Update

I feel like I am getting worse and worse about updating my blog! The fall is just incredibly busy. Also, working all day on a computer doesn't make getting on a computer at home sound all that fun.

Life has been very busy and crazy but nonetheless, great! I absolutely love the fall and breaking out the warm coats and scarves. With fall also comes the Golden State Spirit Association (GSSA) season. Luke and I work cheer events throughout the west coast on weekends from November to March. It makes for a fast paced life style during those months. We had our first event last week in Irvine, California. A nice treat about having events in the LA area is the ability to see Luke's brothers Tim and John who go to school down there. We were able to get some dinner with them right after the event! The events are chaotic, loud, and tiring but without a doubt a complete blast. Luke and I have been able to create a family within GSSA and it is such a blessing. I almost feel I am living a different life at these events because no one in my normal life knows or understands anything that goes along with GSSA. It is actually pretty exciting. I will try and get some pictures at the different events this year and post them on here!

Also this fall we got to witness the marriage of Tim and Jessica Reed. They are some of our dearest friends and we couldn't be happier for them. I have never been to a wedding that was so emotionally charged and so sincere. God was 100% present in the whole day and evening. I feel very blessed to have been able to share in their union. We have another wedding coming up this weekend on Saturday. One of Luke's closest friend from high school is getting married and we are very excited to be a part of another special day. Many reasons to give thanks this Thanksgiving.

I have been baking up a storm as well this fall. I think my coworkers find it a blessing and a burden at the same time. :) Pumpkin spice cupcakes, peanut blossoms, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, mini apple pies, double chocolate biscotti and much more! I am excited to start all the Christmas baking too!

This weekend Luke and I were able to finally nail down some important things for our trip to Europe. We bought our train passes and finally decided our cities. We are going to travel to Zurich, Paris, Strasbourg, Munich and Berne. We also finalized our itinerary for the most part and booked hotels! Yesterday, I literally sat at the computer from 10am to 7pm researching hotels. Paris was the biggest challenge. There are like a billion hotels in Paris and so many are in great locations. It was so hard to decide where in the city to stay because the metro can really get you anywhere you want super fast. But! We finally picked this morning after sleeping on it last night. So next on our long list of things we have to do to prepare for our trip is figuring out what we actually want to see and do in each city. Man! That will be a task. I can't believe we are leaving in 6 weeks. With the holidays quickly approaching, the vacation will be here before we know it! I am excited!!

Finally, CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!! WOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luke and I are cutting down our tree on Sunday and decorating. Let the festivities begin!!!