So much fun!

It's OFFICIALLY fall!! I actually wore my favorite jean jacket over my sweater on my way into work this morning! My desktop thermometer (thanks Weather.com) says it's 52 degrees. LOVE IT! YAY for cooler temps and fall clothes :)

We had a FABULOUS weekend with our good family friends, The J's. They came to visit us last Thurday-Sunday from KC. Here's a rundown of their trip:

Thursday we went and picked them up at the airport in a limo. My dad thought it would be fun to suprise the kiddos with that and they loved it! Hannah called it her "Hannah Montana" car & Hayden kept saying "Biiiiiiig Car". So cute. We headed over to my parents house, had lunch and then the kids napped while Melanie, my mom & I went around to a few little stores. When we got back the kids went swimming. Even heated the pool was kind of cold so they ended up both "swimmin" in the jacuzzi.
Hayden

Hannah


After that we all just hung out. My mom made a fabulous dinner and it was nice to relax. Asher, my brother, uncle, dad and mom played poker while Mel and I watch HGTV. Mel is so fun...she's like my big sister. It was so nice to spend time with her!

The next morning I went over to my parent's house. Mel, my mom and I hung out with the kids while the guys golfed. It was SO beautiful outside! We spent a lot of time relaxing on my parent's back porch.

The beautiful day!

Melanie & Hannah

Hannah & I

After lunch, naps & golfing we all headed down to The State Fair of Texas. It was SO great! They weather was perfect & we call had such a blast!!
I love that the bear made it into the fun picture!

Erin & Hannah after a fun house

My sister & her HUGE corn on the cob - YUM!

Mel & Erin on the Texas Star
Erin was terrified!

We ♥ the fair!


The next day my mom, Mel, Erin and I went to downtown McKinney to shop. Asher & my dad took Hannah & Hayden to the aquarium so we had some fun girls time. We had lunch at 'Spoons' and went to all the shops. If you've never been up there you need to grab some girlfriends and go. It's fabulous!! I FINALLY found a chair for my bedroom...my mom and I recovered it and it's perfect. I will post more on that later. After shopping & the aquarium my parents and Mel & Asher went to dinner so Erin & I watched Hannah & Hayden.

We ordered pizza, went to Coldstone and ate it at the lake in my neighborhood.
Hannah & Hayden enjoying the view

After that we went back to my parent's to wait for them to get home. We sang songs, played "Simon Says" and acted silly all night!

It was such a fun trip! I love them all and was so sad to see them leave. Can't wait to see them again soon!

On another note...
I went to JC on Sunday and made it to a pretty big milestone. I hit the 20 pound mark! WHOO HOO! I am so excited. I don't know what it is about the number 20 but it just makes it seem so official. When people ask I can say "I've lost 20 pounds". It feels so great. I can't wait to lose the next 20!! Have you called Jenny yet?!! Hee hee :)

Now...onto my fabulous chair. I have been looking for a funky chair that I can put into my 'shabby chic' bedroom and finally found one this weekend. Melanie gave me $$ and a card for a housewarming gift and I ended up using it while we were shopping to buy the chair. I am glad she was there with me. I did not take any 'before' pictures but here is the after. We recovered it and I made the pillow. I LOVE IT!



Whew! That was a long post! Hope everyone is having a great week and is enjoying the cooler temps as much as I am :)