Welcome October!

After reading two blogs today about welcoming the new month, I thought I would share some things we are excited about in October.

*Continuing to use my all-time favorite fall Yankee Candle (Pumpkin Pie) and close second (Farmer's Market) recommended by Ashley. I love to light a candle at night after Avery has gone to bed and once Felix has settled. He once skidded across our coffee table and knocked a lit Yankee Candle onto the rug. It did get rid of Ned's horrible palm tree rug though.

*Starting Nicholas Sparks's Safe Haven and awaiting Nora Robert's 4th novel in the Bride Quartet. I also may steal The Help from my mom since so many have raved about it. I'm trying to do a little expanding from Where is Baby's Belly Button and How Do I Love You?.

*Becoming more comfortable in 3rd grade.

*Making the first batches of pumpkin muffins and pumkin cookies. We may even throw in Paula Deen's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with pumpkin...delicious!

*Introducing Avery to baby Emerson. I see tea parties and mud puddles in their future by next year this time.

*Possibly attending our first group playdate and meeting new moms and babies.

*Enjoying quiet time with Avery while Ned hunts, although we'll be missing him too.

*Pulling out the turtlenecks, a feeling shared by my friend Courtney. I agree for 2 reasons: 1) I love a turtleneck and 2) I have nothing to wear now. The last time my wardrobe was majorly updated it was done in maternity clothes.

*Venturing away with Ned for our first weekend without Avery. We're still debating between Wilmington and Williamsburg. Wherever we go there will be eating, shopping, and sleeping in.

*Attending Homecoming at Southampton Academy and visiting with old friends. We had a wonderful time last year, and I was so proud to show off my new baby. This year I may be struggling to keep her in the stroller but it will be just as fun.

*Pulling out the Christmas music (I'm actually behind on that) and continuing to plan for the holidays, especially Santa's list.

*Putting our poodle skirt wearing girl into her wagon and trick-or-treating around Newsoms. She's going to look just precious in her black and white squeaky shoes and custom Cat's Clips bow.

October will fly by with all these things to look forward to. Even when there's nothing planned there is still a lot of excitement with our little tornado around. Hoping that you greeted October with as much excitement as the Lankfords.