Happy birthday to our 9 year old goob! We are so p Happy birthday to our 9 year old goob! We are so proud of this boy. We are constantly told by others how kind and sweet his is. I mean, we know it too, but it means even more when his character shines through even when mom and dad aren't watching. We love you so much "Puppy!"
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The start of a new school year has always felt lik The start of a new school year has always felt like more of a “New Years” to me than January 1st ever did. The air starts getting more crisp (thank goodness), the leaves start to change, and the house is quieter (now that the kids are in school, and just during the day, ha). 

Every year around this time I can clearly look back and see how our family has changed. Last year, we had just said goodbye to the boys (our first foster placement) and our family was making sense of the whirlwind that had just happened over the summer. This year, David is way more into soccer, Evy is telling me about the conversations the girls at school are having (she’s a huge people-watcher), and of course Cleo is getting so big! Her first two teeth made their appearance this week and we’re also pretty sure she said “Dada” the other night. 

It really goes by so fast. But little memories like the ones in these photos will last. I remember going apple picking with sweet family friends as a kid and I love doing that for our kids now. 

What traditions have you tried to pass down to your kids?
Evy has always been very much a Mommy's girl. Sinc Evy has always been very much a Mommy's girl. Since she's been a baby, I've been learning that she needs love in a very different way than David does. After school and before bed, she especially needs all the love, attention, and cuddles. 

Today I had a pretty hard day with several hours of intensive Zoom calls. They ended right as the kids got home from school and when I was done, I just felt this deep exhaustion and wanted nothing more than to cuddle with my kids and never look at a computer again 🤪. 

I realized that's probably how Evy (and David, but mostly Evy) typically feels after a long day. I can tell that it's especially draining for her. So I was reminded to be extra gentle with her emotions, especially on school days when there's just so much going on and it can feel pretty intense, especially at that age. And especially to us introverts 🫠 Anyone else have highly emotional kiddos?
My phone rang this morning just as we were pulling My phone rang this morning just as we were pulling away from dropping the kids at school. A little baby needed a home until his adoptive family could come get him. 

At the time, we didn’t know his name, his gender, or anything about him. We were told he was healthy and we’d get more details later.

And we said yes! We thought it would be longer but his adoptive family is BOOKING it to get here and take him home forever. He will be so loved!!

I love that we get to share moments like these with our kids. I know they’ll remember them for a looong time to come.
Sometimes I just need to remind myself that not ev Sometimes I just need to remind myself that not every moment needs to be filled with productivity. And sometimes I don't need to multitask. Easier said than done for me anyway. But I'm trying to intentionally practice slowing down. How do you try to slow down?

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Butterfly hair! It's easier than it looks 🦋 Do Butterfly hair! It's easier than it looks 🦋

Doing fun hairstyles with Ev has been a new way for us to bond, especially since Cleo's joined us. Would you try this one??
I'm working to adjust my mindset from thinking I n I'm working to adjust my mindset from thinking I need to rush while the baby's asleep to get things done to rather bringing them along with me when I can. 

Cleo loves being worn and, for the time being, is super content just watching me unload the dishwasher, make dinner, or tag along to grab Evy and David from the bus. 

And I'm way more at peace when I don't feel like I need to rush or time is running out. We have time and most things we have to do in a day aren't urgent.
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Family, Marriage, Outdoors · October 12, 2015

25 Fall Activities for Families, Friends, and Couples

25 Fun fall activities for dates or friends Living the Sweet Wife

  1. Test out which coffee shops have the BEST pumpkin spiced lattes!
  2. Attend a craft show/fair (I do this to get fun handmade Christmas gifts for friends and family or to get ideas of things to make for them).
  3. Collecting leaves and string together to make some homey fall decorations!
  4. Walk through a colorful park, swing on the swings, lay in the grass.
  5. Walk through a graveyard
    1. Someone once told me that this is a great way to find vintage baby names. We haven’t tried it, but hey, makes sense! (If you can get over the whole graveyard thing).
  6. Go out for breakfast (pumpkin pancakes, anyone?)
  7. Watch a sunrise together. Round everyone up with a bunch of cozy blankets and a thermus, drive to a high place and watch the sunrise together.
  8. Apple picking
  9. Baking a pie together (you know, with all those apples you picked).
  10. Pumpkin picking
  11. Pumpkin carving (or painting)
  12. Roast pumpkin seeds (easy, healthy, AND delicious!)
  13. Make apple cider together
  14. Fall photo shoot. Rake up a bunch of leaves and snap some pics while throwing them around! It’ll be a fall wonderland! (and check for ticks after).
  15. Bring a meal to a family in need
    1. (Or shop for and donate canned goods for organizations looking to provide families with Thanksgiving dinners).
  16. Drink hot cocoa under the stars together with a cozy blanket
    1. Download a constellation app!
  17. Attend a wine festival
  18. Find an old book store or a library (obviously go get coffee first) and find some random books and give them a chance! Maybe you’ll find a new genre or author you’d enjoy!
  19. Go to a local football game
  20. Hike somewhere with a view
  21. Attend a local musical performance (whether it’s a festival or in a small coffee shop).
  22. Plan and host a “Friendsgiving”
    1. My family and I live in a college town and both of our parents live at least a day’s car drive away. A lot of our friends are in the same boat as us so we like to have a Friendsgiving with everyone before leaving town to celebrate with family. This is also great practice in learning how to prepare, plan, and make a thanksgiving meal before the pressure’s on!
  23. Build a fire pit and roast marshmallows, hot dogs, popcorn and tell some stories! (or play guitar and sing some songs!)
  24. Take a weekend class together!
    1. pottery
    2. chalk painting
    3. cooking/baking
  25. Wake up early and head to a farmers market together. Talk with some of the farmers about their produce and what’s their favorite and how they like to cook it. Guaranteed you’ll learn something new.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    October 12, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    LOVE THIS POST! SO GLAD that i cam across it today!

