Autumn, house stuff... oh, and one more thing

Here where we live its a balmy 60 something today... on November 8th! Crazy. Though, I won't complain because it just makes the trees hold onto those last few colorful leaves a little longer. I love this time of year. The other night I went outside for some reason and could smell someone's wood burning stove... {sigh} and just breathed it in. It smelled comfortable and familiar. We haven't done a ton of outdoor-sy type stuff as a family lately but even just the 10 minutes here and there have been lovely.

The other day at Target I was walking down their "uber-expensive aisle". You know...the one name brand company there that sells wreaths, candles, doormats and nothing is under $20. Much to my suprise all of their fall decor was clearanced down super low. I found two adorable twine pumpkins that just jumped into my cart... and then found this platter a few aisles over at a discounted price.

As I learn how to decorate a house I'm finding that I'm more of a simple type gal. I like simple. And this, for me, is pretty exciting! And, it makes the living room feel so homey. :) Also, I found some beautiful wire ribbon at the dollar tree and re-did my large vases... I heart it.

But can you believe that in just a few weeks we'll be tearing all this down and getting out those tubs of Christmas stuff?! Good grief!!! And I'll now admit - I've been listening to Christmas Music for several weeks now... and loving every minute of it. :)

Well, happy Monday. But, one more thing before I log off... isn't my Ava girl adorable?
{and, what do you think of her shirt?! look closely...}

It's true! This May, Lord Willing, we'll welcome #2!
Brad is telling his co-workers tomorrow and then we'll be in the clear to tell the world ;)
I'm 12 weeks and starting to feel better... praying that if the Lord allows us to keep this baby - we'll treasure every minute. Like we have with our Ava. :)