it's here!

over the weekend...

husband had his last preseason game! what's that mean? the official season is starting! spring and summer nights with friends, watching games, and fun! i'm so ready. last year was SUCH an amazing experience in charlotte and it was our first year! meeting new people, getting integrated in the community. this year, we already know amazing people here &&&& there are new people coming in to get to know! it will be wonderful!

scenes from the weekend.

boo bread && pumpkin carving.

pumpkin carving + boo bread?

can you really go wrong?

no.

today i turned my pumpkin bread into boo bread! i went with muffins instead & topped them with cream cheese frosting for the ghosties. yummmm. they were definitely a hit.

aaaaaand, then we went to the romeo's to carve! my pump turned out SO good. it was a wonderful night spent with friends & fun halloween festivities.

love life.

what did YOU do this weekend?

rachel visits & girls night.

SO SO SO thrilled that Rachel was here for an entire week. she is such a joy. we had the greatest time together & i miss her already!!!! so many quotes from our visit stored in my mind, and i'm glad she was here for a girls night with my bests as well. blessed beyond anything to know her sweet spirit. i can't wait to see her next!! the highlights...

HUGE storm welcomed her to Charlotte.

took her to see our new house!

poolsiiiide.

took her to our wonderful church, elevation. LOVED sharing it with her!

homemade, strawberry stuffed french toast, yummm.

baked pinterest desserts.

girls niiiiight.

dance party in the kitchen.... that's usually where they happen :)

complete with the dougie... Harlow Edition.

is this real life?

after a weekend like this past one, i always feel the need to ask myself,

'is this real life?'

why? because of all of the wonderful blessings i like to call our friends. oh boy. God is an amazing God. this community is more than i could have imagined and is an answered prayer! i LOVE love love all of these people and am seriously thankful.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.

Deuteronomy 7:9