Sky Top Orchard :: Flat Rock, NC

Posting this, cause why not? :)

Grammy and Pappy were in town this weekend, so we all stuffed in the Jeep and headed out to the mountains. The orchard was fun, and had the most gorgeous views. Coming from Texas, things like orchards and mountains and apple picking just didn't happen, so it's fun to explore all these fall things here in North Carolina.

We brought home Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider, Apple Butter, and you know, some apples, too.

Everything will most likely be apple-something for the next couple weeks until it's pumpkin-something season, I canNOT wait.

a merry, merry Christmas

39 weeks pregnant at Christmas, so ya know, here are the 7 photos I took.. :)

 We spent Christmas Eve in Waxahachie with family. Dinner and desserts were unbelievably delicious as usual. Christmas morning, Blake and I woke up slowly, had a small Christmas breakfast and watched Christmas Story until my parents came over. We opened presents and had a big Italian lunch from Buca at the house. The rest of the weekend was spent with Blake's family. We opened more presents, ate a lot of good food, got hooked on Chopped, and spent a lot of time relaxing (or maybe that was just me..)

It was different this year, because baby and I couldn't travel, so family came to us. 

It was sad to not see most of our other family members, but it sure was nice to stay in Dallas, have some sweet alone time, and host company at our house before the baby gets here!

I'm feeling unbelievably grateful for this season, and this year. I quickly forget how much God loves and cherishes me, so to sit still in this season and read of God's promise to His people is so refreshing.

Merry Christmas!

ahoy! it's a boy!

This weekend, Blake, Dakota and I headed down to Friendswood for one of the cutest baby showers I've ever seen. Blake's Aunt Stacey and Aunt Linda gave us the most wonderful baby shower. The theme was nautical, which I absolutely love, and everything down to the tiniest details were just precious. I mean, look at that little crab on the onesie cookie below. 

 Granmom and Opa Baker.

 

 the grandmommas.

 Can you even believe all of this? It even all fit in my car for the drive home, I was impressed! 

 The babe's first quilt, from Blake's Mimi, even Curious George got his own matching quilt!

 Blake's favorite gift. 

 I think this is the babe's first official outfit. He doesn't own too many clothes yet, but an Aggie beanie is the best way to start. and that Columbia jacket for a one year old... pretty sure they don't make anything cuter!

 our baby bath, with a little Blake attached... I hope this little guy in my belly looks exactly like him, bow tie and all. 

 Blake's brother and girlfriend... they got engaged about 3 hours after this!! It was such a great weekend!

 Blake's Mimi made the moms their Grandma blankets. 

The end of the shower was spent watching the Aggies btho Mississippi State. Whoop!

The baby shower was such a special time for Blake and me, we received more baby things than we could have ever imagined. They're piling up in the dining room as we speak. Only 57 more days until all this loot gets put to use!!!!! ahhhh!!!!

give thanks.

things I'm thankful for, in no particular order...

family

marriage

an Aggie win

friends

pic from here!

salvation and forgiveness

animals

dinner consisting of cheese, fruit and pinot grigio

and, black Friday shopping

Houston mexican food

and, an upcoming birthday week

 This Thanksgiving weekend was full of all of it!

Dallas Arboretum

This weekend Blake and I hosted the infamous Kelly sisters (Blake's mom and 2 sisters) at our house. We grabbed Eno's for dinner,  Dude Sweet chocolate for dessert and ended the night right with a little round of Bezzerwizzer. We spent Saturday morning at the Dallas Arboretum. This time of year at the arboretum may be my favorite. This weekend was so fun! We miss having family around!

 Chihuly!!

 

 the white was my favorite. 

 

 Blake's favorite.

 Blake finds a friend.

 busted.

I have to say, it was a perfect little fall weekend. Welcome November, you're the best.