Weekend fun

Well October is here and can I just say I love this month. The weather gets constantly cool, football is in full swing and the holidays are just around the corner. I couldn't be happier. But before we get too far into October, here is how we spent the last week of September.

Last week was pretty uneventful. We both worked and it was a very busy week at school for me. The busy season is upon us and I am just trying to mentally prepare myself.  Friday night, we had dinner with a couple from our life group and we were suppose to go out downtown to eat, but they just had a baby and their babysitter got sick, so we went to their house. I wasn't at all the least bit upset because that just meant I got to play with baby Cameron all night  :)

Saturday, we had to get up really early. We do a service project once a month with our lifegroup and this saturday we went to the Owasso Retirement Center. We spent all morning there and it ended up being a lot of fun.  We colored with them (which was right up my alley) painted their nails, played games and just visited. They were so sweet and so thankful for someone to talk to. I am really looking forward to going back next month.

Later that afternoon, we went to the fair! Mitch's parents were in town, so we all went and we spent the first hour walking around inside because it was still raining, but then it cleared off and was the perfect afternoon. My brother always plays in a fiddle contest at the fair, so we stayed for that and didn't leave the fair until after 9:30. We were there all day, but we got some delicious fair food and had a great time.

I love mini donuts!! 

Sunday always seems to be our relaxing day. We went to church, out to eat and back to the house for a nap and some football. Later that afternoon, we couldn't resist the beautiful weather so we took Bella and went for a long walk down riverside.

I took a personal day yesterday, so it was nice to be able to relax and not have to worry about going into work after our busy weekend. Mitch was suppose to get off as well, but of course they scheduled a renewal class for one of his certifications and they would not let him change it. So I was pretty bummed because we were planning on going to the fair during the day so that many people wouldn't be there. So since he had to work, I had a day all to myself and I actually really enjoyed it. Bella and I got up and went and got Starbucks. I still have so many gift cards left over from my students last year, so it is always a treat when you don't have to pay for it. I enjoyed a pumpkin spice latte and they gave Bella a "puppy latte". It was just a cup filled with whipped cream and oh my goodness- you'd think she had never ate in her life. She went crazy. So now she is a Starbucks dog and will be wanting more of those!

After our morning coffee and walk, I went and got a pedicure and it was so relaxing and such a treat. They even did this cute chevron design on my big toe.

I was wanting to make a trip to bath and body works because have you seen their new candles?? If you know me at all... you'll get why I am excited about this! I will be making a trip there this week!

Later that afternoon, I ran to the store to get stuff for dinner and then came back home and made this candy bark stuff. I will post the recipe, but it is super easy. It is saltine crackers, brown sugar, butter and chocolate chips. It makes so much... I gave some to my parents and sent Mitch with a big bag to take to work... and of course we still have some here that I can munch on.  It is the perfect easy treat to make around the holidays and break off a few pieces and bag up for people at work or neighbors.
I also tried a new Pinterest recipe for dinner and it was a success.  It was a spinach and tomato tortellini pasta. We have also been on this kick of making carrots for a side. If you have not tried the Pioneer Woman's whiskey glazed carrots- you are missing out. They are soooooo gooood!!

So thats about all going on here. We have another busy week planned and I hope to post about it soon!

Have a wonderful first day of October!!!