Gatherings

Yesterday morning Sam, Matilda, Guinness, and I met Daddy and Rachel for a walk in the woods. It was the perfect fall day that I would have bottled up if I could. It felt so great to be outdoors. We went to a great trail that Dad picked out off of Kennesaw Ave. It was glorious, the fall leaves were in all of their glory!















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Signs of Fall

Today Mama rescued me from these walls I call home. I had to get out. Sam and I had quite the sleepless night last night. Being a new parent, I feel like I'm on a constant learning curve, trying to keep up. If anyone has any sleep tips for newborns...I'm all ears.

After a lovely lunch at Gabriels, with a delightful vegetable plate, and an unexpected run in with a Mrs. Nancy Bray, we headed off to find some fall porch decor. Mums and pumpkins...







Here is our much cheered up porch



I love the white pumpkin, from Rachel.



The basket was Mama's idea. I love it.

Jessie and Travis took care of Guinness while we were out of town. He had the best time with Max and he couldn't have stayed in a more loving home. He came home like this:



It is such a lesson in patience having a new baby and a very curious dog. Help me Rhonda!

Here are some sweet pictures of Sam and Matilda. I love these two.







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Mama needs a drink

Phew...today has been just a little exhausting. Matilda did not sleep a wink last night, until about 4 am. By the end of the night I was covered in spit up so I took a hot bath, which was lovely.

Today was not very productive. The house is a wreck, no laundry was attempted, and shoot me now I've been using the disposable diapers. Girlfriend is whooped.

Matilda is just so adorable, otherwise I might fall over.

Today I experimented with the pump. Not much else could make you feel more like a cow. The nurse said in order to keep milk from shooting out her nose that I should pump and monitor the amount of food that she's getting.

I don't feel like I'll ever know what I'm doing!

Mom brought me some mylicon drops which will hopefully help with her tummy.

Tonight involves a walk to soak up the crisp fall air and a Heroes marathon. Maybe just maybe I'll get a little more sleep tonight!



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Inspiration: Fall decorating

I love fall. I look forward to it every year. I feel that it is the shortest, most lovely season of all. Cider, pumpkins, crisp air, and fall parties are just a few things that I look forward to. I went to Martha to get some ideas to get me in the fall spirit!



gourds by number. i love gourds, what a fun way to help friends find your house!



again, gourds...would be so cute as a garland around your front door.



pumpkin chandelier, perfect for september through thanksgiving.



cornhusk garland



rustic vases

source: marthastewart.com

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