Hi mamas! We are officially 5 days from Hampton’s first birthday party (insert panicked scream here). I got so much done over the weekend, but of course my mind is racing and I keep remembering different things I wanted to do but don’t have time for now. Then there is all of the last minute details that must get done this week. I am trying to keep the food very simple so that I’m not super stressed over it, but I have seen so many cutesy “Halloween bark” or “Scarecrow mix” (thank you, Pinterest) that I would also love to make if I have time. Who knows how this will end up! haha On the plus side, all decorations are up and look fantastic! That’s something, right? Here’s to hoping that this party turns out perfect for my little man!

Emotionally, I have definitely broken down twice this week. Hampton has started walking all over the place. He has been taking steps for a while but now he walks across the entire room before he falls. Saturday he walked across the room and looked up at me like he was so excited and proud of himself. Of course I lost it. My baby is growing up and it happened in the blink of an eye. This first year flew by faster than I was prepared for.

Did you miss my post about the pumpkin patch and Hampton’s first zoo trip?

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Today is a very exciting day! A Mommy App has officially released and is ready for all of you lovely mommas to download!

This app is so adorable. It is perfect for all mothers. Here are a list of the features included:

– A mommy quiz to test your knowledge on all things mommy related.
– A section devoted to your pregnancy. This will help you keep track week by week.
– A section called “my kids” where you can keep track of your children of all ages. Add in milestones and other exciting achievements!
– Stress Relief feature
– Kids section where they can play games.
– Featured Blogs, Shops and Instagrams!
– App is available for iPhone and will be available for Android soon.

Download for iPhone

Check out A Mommy App on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

A lot has happened in the last 3 years of our marriage. We have been through a lot of good times and bad times, but I am so thankful for both of them because they made us so much stronger. We have a wonderful little boy who we can’t imagine life without. We have a beautiful home filled with lots of love and laughter.

Ryan,

You are my best friend and my rock. You are the one person I can tell anything and everything to and know you won’t betray me. You make me laugh. You make me smile. You make me mad to tears when you leave the toilet seat up or wash Hampton’s bottle with the same sponge that you just sprayed Clorox on. You put up with my extreme childish ways of always wanting to go to the pumpkin patch or look at Christmas lights and you don’t ever say a word when I overdo it on the decorations for Halloween and Christmas. I love the way you offer to cook for me when I’ve had a bad/long day. I love the way you are always serving others. I love the way you forgive people who have wronged you, even when they have done it time and time again. You are so strong. You are a wonderful leader and example of Christ to me and our son. You are always encouraging me and helping me stay positive even when I slip into my old ways of being negative Nancy. You help me see things and people in a different light. You have made me a better person. God seriously blessed me with the best husband and friend I could have ever hoped for. I’m not always easy to put up with, but thank you for loving me through it all. Happy Anniversary! Here’s to 100 more years of happily ever after!

I love you,

-Logan

What a weekend! Seriously, this was one for the books! Thursday night, we went to a local benefit dinner and heard Ben Carson speak. I have been in love with his story since seeing Gifted Hands last year with Ryan. I was pregnant with Hampton at the time and his story touched me so deeply. I couldn’t get over that it was real. It was so neat to have the opportunity to hear him speak in person.

Saturday, we went to the pumpkin patch with my family. Hampton picked out his very own pumpkin and it was so sweet and special. I’ve always had a thing for the pumpkin patch, so taking Hampton for the first time was a dream come true. We rode the cow tractor and played in a box filled with corn. He slid down the big slide with his daddy and cackled the whole time. My child is a little dare devil. We had so much fun and it was such a blessing getting to spend so much time with my family and sister in particular. I have missed her so much these last few weeks.

Hello, 


Pumpkin Patches


Halloween


Hocus Pocus


Sweet Treats


3rd Anniversary


Ryan’s Birthday


Hampton’s 1st Birthday


PSL


Orange


Yellow


Red


Falling Leaves


Cooler Weather


Bobbing for Apples


Fall Festivals


Trick – or – Treaters


Scarecrows


Carving Pumpkins


Hay bells


October 

Hi mamas! I hope you will hop around with Leslyn and I today! Link up your mama posts from the last week and visit a few other blogs! Who doesn’t love to swoon over cute little babies?

