Political Pumpkins

If you haven't carved your pumpkin yet, you can show your political support with these hilarious templates. They are definitely the pumpkin trend of the year. Show who you're voting for on your porch!



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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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