Fall Goals

Today is officially the first day of fall and it's still 90 degrees in Texas. I'm just going to pretend like its cloudy outside, 57 degrees and light all my pumpkin and cinnamon scented candles until Texas decides to get with the program! 

I've noticed so many people making "Fall Bucket Lists" for this fall so I thought I'd hop on the bandwagon and make some goals for this fall!

Here's our list for this October-November.

I'll be blogging about what we cross off our list as we go through this pretty season. This season of life is already bringing big changes for us Kelchs and we are so excited to see what God has in-store!

1. Go to the State Fair - This was Blake's number 1 request so far! We go to the State Fair every year so even though we are pretty busy with packing, we will definitely make time to go eat some fried goodies!

2. Decorate for fall - Yes, I know I'm behind. Don't worry, I'm sad about it too! As soon as we move to Austin at the beginning of next month, our house will be as Fall as Fall can get! I can't wait to put up our decor :)

3. Go to a pumpkin patch - We went to a pumpkin patch last year and we had so much fun! I just love walking and looking at the pumpkins and taking goofy pictures. Here's a few from our trip last year!

4. Carve Pumpkins - Last year, I didn't carve a pumpkin! I think I painted one instead. So this year I definitely want to carve one! Blake is like scary good at carving pumpkins so I'm going to have to get him to help me out :)

5. Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte - I can check this one off because I had my first PSL of the season! I haven't had coffee at all since I found out I was pregnant (personal choice). But today I couldn't resist a good decaf PSL. I almost cried tears of joy. 

6. Make an apple pie - Apple Pie is one of Blake's favorite desserts. I have a really funny story about the first time I tried to make him one and seriously failed. It's pretty funny, so if you see me, feel free to ask about the burnt apple pie that I threw on the back porch! I've finally (almost) mastered my families recipe for homemade apple pie and I plan on making lots of them this fall :)

7. Take maternity pictures - I am SO excited for this one! I love that I'm going to be in my last trimester during the fall/winter. Judah's room theme is Adventure/Woodland so what better time to take maternity pictures than in the fall! My sweet and talented friend, Liz over at http://www.izzyclarkphotography.com will be taking my pictures and we couldn't be more excited!

8. Bake pumpkin bread - mmmm, how I love pumpkin bread! I have never made my own, because if I'm honest, my momma and grandma make the best! I'm going to see if I can make pumpkin bread that will be as good as theirs!

9. Make homemade apple cider - This one is for Blake to do! (shh, don't tell him!) He makes the best homemade apple cider and I'm going to have him make it for us this fall :)

10. Host someone for dinner - If you know me at all, you know that I love hosting. If it were up to me, I would have people over for dinner parties every weekend. We are moving to a new city and that means making new friends! I'm excited to plan and host some people for dinner soon :)

11. Show more gratitude - Whether it be through a simple phone call, a letter, or a coffee date I want to try my best to show more gratitude this season, and carry it on into other seasons too! Starting each day with a grateful heart and then using the out pour of that to bless and be generous to others is a beautiful thing that we should all try and do more of! 

I'm excited to share these goals with y'all as we go through them and just enjoy this fall season. 

Happy Fall, y'all! Go treat yourself to a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy your afternoon :)

24 Weeks

We are 24 weeks today with little Judah! He is about the size of an eggplant and his taste buds are developing. He has been kicking like crazy lately and momma and daddy love it! We actually saw him move yesterday for the first time! He is just in there karate chopping away.

He gets pretty shy when anyone other than Blake tries to feel him move. He will be kicking away and then as soon as someone tries to feel him, he stops! Little stinker :)

Almost can't see my feet! My toes are about 

the only thing I can see these days. Unless 

Blake cooks a really yummy dinner, then my

feet magically disappear ;)

We already love our little guy so much and can't wait for him to be here! 

Here's a little bumpdate for y'all!

How far along? 24 weeks

Sleep? Just in the past week I've noticed myself getting more and more tired. Also, sleeping through the night is a very rare occurrence. Judah likes to kick a lot all through the night and it often wakes me up! But I guess that's a pretty good reason :)

Symptoms? Back pain is real, y'all. 

Cravings? I'm still wanting milk pretty regularly. I haven't had a craving that has lasted through my whole pregnancy! Just lots of random ones. This week it was steamed green beans and cheese fries...oops :)

Miss anything? Being able to sleep on my stomach! 

Gender? Boy boy boy :)

Names? We are sticking with Judah Beau!

Best part of this last week? Blake and I have been able to spend so much time together this past week and that has been so nice! Even in the busy seasons of life God provides that time you need with one another and I'm very thankful for that.

What you're looking forward to: I know we still have a while, but I can't wait to hold our little guy! 

Verse you're leaning on this week: I don't really have a specific verse for this week but really just the story of Abraham stuck out to me so much as we were going over it yesterday in Sunday school. We were just reflecting on how God provides even when we can't see it coming. God told Abraham to sacrifice his son and without even questioning God, Abraham prepared to do so. The angel of The Lord called out to Abraham and told him to not even lay a hand on his son, because of his great faith and obedience to God.Then The Lord provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of his son. Abraham was faithful and obedient to God and God was faithful and provided for Abraham! One of the first questions one of my good friends asked me when we told her we were expecting was, "Now, how do you view God sending his son to die on the cross for us?" I told her I had already thought of that and that I could not imagine having to give up our one and only little boy for a bunch of sinners like me. I don't think I could do it, or do what Abraham did either. What great faith he had! His story has always been one of my favorites in The Bible, and it's awesome how God takes stories you have heard a million times and applies them to your life in the here and now. I'm thankful for a God who meets me where I am! All praise and glory to Him.