This past week was a big one and yet I didn’t make much progress posting. My mom was in town and we tried to cram in as much as possible. We had family time, game night, we set up the Halloween decorations, and we had our epic Muddy Princess run followed by some time at the beach. We also took turns being sick which is always annoying.

I did swing by Caroline’s Cookies Pop-Up for the 3rd time. This one was held at Sweet Baton Rouge which is one of my top favorite local boutiques, how could I miss it? The line however was still entirely too long. This is a case of do as I say and not as I do. Just because I go to stand in line for the cookies, does not mean that yall need to. They are only just okay, which is why I’ve been to 3 different pop-ups in as many weeks…stay home! Once I secured the bag, I picked up the Magnolia shirts from Sweet Baton Rouge in orchid and grey for me and mom for our Muddy Princess race. They are so pretty and I was nervous about using them for the race but luckily all the mud washed right out and now I can’t wait to wear it out and about with a cute skirt and jacket, you know, if it ever gets cold.

It’s officially October, the countdown to Halloween is on, and we have a jam packed calendar full of the corn mazes, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and trunk or treats all leading to the big day. We also have our fall family photoshoot, which I still need to source outfits for. It’s very full and fun and exciting and while it is a whirlwind and can be so exhausting, the October - December holiday season is memory making magic for me. It is actually everything I dreamed of and wanted when I imagined being a mother, even the chaos. I just love this time of year so much. I only wish Louisiana would play along with the weather. This week I’m hoping to make it to the thrift shops with my husband to tackle the ghost painting challenge. Wish us luck!