The Best Parts of Fall

The DeShazo had a thought.
Why don't we have a list of blog topics and choose one each week to write about?
Good thought, right?

We pondered over whether or not to actually commit to this.  I mean, this is us (oh- if you haven't watched the new show "This Is Us"- watch it now.  Right. Now.)  We tend to make up all sorts of things for us to do and then we never follow through.
Ultimately, we remembered that in the old days, three years ago, we liked reading what the other would post, even though we knew what it would say and that we might catch some criticism from those that read our words. She had a blog to keep her accountable to exercise and I had one to keep myself accountable for weight loss.....and we both had one because Vic wanted us to have one (so Vic....please resurrect Chillin with Mrs. Dillon. We are all busy....so no excuses!)

We wrote down a list of topics from good ole' Pinterest and then in true form, eliminated every single deep, emotional, mushy and sappy topic.  It's just not us.
We then went through the list and weeded it out more.
One of our rules was that we would write about the topic chosen from our fabulous container, no matter what we drew out.
Also in true form, the first topic we drew went back and we chose another. Control issues???

I'm gonna say this- if you are someone who has clicked on this blog and you think this is dumb/immature/insert anything negative, just remember you do not have to read these words.  It's a choice you are making. We all do different things in the spare minutes we have- and this something we've chosen to do for a while in ours.  Also, my intent will never be to offend- but if you are offended about something I've written....again, remember that reading this is a choice.

And with that....


The Best Parts of Fall

1) Hello....Candy Corn

You know, some of us love it so much that in order to maintain our weight loss status, we have to use portion control and bag them up by days.

I will confess that if I have a broken piece - I get another broken piece and count that as one...

2) Pumpkin Patch!

I look forward to taking the kids to the pumpkin patch so much.  Open fields, hay rides, pony rides, pumpkins everywhere....and I love it when it's just a tad cool and beautiful sunshine !

I do not remember ever going to the pumpkin patch as a child.  We may have gone, but I don't remember and I cannot get enough of the pumpkin patch.  So basically, I'm saying that my kids will probably hate going at some point because I will enforce going as long as I can!

A few photos from the last couple of years....

I told Martinez that he better be able to attend the pumpkin patch in a few weeks.  He had a partial knee replacement last week that turned out to be more that either of us thought!  It's kicked our family's rear!


3) Perfect Temps/ Bonfires

Maybe in a few more weeks? I'm so ready to break out the plaid, jeggings/leggings/ boots!
And this also means being able to stay outside more. I love being outside with my babies !!

4)  All things pumpkin

 Pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice coffee (please say it as cawfee to get the full affect), decor....

5) The CMA's

Every November, I watch the CMA's.  I love it.  I know that many people feel "today's country music" is awful.  I don't disagree that it has certainly changed, but I like the old, the middle and the new!  I mean, I miss Diamond Rio, Shenandoah, Blackhawk, Vincee Poo, you know, all those good songs, but the new is good too. I will confess to keeping recorded CMA shows from years past on my dvr for months and re-watching them over and over. It's pathetic.  I realize it.  Now that we no longer have a dvr, that option is out and Martinez is saying "Amen". I've already let Mrs. L know that I will not be at Awanas on November 2nd- or for the Wednesday each November in the future that it airs because I will be at my house staring at my tv... and ..screaming.... and... crying and.... laughing.... and listening.  I would equate this to how some watch football.
This is my football.

And if you haven't heard "Forever Country".... I've listened so many times I've lost count.  I've watched it so many times I've lost count, and while my sweet Randy couldn't sing, he is visible for about 2 seconds. That makes my heart melt.
And though I have earbuds in, when The DeShazo hears the screeching, high pitched squeal escaping my body that may resemble the sound of an ostrich.... she knows I'm trying to "hit that note"....

I want to attend the CMA's so much.  Maybe one day !

6)  Beautiful leaves changing and falling

7) Halloween

Halloween is a noteworthy holiday for our family.  I always make chili, my kids will always (unless there is a circumstance preventing it) go trick or treating the old fashioned door- to - door way, and they will always be able to dress up.  It's fun.  I know that many people feel like it's Satan's day- or it's too dangerous- or whatever.  I don't have time for that.  In our house it's not treated in such a way- it's treated as a fun day to be whoever you want to be- go get lots of candy and see your friends and others dressed as who they want.


8) Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus will air about 10 times and I will try to catch it every time.  I mean, is there a need to explain?

Maybe I'll be Winifred for Halloween this year.

9) Thanksgiving

10) Did I mention the candy corn???

This is totally weird, but I like to eat each piece cautiously and carefully.  Start with the white point, and just nibble your way up....I mean, that yellow end piece....to die for.... (Please note that this blog was originally for weight loss... I wonder why?)

I'm planning to make these again with my big girl in a couple weeks...

She was so tiny here !


Make sure to catch The DeShazo's post here.

Until Next Time,