Connection Time!

 I kind of took a two week vacation because things were just a tad bit insane around here.  I promise I didn't forget about you and this space.  There are definitely periods of time where life just gets busy and we just run with it.  I am sure most of you can probably relate.  I also really wanted to take the time to catch up with all of you.  I realized that I hadn't posted a connection time post since before school started. . . and we just finished our first quarter!  Crazy. 

I feel like I am typing and going quite quickly today because I just stopped by our favorite coffee shop that just took over one of the drive thru spots super close to my house. . . and the kids school.  I'm also trying to grill chicken for tonight's chicken bistro salad and manage homework and chores.  Soccer is in an hour and half and I am totally not ready!  But that's okay.  I bought that Barilla Pronto pasta and it is a game changer on days like today.  So, I apologize ahead of time if I sound a little discombobulated. 

I also joined in the Nester's My Cozy Fall Home challenge, so I posted this picture earlier  last week for the Cozy Chair in my house.  It's really one of my favorite places to curl up in and read a good book.  I also used to sit in this chair when Ethan would have late night coughing fits.  I would sit there and hold him until the cough medicine sort of took effect.  Also, I feel like you should know that at the time I took this picture, it was the only clean, uncluttered area in my whole house.  It's just the reality of things.  And part of getting my house ready for fall includes a deep cleaning that i've slowly been working on. 

I mentioned earlier that we are about half way into soccer season.  Last week was the first week, I really felt cold. . . it was an 8am game, but I felt cold and that's all that matters.  Ethan's team also won their first game and so excitement was insane!  We are trying out a new league this year and there are some seriously serious teams out there.  Ethan is having a blast and enjoying his team mates, which makes it so much more fun to watch. 

We had our school carnival a few weeks ago and I made so many signs that my eyeballs were rolling backwards.  Not really.  But there were quite a few of them and it took all week to do!  HEre's just one of the many signs.  Ignore the fact that my toes were in desperate need of some polish (that has since been fixed!). 

And, my Fiddle Leaf Fig.  It seems to be doing quite well in the front room.  I am loving this plant and just the simple addition of this plant by the window makes it a little bit homier.   So far it's lived 2 months.  Crossing my fingers are at least 2 more.  We shall see! 

Now, let's work on the connection time.  Go grab something to drink and let's get started. 

Outside my window the leaves might just be changing colors.  I'm not sure if it's wishful thinking or not, but I could have sworn I saw some yellow on the tree.  Also, it's overcast. . . I think.  I am pretty sure it is, but we've had a lot of smoke from up North and so it's kind of hard to tell.

I am thinking a lot.  About so many things.  But right now, I am trying to decide what my next blog post will be.   Any votes?

From the kitchen Tonight, I am making Bistro Chicken Salad.  Other than that, things are pretty quiet until the end of the week.  But, lots of things pumpkin are on the horizon.

I am wearing  jeans and a button up shirt.  I got to speak to some moms this morning and I havent' had time to change. 

I am creating some top secret things right now.  But they involve the sewing machine! 

I am going to soccer practice tonight and then absolutely now where.  But, I think heading out to see a sweet friend's new baby is in the forecast for the week!  I need a baby fix! 

I am reading absolutely nothing right now.  I plan on fixing that this week, though. 

I am hoping for rain. We need it so bad and I really just want a gloomy, wet fall day.  Is that weird?

I am hearing the tv.  Other than that is oddly quiet around here.  I think my kids are tuckered out!

Around the House it's a mess.  But, I finally bought some pumpkins and am officially declaring it fall in our house.  Fall is definitely one o my favorite times of the year!

One of my favorite things. . . honestly, this week it has been the quiet.  But, every now and then Weston has been sneaking into bed with us in the middle of the night and it's just the sweetest thing.  He doesn't stay for long, but he gets this huge sleepy smile when he snuggles in next to us.  I will miss that phase!

A few plans for the week top secret projects, cleaning the house, and some pumpkin cookies.

What I am listening to  I've been listening to this album on Amazon Music called Joeseph and Sara Tracy.  They have redone some famous old hymns and I just cannot get enough of it! 

Now, it's your turn!  Grab your coffee and let's connect! You don't have to do them all! I can't wait to hear from you! You can even private message me if you don't want to make it public. 

Outside my window
I am thinking
From the kitchen
I am wearing
I am creating
I am going
I am reading
I am hoping
I am hearing
Around the House
One of my favorite things
A few plans for the week
What I am listening to