This weekend was a busy one. It was full of fun fall events, spending lots of money, and just trying to soak in all the weekend hours I could before another work week begins. Busy weekends and slow, relaxing weekends are equally my favorite, but I know I couldn’t do weekends like this every weekend! It can be exhausting! Fun as heck, but exhausting all the same.
Saturday, was the SPCA 3K Pet Walk event with Dutch. The last time I went was years ago with Minnie and it has definitely grown enormously since then. Dutch did amazing in the walk! For a 10-year-old dachshund (i.e., his little legs are SHORT!), he was weaving in and out of the crowd like he was in a big race, running past the bigger dogs, and being the little competitive spitfire that he is! The race went in a loop around Straub Park and near the Vinoy, but there wasn’t an actual end to the race, so I’m basically saying Dutch came in first. We were also interviewed during the race, which was interesting.
My mom and I left around 11:00, dropped Dutch off at home so he could take a long nap, and then went over to my grandparent’s house to drop off a strawberry shake for my grandpa and hopefully see Baby Mia. She was sleeping but then woke up and we got some snuggle time in with her. Newborns are the sweetest. Of course, hearing she stays up from 10pm – 4am? Ehhh… I am so not ready for that anytime soon! No clocks are ticking for me! Cuddle sessions, yes. Zombie exhaustion, no.
After our snuggle session with Mia, we headed over to the mall for lunch, a hardcore spending spree, and froyo. Thanks to some good sales and coupons, I spent less than I budgeted for and didn’t feel this pressing need to buy, buy, buy. I had a few “necessities” in mind and ended up buying a few things I probably don’t need, but there was a different vibe to my shopping this time around and it’s pretty refreshing. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really thinking about my clothing and spending habits with them and I’m planning on starting a fun series about it soon. I’m excited to further minimalize my wardrobe and discover my style better.
We weren’t done yet, though! We came home to drop off all our purchases (which included a new comforter set for my bed. I’ve been waiting on getting one because they’re all so pricey, but found one for $27 at Target!) and I took a quick 30-minute power nap before we headed out to the movies. I’ve been wanting to see Pitch Perfect forever and it didn’t disappoint. It was funny and sweet and had some really good singing moments. I was a fan of Rebel Wilson before this movie but even more so now. She’s just amazing. Plain and simple.
After my crazy Saturday, I was ready for a low-key Sunday to watch football, do some reading, and cross a few items off my to-do list. I slept in, went out to brunch, and the rest of the day was spent being lazy but also slightly productive. I also carved a pumpkin and he turned out pretty cute! His smile is a bit lopsided but it’s all good. It adds character!
This was one of those perfect fall weekends where I was able to partake in some fun fall traditions and the weather cooperated for the most part (it reached the low 80s, but it was nice compared to the miserable heat we’ve been experiencing for months). It’s actually starting to feel more like fall and there’s a crispness to the air in the morning and evenings. I am so excited for cooler temps and for the holiday season to kick into gear!
What is your favorite fall tradition? When was the last time you carved a pumpkin?
I love carving pumpkins too. Brings back so many fun memories from my childhood. I carved one last year with Peter and we have plans to carve another one next week when I’m visiting! (I want to make it one of our traditions!)
Izzy and I carved pumpkins on Friday night – he’s NEVER done it before and it’s been YEARS since I have. It was lots of fun!
Every time I carve a pumpkin the smile is ALWAYS lopsided.
Thanks to a pesky ear pain/virus thing I had this past weekend I spent a lot of time sleeping and lazing about, but did manage to get grocery shopping in, a clean kitchen, a few mini-halloween decs so that the kids know they can come to our house next week, finished a book and made good progress on another one (so that I can try to get Gone Girl done by this weekend!) and also started making a pile for the garage sale we are going to have this Saturday (weather permitting).
Nice find on the comforter set; they are usually so expensive and it’s insane!
I loved Pitch Perfect. I thought it was so cute and pretty funny too.
Yay for little Dutch walking the 3K! That’s so sweet.
That sounds like such a good weekend! I’m glad you had a good time. 🙂 I don’t think I’ve ever carved a pumpkin, actually. I probably haven’t partaken in very many fall traditions besides Halloween and holiday stuff. I don’t remember my parents ever being into that. But one Dar I hope to change that! Your weekend sounded like so much fun!
I want that yogurt! YUM! I love your pumpkin too! I bought one but now I can’t decide whether I want to carve it or bake it and make something delicious out of it….it’s a huge decision! 🙂
“Cuddle sessions, yes. Zombie exhaustion, no.” HAHAHAHAHA
What a great weekend you had! I actually can’t remember the last time I went to a pumpkin patch! I wish I lived closer to my niece because it looked like she had a blast when she went a couple weekends ago.
My weekend was crazy but fun as well. By the end of last week I’d had two root canals in three weeks, but I got in a car with my mom Friday afternoon and headed to Pittsburgh for my cousin’s baby shower. We came back SUPER early Sunday morning (think on the road at 6 AM), and then I went to a get-together at a friend’s house that afternoon. I only have one big thing planned for this weekend and I am very happy about that!
It sounds like you had an awesome weekend! Mine was great, too! I had so much fun with Amber. She was such a great host! My race went so well and hers did, too. We capped off the day by going to the movie, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”. Which I loved. It was one of the best books-turned-movies I have ever seen!!
Dutch is so cute in his little Halloween get-up! And so fun that you got to hang out with the baby. If newborns have taught me anything, it’s that I am NOT ready for one. Ha! But you’re right, so cute to just cuddle with.