 
Playing... with my pup. 
Watching... Football. This is the first time I've actually been interested and wanted to know what's going on on the field. I also watched some of the Harry Potter movies that were on TV this weekend. 
Trying... to figure out a hobby. 
Cooking... this weekend I made for the first time this season Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies! Here is the recipe if you wanna try them. 
Eating... soon I'll be eating some Labor Day food!
Drinking... an Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte from Starbucks! 
Pinning... Home decor and puppy stuff. With us just moving I wanna decorate! And I've been trying to find a cute way to decorate Tucker's little area. #dogmomprobz 
Tweeting... I never tweet... I really should just delete my Twitter. 
Going... to Louisville to visit Reese's family. 
Hating... that UK football just can't win a game... 
Feeling... excited for Fall! It's my favorite season,  what's yours?!
Listening to... "I Wanna Love Somebody Like You" by Keith Urban.
Celebrating... Labor Day! 
Thanking... God for my family and sweet friends.
Starting... to wonder what God actually has in store for me. 

*Just thought I'd add in a sweet picture of my pup with his newest accessory!*

That's pretty much what's up with me lately! What are you all doing?!