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 :)