This past week has been very eventful, and this week is no exception. I got so many birthday projects and planning done including ordering Hamp’s cake and making his birthday banner! We are getting really excited about his party. Less than three weeks away!

This week we have ball games, and dinners to attend as well as plans to take Hampton to the zoo for the first time and the pumpkin patch! I am hoping to get some cute pictures of him to use at his party. Speaking of pictures, we had his “one year” pictures done this past week! They turned out so beautiful and I can’t wait to share them with you!

Here are a few things you may have missed from last week:

Need a few fun ideas for the fall season? Check out my Fall Bucket List!

Can’t seem to manage to keep the house clean? Check out my Simple Cleaning Schedule!

Need a good fall treat this season? Check out this delicious candy! While you’re at it, enter their sweepstakes here! #sp

Link up all of your mama posts below!

Because we are trying to sell our house, it is important to keep it as clean as possible. We have people ask to look at our house all the time. They randomly knock on our door or schedule appointments 20 minutes before coming to view our home, and so rather than putting myself in a position to panic, I try to stick to this cleaning schedule to ensure that our house is mostly clean all of the time.

Every day


Pick up toys and living spaces every night before bed.

Monday


Laundry

Tuesday

Floors (Sweep, Vacuum, Mop)

Clean off Counters and Surfaces in Kitchen and Bathrooms

Wednesday

Dust

Clean Window Seals

Thursday

Bathrooms/Kitchen

Friday

Floors (Sweep, Mop, Vacuum)

Clean out Fridge

Saturday

Catch up day

De-clutter closets and cabinets if they need it.

Clean the baby toys

Sunday is rest day!

Do you have any housekeeping tips? What would you add to my list?

Hello. The first word I ever said to my husband. Who would have thought one little word could have started the last 7 years of my life? Nearly 3 years of marriage and a precious baby boy. That is one powerful word.

This week alone we have said hello to a new fall season. Next month we will be saying hello to our 3rd anniversary and to a one year old. Crazy. I can’t wait to celebrate these last 3 years with Ryan because they have truly been the best years of my life. We have so much fun together and we are always making each other laugh.

Today, I hope you will help me say hello to Lindt’s Hello Chocolate! These delicious hello chocolate bars are the latest to hit the scene. They are melt in your mouth delicious. I preach a lot about health on my blog, but I do love to indulge in chocolate from time to time. Everyone deserves a little treat every now and then!

My favorite flavor is the Caramel Brownie. It tastes like fall. It is the perfect chocolate for this time of year.

Lindt launched their “It Started With Hello” web series on September 12th staring Ashley Tisdale! Who doesn’t love her? I mean, High School Musical. Be sure to watch it!

Also, be sure to enter the Lindt Hello Chocolate sweepstakes for a chance to win sweet experiences from Lindt! Entries can be made daily! (Open to U.S. residents only)

I’m pretty sure I could be the poster child for H&M. Most of my wardrobe is from there. I have an online ordering addiction when it comes to this store. No, I am not getting paid for this post, I just really love their clothes. The prices aren’t terrible either.

A couple of these pieces I mayyy have already purchased. You have already seen my wool hat, and you will see more in the future (when it cools off a bit around here).

What is on your wish list this season?

My baby will be eleven months old on Wednesday. ELEVEN! Do you know what comes after 11? I can’t even…

Hampton,

This month you have started waving. A lot. At everything. You have also really found your voice and have started screaming when you play. It makes mommy jump a lot. You still love Cat in the Hat and Thomas the Train. You dance every time the Gilmore Girls theme song comes on which make mommy so proud. You love to read…and eat your books. You are STILL cutting those same 2 bottom teeth and you got your first top tooth in this past week. You tried turkey, cucumbers and thanks to Pops, french fries, for the first time this month. You are getting better about eating your vegetables. Yay! You visited Me Me’s house for the first time and loved it! You traveled so well on the long drive.You are wearing size 12 month clothes and size 3 diapers. You have started pulling out all of the trash out of the trash can and throwing all of your toys in the toilet. That has been fun. You have taken a step a few times, but don’t quite have enough balance yet. You have the biggest smile that lights up an entire room and you are such a joy and blessing to our family.

I love you, angel!

-Mommy

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