Today I am linking up with Andrea and Erika to talk all things Fall.

Yes, I know it is still August at 90 plus degrees but I am so ready for Fall. Sweaters, pumpkin spice, pumpkin patches, and warm soups are calling my name.

I have been pinning things to my board Pumpkin's Galore like crazy!! https://www.pinterest.com/prayteachlove/pumpkins-galore/

I have been adding to my fall wardrobe thanks to Trunk Club....this is a service like Stitch Fix but better in my opinion. It is stuff from Nordstrom and they have an actual store front in Dallas. You can go meet with your stylist and have a cocktail while they pull outfits for you. I am excited to get my first trunk and tell you about the goodies. Here are some fun things she picked for me already.

I'm going to recap today what I have been reading and watching lately.


What I'm Reading...

Here's To Us...by Elin Hilderbrand


This is probably by 10th or so Elin Hilderbrand book. I love that they are mostly set on Nantucket a place that is on my bucket list to visit.

I loved that this book was about a chef...I am trying to learn to cook some new things. Deacon is the main character that the book is centered around. He passes away and it is a story about his 3 wives, children and how they all cope with his loss. I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more Elin Hilderbrand books.


First Comes Love...by Emily Giffin


I have read several of Emily Giffin books some I have loved and others I haven't. I truly did enjoy this one and it was probably the best of the month. Without giving to much away it is about 2 sisters and a tragedy that strikes the family. You learn about the tragedy about midway through the book (wish I would of known sooner) and it is truly about how a family grows closer or grows apart through tragedy.


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child...by J.K. Rowling


Ok confession...I didn't read all of the Harry Potter books as a kid. I read up to book 4 or 5 I can't remember as an adult when I was a librarian. I mean we know Harry is going to live right?!?!

I didn't enjoy this book though because it was written as a play. I think it would be awesome to actually go see it live. It was neat to see Harry, Hermione, Ginny and Ron all grown up with children of their own. I did enjoy the element of suspense with Harry's son and seeing their relationship work itself out in the end.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette, by Maria Semple


This one I questioned as a read and it was a little hard to continue reading as many things I was left asking myself, "What just happened?" The story is based on a family the Mom (an architect), the Dad (works for Microsoft) and a daughter Bee. The mom goes missing and the family takes a trip to Antarctica to find her. I will just say it is one you have to read for yourself.

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo...by Amy Schumer


I laughed out loud of much in this book and thought many times really AMY?!?! I enjoyed the movie TrainWreck when it came out and enjoy Amy as a comedian. There were many sexual references in the story (prepare yourself). I enjoyed learning about Amy's family and her influences along the way in her life. It is a good quick read.


What I'm Watching....

The Real Housewives of Orange Country...OMG the episode this week.



So sweet...I had goosebumps watching as Shannon and David renewed their vows!
Kelly is crazy!!
Heather can you move into your house already?
Tamara damn you look good!
Megan...so excited for you to have a little one.

Last Chance U....this is a Netflix documentary about kids playing football who have faced hard times and learned because of it. It is just 6 episodes but sooo good.

What are you reading and watching lately?! Would love any suggestions! Have a great HUMP DAY!!!

It was a very relaxing and chill weekend. It rained off and on so that kept me inside most of the day which I was fine with.

Friday evening we had date night and tried a new restaurant TEJAS.

What I wore...I love everything about this outfit!!!


For dinner I had the gulf shrimp and hubby had the trout. The margaritas' were super yummy!!! After dinner at TEJAS we went to another favorite Superior Steakhouse and had a drink and some yummy carrot cake. :-)

Saturday morning I had work and then ran some errands. I decided to set some mid August goals and one of them was cleaning out my inbox, clutter and deleted items in my mailbox. I have so many so I have decided to just dedicated about 30 mins to this task each day. I also finished reading a book that was in my August to read pile. More of this later when I recap what I read in August.

I got in my cardio and a healthy snack of oatmeal and strawberries. If you want to know more about my meal plan I would love to share details.



Sunday, I watched a new show on Netflix called Last Chance U...more to come on that on Friday when I do Friday Favorites. I did some yard work...It has been raining like crazy so our weeds are out of control.


Yesterday (Sunday afternoon) my hubby decided he wanted to go watch Star Trek. So at 740 last night we loaded up and went to the movie. I don't remember Star Trek being that funny as a kid but there were many points throughout the movie that I laughed.

Proabably the best line was...."So you mean to tell me you gave your girlfriend a tracking device?"

I love Spock....Live Long and Prosper

And...of course Scotty!!! Beam me up Scotty!!

I am linking up today with 3 fabulous Moms for Friday Favorites!!!

1) The cooler temperatures we have been having this week! It has been raining a lot but it has really cooled things off. I am excited for a night out tonight so I can wear some booties.

They do come in fun patterns also!!

3) This was a great week at work (I work at a gym) part time. We had 80s day for my Boss' birthday and did 80s celeb barre. We got to dance to Footloose and some great 80s music! I love my job, getting to workout and have fun at the same time!!!

4) It has been a super crazy week and I am ready to relax this weekend!! I do have to work Saturday and we have a birthday party for a friend's little boy. But otherwise I am looking forward to sleeping in and catching up on laundry and house chores.

5) Please pray for Louisiana the rain down South is finally starting to let up and people are able to return to their homes but their will be a lot of rebuilding in the future days ahead.

The weather in Louisiana has been crazy these past few days. It has been raining and parts of Baton Rouge (our capital and home to the LSU tigers) and Lafayette are flooded. Please pray for all of these victims as they will soon have to repair their homes.

I am welcoming the cooler temperature however and it is making me ready for Fall everything!!! I can't wait for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin patches and craving, Fall decorations, booties, scarves and all the things that make me cozy.

In October my husband and I are going to New York for a day and a half before boarding a cruise ship out of New Jersey.

I am so excited because we are going to see Wicked. I loved the Wizard of Oz as a child. It was one of the first Disney VHS's (yes I am dating myself) I had. I loved watching it at my grandmother's while my Mom and her talked.