  2. Maya says

    October 12, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    These are awesome 15 and 20 my favorite and will definitely add to my list. Thanks for sharing.

    Maya

  3. lauren | talk of the trains blog says

    October 12, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I love this post!! ….I also love the coffee tasting and wine tasting ones and I giggled at the “walk through a graveyard” one because my sister is a tour guide for a historic cemetery here in Atlanta. People get all freaked out that its across the street from her house but she and her husband love it and the history of it all!

    • Chelsea says

      October 12, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      That’s so funny. Graveyards don’t creep me out ver much. I see them as historical and peaceful and reverent. Not spooky. But I’ve never been to one at night. I imagine that would be spookier as many thing are more so at night.

  4. Jill says

    October 12, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    What a great list of ideas! I would love to go apple-picking but I don’t think there are any apple trees in Florida…sigh. But we could go to the pumpkin patch and the farmer’s market. 🙂

  5. Marissa says

    October 12, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    So many fun ideas in this article! I’ll have to try some out.

  6. Danielle says

    October 12, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    I think the idea of a Friendsgiving is the cutest thing ever! I really like the idea of coffee shop hopping too.

  7. Chelsea says

    October 12, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    My fiance and I are going pumpkin picking next weekend and I could not be more excited!!

  8. HannAh says

    October 12, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Great ideas! I’ll definitely be doing some of these now!

  9. Bre says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:25 am

    These are all great ideas! I love fall so much and usually do most of these every year anyway. Thanks for some new ideas, though!

  10. Antonio says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:48 am

    Wonderful list. I will be out of the country this fall, but it’s a great list that my family can enjoy. Thank you!!

  11. DT says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:16 am

    Fall photo shoots always turn out so good. And, warm beverages <3
    — DT | Here I Scribble

  12. Erin says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    What an awesome list! There are so many things on here that I love to do in the fall!

  13. KeatinG says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Such a great list!! I love fall. I live in New England and there’s so many fun things to do this time of year. It’s wonderful!

  14. Huub says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Such a cool list. Eventhough we don’t have fall weather here on this caribean island, i can see myself drinking some hot chocolate and checking out the stars. Thanks for the tips!!!

  15. jessica says

    October 13, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    This was such a fun post with a lot of inexpensive ideas for brining in fall!

  16. Amanda says

    October 13, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    I love this list! Number 5 is my favorite!

    Amanda | thedeerandthewolf.com

  17. Kayla says

    October 13, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Love this list! I’ve been wanting to go to a craft shows this fall, but I’ve been trying to be more deliberate about saving money, and I feel like that would just be a death sentence 🙂 Going out for breakfast in the fall is one of my favorites, though!

  18. Shann says

    October 13, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    Great fall activities. I especially love the friendsgiving one. So much fun!

  19. BEThany says

    October 13, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Maybe it’s strange but I love graveyards! I think it’s nice to go through and read the names lest they be forgotten.

  20. Nikki says

    October 13, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Hi Chelsea,

    My daughter and I went to an apple orchard for the first time this year! We didn’t pick any apples, but we have a fabulous time! She enjoyed the tractor ride, apple turnovers, and apple cider slushy. If you haven’t had an apple cider slushy, I highly recommend it!

  21. Fabiola Rodriguez says

    October 13, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    A Friendsgiving is a genius idea! Why didn’t I think of that? I’m thinking that could also work for Christmas. Thanks for the ideas!

  22. Molly says

    October 13, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Ooo, I like the idea of comparing pumpkin spice lattes!

