Week 13 bumpdate and a pumpkin patch date

Maternity clothes- my regular pants are TIGHT, maternity pants won't stay up. I'm in that awkward in between stage. Morning sickness- Yes, unfortunately! Its not quite as bad as it was with Lyla, but the toilet bowl and I are too close of acquaintances right now. I'm just hanging on because I know it will end soon. haha! Cravings- Fruit, sorbet, and Gold fish- I don't think I had eaten gold fish in years.. so that's a little funny. Movement- I started feeling faint fluttering last week only when I was laying down!! This is hands down my favorite part of pregnancy and I can't wait for it to get stronger and for Mike and Lyla to feel it too! Gender- We would be so happy with either! But I have a hunch its another little girl!  Favorite memory this week- Finally sharing our news! Also watching the baby move all over during our ultrasound.

Fall Break

We had the opportunity to join my family for a fun long weekend in St. George for fall break! Luckily between all of us in college- Rachel is the only one graduated besides mom and dad- we all had the same fall break! We headed down on Thursday for some warm and fun in Southern Utah!  We stayed at a beautiful home by the Ledges golf course and we went on two hikes right outside of Snow Canyon, ate lots of food, did a temple trip, saw Thriller at Tuacahn , and just enjoyed being together. All of it was SO NICE! Also, Ruby is at the most fun stage right now! she is funny and developing her personality and an awareness of others and she is learning to talk (and count, little smarty pants!) and its just SO fun to interact with her!

fall decorating

I mentioned in my last post that we have been trying to accumulate some fall decorations in our little home.  Here is what we have been up to.

I really could buy an entire pumpkin patch.  We have pumpkins all around our little home right now!  They are so fun and work for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

I also mentioned chalk boards in that post- best idea ever because they are a decoration that can change for every holiday and season and we get to make them exactly how we want them and they can be constantly changed.  I am a big fan!  I also do the chalkboard at my parents home- its big and glorious and I think it is so much fun!  I also added some pinterest finds that I will use on Sunday when Halloween is over!

I love how this turned out!  And its so practical for candle storage!  

also... bath and body candles are like the best thing about holiday season.

lots of love,
brookeydee

f a l l

I love fall!  I love the way it smells.  I love how the air starts to change after a long dry summer.  I love the beautiful trees in the mountains and the leaves that crunch beneath my feet.  I love caramel apples and decorating!  I love that its the beginning of holiday season.  When I get to spend time with those who matter the most and enjoy traditions.

This week I have been decorating our little home for fall.  We have no decorations so I am trying to gather things slowly.  These first few years we probably wont have much but its fun to get a start!  Chalk boards are literally the best decoration idea ever.  You can use them for every season.  And you get to be creative and make them personal.  I am a big fan.  We have a chalkboard in nearly every room in our home. I'll be sure to post our chalkboard and decorations soon.

We found the cutest pumpkin patch in North Orem.  Their pumpkins were a steal! Plus they have the cutest shop with decorations and they started to pull out Christmas stuff- I have a feeling I will be back here too frequently.  It is called Sun River Gardens.  I highly recommend a visit if you need pumpkins or want any cute decoration for your home.

lots of love, 

brookeydee