We finally got the drawing of Connor we had done in Paris framed….

I think it turned out great 🙂

We are so ready to get our fall on!  And this weekend the weather is supposed to drop in temp a little bit so I am so excited and I just can’t hide it!!!!

I got this cute shirt from Zulily a few weeks ago and it’s from one of my favorite brands Lima Bean Kids.

 I also woke up to some fabulous sale emails from my new favorite FLASH sale site: Rubee Lane

I have Christmas on the brain…I know what you are thinking “Becky you are insane”!!!!

I don’t know why, and I am totally NOT skipping over fall festivities and Thanksgiving.  So no worries.

I was thinking of doing our tree a little bit different this year.  Our ribbon from Garden Ridge has seen better days, and honestly I HATE cleaning up all that glitter after the holidays are over.

I’ve always loved the floral aka decorator’s mesh that people use in their Christmas trees, wreaths, and decor.  I Googled “Christmas floral mesh” and these are some images that came up…….

 All you AR fans will LOVE this one!

The thing is I have no idea how to use the stuff??? 
 
 Where do I even find it or buy it???
 
How do you incorporate it in your tree? 
 
If you have used it do you mind telling me how you work with this mesh ribbon?
 

Lately I have been super busy.  Like so busy my anxiety has been on overdrive and we are about to hit the holidays….so wooooosh.  Here it comes. 

Plus work has been slamming me.

Sometimes I feel guilty for not being able to comment on all of your blogs.  I truly appreciate YOUR comments and the love I feel from each and every reader.  It helps me through my day and I feel so supported and loved!  I think of so many of you as true friends!

When I started this blog almost seven years ago…gah…has it been that long?  Nobody even knew what a blog was, and now it’s like “the thing” to do.  I really want to remain true to why I started this blog and write about things I enjoy and believe in.  It’s easy to be sucked into something just because you’re getting paid or it’s free.  I am not going to lie, I do. 

Regardless, I still write about things I love and enjoy!  Getting perks or paid has come over time and it does take work believe it or not.  It’s time away from your family and friends that you have to sit there and think about what to write and how to present something.  It’s sort of like a second job.

Do I need a second job?  No.

I do enjoy writing in things I think are fun and enjoyable….and as long as that remains the case I’ll do so.  Making a little extra moolah is a bonus, and honestly who doesn’t enjoy that?

Most days I feel an enormous guilt because I don’t comment or show YOU how I love reading your blogs-I enjoy hearing about your life, your new adventures, thoughts, family, and crafting ideas.  I admire so many of you! 

Unfortunately, the only time I really get to read is during a break at work or lunch break.  At work all the comments are blocked.  Boo.  I know…sucks right?  But I wanted to let you know I still love you and care and am reading!  Please, if you haven’t attached your email to your Blogger account do so ASAP!  This makes it so when I get a comment I can respond via email!

Thanks for caring about me and my life.  Thanks for the support and love you all have shown over the years.  If you haven’t heard from me in awhile just shoot me an email via beckylbranch@gmail.com

Every single one of you is a blessing and I’m so thankful God brought you into my life through this website.

 You can see from the pictures here that my hair is actually starting to grow out again! Yay!!!!  As much as I loved this short cut for summer I am definitely ready to have a ponytail back!

 I heart this wall unit.  I just don’t know if it goes with anything we have in our house right now!

And last but not least….a Halloween sneaky peeky for work!  It’s not the best Photoshop job but I had limited heads to choose from! Ha ha!

This past weekend Connor and I met up with his Grana, Aunts, and cousins to go see Big Bird and friends at the planetarium.  It was at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 

We saw stars, the moon, and sun!  It was a cute show and I think the kiddos really enjoyed it. 

It was also free admission to the entire museum that day, and I think every.single.family in Fort Worth was in there….and I forgot my darn child leash in the car!

After we left the museum I decided to get grocery shopping out of the way.  We headed to Target where Connor screamed about 90% of the time I was trying to shop.  What for?  I have no idea…he just kept saying something about a police car???  I think he was just tired and ready for a nap.  He’s usually really good while shopping.  I even had a lady look at me with sorry eyes and say “I know exactly how you feel right now….I have a 2 and 4 year old at home”…..THANK YOU VERY MUCH.  Ugh….it was awful!