Labor Day Weekend Recap

Whew...what a fun and busy weekend we had!  My husband was out of town all last week so we were so excited to have him home for a long weekend.     Friday night he didn't get home until around 7 so we just ate dinner and went to sleep right after Connor did.  Hubby had a long, long week of working outside in the 100+ degree heat in north Louisiana and east Texas.  I made a Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe that I found on Pinterest.  It was good but nothing special.  

  Saturday we hung around the house and watch the Texas A&M vs Rice game, spent time with Chris's dad and wife, then we got to have a date night.  It was the last night of Houston Restaurant Weeks so we took advantage of it and had an awesome dinner at America's.  3 course's for $35 and $5 of every meal goes to the Houston Food Bank.  This happens the whole month of August every year and we always try to make sure we go out a couple times for a yummy meal and help support a good cause!  

 

    Sunday was filled with church, a hibachi lunch and spending the evening at Chris's aunt and uncle's lake house.  We joined the church I grew up in since I was in 5th grade so it was a very special Sunday morning.  =)   

 



 

We were so happy to not have any plans on Monday.  Connor slept almost the whole day, off and on.  I did laundry, cleaned up the house and went grocery shopping.  Hubby kayaked for awhile and fried catfish for us last night.  Perfect ending to a fun weekend.

 

Now he is off to East Texas again for the rest of the week.  So Connor and I are trying to get back into our normal week day routine! 

 

And I almost forgot....HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!!!!  I am hoping for some Fall like weather SOON around here (but I am not going to hold my breath... living in Houston means hot, hot weather until sometime in October probably.  This month my brother (who just came home from a long deployment), sister-n-law and nephew are coming in town so we are all really excited to see them!  Here's to another busy, but fun month!

   

A few things I am really excited about.....

1. FALL! I am so over these 100+ degree days here in Texas.  Unfortunately we probably still have at least another month of it but after that we will hopefully have some cooler temps around here.   I can't wait to light my Pumpkin candles, decorate the house, wear boots and scarves (although with BF that will be a little more complicated this year), use the fire pit outside and bake (love Fall sweets!).   

      2. The Houston bloggers event on Sunday! This is open to everyone...not just bloggers!  Hope to see some of you there =)  

    3.  Finding Connor's 1st Halloween costume I have already started looking on Pinterest and costume websites for some ideas (whole post on that later on).  It is going to be hard to choose...there are SO many cute baby costumes!

        4.  My new face wash....Clearasil's Refreshing Superfruit Wash & Scrub This stuff smells amazing and my skin is so soft and clean.  LOVE this stuff.

      5.  Connor's newest, adorable aviator onesie :)  Get one for your little man here!  

       

I love blog swaps!!

I participated in my first gift swap a couple weeks ago and it was so fun! Now I am hooked :) Who doesn't like meeting new people and getting fun gifts in the mail?!



I joined the Fall Scarf Swap over at Sweet Tea Diaries ( http://sweetteadiaries.blogspot.com/ ) and was paired with fellow blogger, Janna at Happiness is a Journey ( http://happinessisajourneyforjanna.blogspot.com/ ). Her blog is colorful, happy and she is from Texas! =) I got my package this week...Here is what was in it:

I love all the goodies she sent me :)

And here is what was in my package to her:


See?? Fun, right?!

I am really excited about this next swap...2 of my fave bloggers, Lindsey at The Bargain Blonde ( http://thebargainblonde.blogspot.com/ ) and Raven at A Momma's Desires and Pacifiers ( http://www.amommasdesiresandpacifiers.com/ ) are hosting a Glitz and Glam Christmas Blogger Swap- "How The Glitz Stole Christmas." Head over to their blogs and check them out and sign up!

Pinterest Wednesday- Fall Fashions

Helllllooo, Wednesday! It's time for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday again with the newly married Michelle over at The Vintage Apple! Go link up too and share your favorite pins of the week!

We are getting a "cold" front here in Houston over the next few days and it is going to finally feel like Fall! Time to break out all the cute Fall clothes :)

Pinteresting Wednesday- Fall & Wedding Fashion

It's that time of the week again...time to share some of my favorite pins of the week! I am linking up with Michelle @ The Vintage Apple for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday! Go check out her blog and link up =)


These are some of my favorite Fall outfits and a few fun wedding looks!


Love Love Love this outfit!





I am on the hunt for some new leopard flats!




I love the lime green, especially with the navy & white.





Could be worn for so many occasions...wedding, date night, girls night out, church...





Cute color combination!





Perfect Fall dress & boots.





So pretty for a wedding!





HELLOOOO Fall!


Find me on Pinterest here- http://pinterest.com/lesliebrooke/

xoxo

Pinterest Wednesday- Fall Love

Guess what today is?! Pinteresting Wednesday!! As always, I am linking up with my fellow Houston blogger, Michelle at The Vintage Apple, for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesdays! This week is all about Fall! It is finally not 110 degrees here in
Houston, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks and I have my Pumpkin Roll scentsy bars making my house smell delicious :) I am SO ready for Fall...so, here are some of my favorite Fall inspired finds this week on Pinterest!














*Find me on Pinterest here- http://pinterest.com/lesliebrooke/

Happy Fall & Happy Pinning!