My Fall Favorites

Fall Favorites 2015

First off, fall is my favorite season. I love that the weather is finally getting cooler and this is the season of football, family, and fun! I have made a list of a few of my fall favorites inspired by my favorite YouTuber, Jaclyn Hill!

Favorite Candle

I am so in love with Marshmallow Fireside from Bath and Body Works! It is such a warm scent and the description is spot on: "Gather 'round the bonfire with toasted marshmallows, smoky woods and sweet vanilla". MMM So yummy. Every time I burn it, I just want to go camping and make smores.

I have a very close second favorite candle that I randomly found sitting on a Halloween Decor aisle in Target. I can't seem to find it anywhere online either, which makes me almost think that God put this candle there just for me to find. It is truly a little piece of heaven. It is the Nature's Wick three scented candle with Pumpkin Nutmeg, Bonfire Nights, and Vanilla Dolce. I'm going to be real honest when I say I am not a huge fan of Pumpkin scented things, but this candle has the perfect hint of pumpkin that isn't overwhelming. I am also kind of obsessed with the wood burning wicks that makes the crackling noise. If the Nature's Wick and Marshmallow Fireside scent had a collaboration, I would be burning through candles so fast, they wouldn't be able to make them fast enough.

Favorite Drink

Duh, of course it's Starbucks. While I know every Basic Girl is obsessed with the Pumpkin Spice Lattes or PSL in girl world, it just doesn't do anything for me. The first time I tasted the Toasted Graham Latte however, I could have sworn I heard an angel choir singing "Hallelujah" in the back seat...or maybe it was just Luke crying mad that the car had stopped going through the drive thru. Either way, it is just that drink that makes you feel all warm inside and makes your day better! It is a struggle living less than a mile from a DRIVE THRU Starbucks (best invention ever) to go in moderation and I try to treat myself every once in a while. Some of my reasons for "treating myself": Mondays, Inspection Days, Days I drop Luke off at Grandma's house, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.

I really need to get a rewards card there...


Favorite Clothing Item

My boots! Cowboy Boots, Riding Boots, Black High Heel Boots... I pair them with dresses, leggings, jeggings or jeans. I am also guilty of wearing them with yoga pants and a long top so you can't tell that they are actually yoga pants. (I was pregnant at the time--I consider that a legit excuse!)
I bought these boots in black last year before going to Vegas and now they are even cheaper and in brown too. I think I might be making an online order soon...(plus I have a $10 off coupon), Thanks DSW!

Favorite Halloween Costume

I've had some pretty great costumes throughout the years, but these are some of my favorites. Give little Jordan a tutu or a tiara and some sequins and I'm a happy girl. Ok, that pretty much applies today as well!

Favorite Thanksgiving Food

My grandma's stuffing is probably the best thing ever. I can't eat enough of that stuff (pun intended). I also love sweet potatoes with the marshmallows, pecans and brown sugar baked on top. Can't wait for Thanksgiving!!


Favorite Fall Activity

Fall means football! I love tailgating and going to the Aggie football games... Tons of great food, good friends and family. We bleed Maroon!

What are some of your fall favorites?!

4 Month Update

Goodness we have the sweetest child. I can't believe he is 4 months, but at the same time, it seems like we've had him forever!

Luke at 4 months

Weight: 16 lbs 3 oz

Length: 24 inches

Diaper Size: We are in size 2 diapers!

Clothing Size: Mostly 3-6 month clothes and larger...He is also wearing 9 month sleepers!

Sometimes he doesn't wear anything...just Mommy's kisses!

Nicknames: Big Guy, Lukey Pookey, Sunshine, Poop Monster

Health: Next Dr's appt is on Monday!

Sleep: This child is consistently sleeping through the night!!! The Lord has blessed us with such a wonderful sleeper! He is still sleeping in our room with us, mostly because Mommy is not ready to let him sleep ALL THE WAY across the house!

Diet: We have slowly introduced a little bit of formula into his diet and he has accepted it without any issues. He also has had a few tastes of BLUE BELL ice cream! Only the best for my baby! haha

Loves: Luke loves to "jump" up and down when you are sitting and holding him. He likes to grab things and is GREAT at grabbing hair, his pacifier and slowly learning to help hold his bottle. Still loves his activity mat and we pulled out the exer saucer and has loved playing with toys upright! He has also discovered how to blow spit bubbles and does it all the time and just today he has been grabbing his feet!

Dislikes: Luke is such a content baby and really the only thing he fusses about is going to sleep. He can get fussy when he is tired and fights going to sleep because he doesn't want to miss anything! 

Other Random Things:   He is doing SO well working on sitting up and we have been able to stay sitting up for a few seconds before we lean and gravitate toward the floor!

This child is going to be a football fan. He has no choice. Luke has attended a high school football game and two Aggie games (another one this weekend), and he is such a trooper. The noise does not bother him at all and he sleeps through Mommy's yelling ;). (I try to tone it down but sometimes I get a little worked up!). Luke also watches the Cowboys!

G-Daddy teaching Luke about Dragon Football

Luke's First Aggie Game!

Cheering on the Cowboys

This past weekend was the first time Daddy and Luke had a bachelor weekend while Mommy was at a Bachelorette party! From what I have heard from updates through David and eye witnesses, they had a great weekend together and everyone was happy and in one piece when I got home!

Luke has also started going to BSF with Mommy and Gigi! He spends two hours in the nursery (Gigi checks on him) and he is just content being rocked or in the swing. Other babies crying doesn't bother him at all (Thank Goodness!) and he is quite the charmer with the ladies in there apparently! 

This month has been a little challenging as I have started back at work part time and I am not around Luke three days of the week. I feel like I am missing out on so much sometimes, but I know he is in good hands! 

my little sweetheart