so after all:

i took a little break from blogging. 

not because of dear little html but because we were too busy enjoying halloween festivities. 

i'm so excited to post pictures from our weekend.

this halloween had to have been one of the best we've had yet.

after many hours of making costumes, we turned out a success.

(i realized last night that i've completely created 5 of my costumes in the last 6 years. i'm proud)

we have wonderful family and friends and are really so lucky.

we are welcoming november with open arms.

the beginning of the holidays.
(and taking our last glances at the gorgeous fall leaves around here. it's about to get coldy!) 

loving november for some of these reasons:

colder weather

snow and skiing

continued pumpkin flavor enjoyment

family

turkey dinners

and continually being reminded of how blessed we are.

you know it's fall when...

you wake up to the sound of rain.

the air begins to feel crisp.

and your kitchen is full of:

pumpkin ramekins

pumpkin pancakes

and new fall dish towels.

for breakfast this morning i used this recipe for some of the best "healthy" pancakes i've had.

in large mixing bowl combine:

2/3 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup quick oats

dash of salt

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

mix and then add:

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 large egg

1/3 cup of pumpkin

2/3 cup soy milk/almond milk

1 teaspoon stevia

combine and cook on griddle and enjoy.

delicious.

(the husband agrees)

seriously try them. they will not disappoint.

(for more taste you could add chopped nuts too)

our state fair, is a great state fair

and you bet your bottom dollar we went.

it's a yearly tradition and it's been one that husband and i have shared two years in a row now.

i think the animals take the cake for our fav and the rides that feel as though they may fall apart on you take second.

(not to mention court and i took our dates on a very twirly one and they got quite sick. oops)

hey

guess what?

today is the FIRST official day of FALL

with that being said:

happy fall time people.

now if it was only that easy to turn the heat down a bit.

guess what else?

it's also the autumnal equinox.

i just learned what that was so lemme give you some details.

today:

there will be exactly 12 hours of daylight since our lovely sun is directly over our heads.

which also means day and night will be the exact same length. cool? i'd say so.

this does mean our nights will now start to seem longer since we are losing our summer daylight.

oh and guess what else?

it's friday!

but did i really need to remind you of that?

prob not.

to celebrate here are some favorites for the weekend:

make a favorite fall time treat.

plan for favorite fall time holiday.

throw on your fall time outfit.

go up the canyon for a favorite fall time activity.

accessorize with a fall time print.

or bundle up and head to one of these.

(go east! both little brothers will be playing tonight)

dear: fall

could you please come soon?

sooner then later.

all i want is a cool crisp breeze and crunchy colorful leaves below my step.

just wanted to share some fall fashions i'm currently drooling

over:

Sparkly Sequins

careless braids and knotty up do's

chunky scarves and sweaters

(i just got this cozy sweater with the elbow patches and i adore it. find it here)

fur fur and more fur

burgundy lips and smoky eyes

fall is my favorite season for more then one reason.

i love:

the fashion. the foods. and the holidays that come right after one another.

i find myself wanting to pull out all my boots and scarves yet it's still warm enough for shorts and sandals. this is a problem.