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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The cooler temps have been so wonderful this week, however, I am really ready for fall weather! Highs in the 60s weather. You know what I mean? I’m ready to wear my cardigans and be comfortable. I was definitely sweating taking these pictures. Not so glamorous.

Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts
August 2012
Berkley Trade

Pages: 400

Synopsis from Goodreads: Margo, Kate and Laura were brought up like sisters amidst the peerless grandeur of Templeton House. But it was Margo whose dreams first took her far away . . .

Margo Sullivan had everything a young woman could ask for. But while growing up along the rocky cliffs of Monterey, she couldn’t help but dream of bigger things. The daughter of the Templeton’s stern Irish housekeeper, Margo had been treated like a member of the family. Deep down, she knew that money could not buy the thing she craved most—her mother’s acceptance.

Maybe things would be different if she could be sweet like Laura—or had Kate’s shrewd head for business. But all Margo knew how to do was be Margo, and that meant doing things her own way—no matter what the consequences . . .

We are less than a week away from the first official day of fall and it is finally starting to cool off here this week with a “cold front” coming in! The highs are in the 80s and lows in the 60s. I’ll take it! It has been a huge relief. It has made my morning runs more enjoyable and has allowed me to finally wear some of the fall clothes I’ve been dying to get into! 

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Hampton’s birthday invitations came in the mail a few days ago and I have been busy gathering addresses and writing them out! It’s official. Party planning is in full swing. I ordered his birthday outfit (the part that I’m not making) and bought a few crafty things to make his garland and birthday cake banner! I really hope it all turns out the way I want it to, but you never know with my crafting skills. 😉

I honestly can’t believe I will have an eleven month old in a week. His birthday will be here before we know it and we still have so much to plan/buy/do before it gets here. That reminds me, what do you buy a one year old boy for his birthday? The practical side of me wants to buy him clothes or put money in his bank account, but the fun mom side of me wants to buy him everything in the toy store! Decisions decisions.

Speaking of babies, fun moms and what not, I hope you will link up for Mama Mondays below!

What would you buy a one year old for his birthday?

As a new mom, my wardrobe, most days, consists of yoga pants and T-shirts. As much as I love to get dressed up, it’s really hard to get motivated to dress nice knowing I will be working from home all day and chasing around a 10 month old. Let’s be real. I normally have spit up, pee and some kind of food on me by 9am. Because of this, it is with great honor and pleasure that I received this adorable baseball tee to wear. It is my anthem now days, after all.

I am a proud supporter of messy hair and sweat pants. Don’t believe me? Show up at my house when we aren’t expecting you. No further proof needed. 😉

I am in love with this top! It is so soft and comfortable! Perfect for every day. It’s so cute and can be styled a million different ways. It can be worn with jeans, yoga pants, sweat pants, black pants or shorts and the list goes on. It is so versatile and I mean, come on. Every mom needs one.

I love to add accessories to my wardrobe as well. I have only recently started accessorizing more. I have seen so many cute bags/purses/jewelry that it’s tough to resist it. Isn’t this clutch so adorable? Guess what? It is up for grabs! That’s right! Windsor is giving it away to one of my lucky readers! Just enter in the rafflecopter below:

Disclaimer: This product is being given away by Windsor store. Only U.S. residents may enter.

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I’ve been so excited to participate in the #FriskyFall challenge! You may have seen my check-ins on IG and Twitter. The challenge started Monday and will last 8 weeks. I absolutely love Tone it Up. They helped me lose my baby weight and then some and have encouraged me to live a healthy life for myself and my family. I have completed 9.8 miles so far towards #100byHalloween and I have completed all of the workouts so far this week. It has felt so good to get back into a workout routine after not being on a very consistent one the last couple of weeks.

My favorite part of the day is early mornings with Hampton. We normally wake up, I feed him his breakfast and then we go for our run/walk. I love that time with him. He is so happy and loves to ooo and ahh over every little thing. He loves being outside and seeing all of our neighbors and dogs, It is really precious time for us. This has also really motivated me to get in that morning booty call (aka morning workout according to TIU).

What has been your motivation this week? Are you participating in any challenges this season?

Linking up with Katie!