    Molly and Stacie

  23. Murielle Marie says

    October 13, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Friendsgiving is such a great idea! I love fall and the activities’ list you offer is filled with little gems I cannot wait to do. Thank you 🙂

  24. CHocolate Mama Loves Vanilla says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:16 am

    LOL 8 and 9 together is funny! I’ve always loved doing #22, This year I guess I’ll stick to family for my little guys 1st real thanksgiving. All these things are awesome ideas and I can’t wait to knock some off of that list soon! 😀

  25. Rebekah says

    October 15, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I love so many of these! I can’t even pick just one. I totally want to do anything including pumpkins though! Also, the graveyard for baby names is totally smart! I love vintage baby names. I may have to try that next time around!

  26. Alanna @ Alanna & Company says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Apple picking then baking is one of my favorite date ideas!

  27. Lindsay Rosasco says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    This post made me feel all warm and happy with all things fall! I like your creepy suggestion of perusing the graveyard for baby names!! My friends and I used to walk through them to scare ourselves when we were young : )

  28. Autumn says

    October 16, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    This list is gonna be extremely helpful for me this fall! I want to do everything on it. Especially have breakfast outside and take a weekend class. Thanks for sharing!

  29. Emily says

    October 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    This is a great list! I need to complete everything on it. Attending a wine festival would be awesome!

  30. Erin @ Very Erin says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    I love going to craft fairs in the fall! And obviously drinking pumpkin spice lattes 😉

  31. Joanna says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:06 am

    This is so interesting. I am in Greece and the whole pumpkin celebration/eating/decorating does not exist. I do like the suggestions tho and reading how ppl around the world spend their Octobers is very interesting.
    Joanna

  32. Emma @ The Happy Journal says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I love this list! The vintage baby names made me laugh – but it makes perfect sense! Maybe I’ll give it a try!

  33. Alexandra @ My Urban Family says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    The idea of finding vintage names in a grave yard is so interesting to me! As long as you don’t tell your future kids how you found their names perhaps haha

  34. Katie @thebrooksielife says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    So many good ideas!! I love the idea of trying out different coffee shops for the best pumpkin spice latte! Ahhh how I wish I could attend a wine festival! I miss wine so much LOL.

  35. Rosalyn O. says

    October 31, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    These are some great ideas!! Thanks for sharing these! I will go on a hunt of the best pumpkin latte! <3

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Every year around this time I can clearly look back and see how our family has changed. Last year, we had just said goodbye to the boys (our first foster placement) and our family was making sense of the whirlwind that had just happened over the summer. This year, David is way more into soccer, Evy is telling me about the conversations the girls at school are having (she’s a huge people-watcher), and of course Cleo is getting so big! Her first two teeth made their appearance this week and we’re also pretty sure she said “Dada” the other night. 

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What traditions have you tried to pass down to your kids?
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Every year around this time I can clearly look back and see how our family has changed. Last year, we had just said goodbye to the boys (our first foster placement) and our family was making sense of the whirlwind that had just happened over the summer. This year, David is way more into soccer, Evy is telling me about the conversations the girls at school are having (she’s a huge people-watcher), and of course Cleo is getting so big! Her first two teeth made their appearance this week and we’re also pretty sure she said “Dada” the other night. 

It really goes by so fast. But little memories like the ones in these photos will last. I remember going apple picking with sweet family friends as a kid and I love doing that for our kids now. 

What traditions have you tried to pass down to your kids?
Evy has always been very much a Mommy's girl. Sinc Evy has always been very much a Mommy's girl. Since she's been a baby, I've been learning that she needs love in a very different way than David does. After school and before bed, she especially needs all the love, attention, and cuddles. 

Today I had a pretty hard day with several hours of intensive Zoom calls. They ended right as the kids got home from school and when I was done, I just felt this deep exhaustion and wanted nothing more than to cuddle with my kids and never look at a computer again 🤪. 

I realized that's probably how Evy (and David, but mostly Evy) typically feels after a long day. I can tell that it's especially draining for her. So I was reminded to be extra gentle with her emotions, especially on school days when there's just so much going on and it can feel pretty intense, especially at that age. And especially to us introverts 🫠 Anyone else have highly emotional kiddos?
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At the time, we didn’t know his name, his gender, or anything about him. We were told he was healthy and we’d get more details later.

And we said yes! We thought it would be longer but his adoptive family is BOOKING it to get here and take him home forever. He will be so loved!!

I love that we get to share moments like these with our kids. I know they’ll remember them for a looong time to come.
Sometimes I just need to remind myself that not ev Sometimes I just need to remind myself that not every moment needs to be filled with productivity. And sometimes I don't need to multitask. Easier said than done for me anyway. But I'm trying to intentionally practice slowing down. How do you try to slow down?

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I'm working to adjust my mindset from thinking I n I'm working to adjust my mindset from thinking I need to rush while the baby's asleep to get things done to rather bringing them along with me when I can. 

Cleo loves being worn and, for the time being, is super content just watching me unload the dishwasher, make dinner, or tag along to grab Evy and David from the bus. 

And I'm way more at peace when I don't feel like I need to rush or time is running out. We have time and most things we have to do in a day aren't urgent.
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