Fall Printable

Stew and I are taking IV apple picking today and I'm pulling out all my Fall decorations.

There will be lots of football food made.

My Fall candles will be lit. 

And the Patriots game will be on. 

I'm in my glory!

If you need a Fall printable to frame and display in your home - feel free to download mine. 

These are just a few of my favorite Fall things. 

Printable is 8x10 - but you can print to any size you'd like. 

Enjoy and Happy Fall! 

Pumpkin Spice Martini

I have been craving pumpkin spice everything since flipping the calendar to September. Coffee, tea, candles - you name it. But I needed something more...so after quick text to my Husband (who was on his way home from work and close to a liquor store) I had all the ingredients I needed.

I present you with....

A pumpkin Spice Martini. 

If you like pumpkin spice - you will love this cocktail. The pumpkin flavored liquor is to. die. for! I would seriously just drink it on ice. It's that good.

Labor Day in Photos

I have the post Labor Day blues...so this post is strictly photos.

Friday I received my mini baubles necklace that I ordered from GroopDealz! I'm in love with it. I love the small version of this necklace.

Saturday morning we went downtown to the Farmers Market...

(all photos from my iPhone)

Our sweet IV wasn't feeling well though - he was sneezing and had a runny nose most of the morning...even this huge donut didn't help. 

We came home for IV to take a nap and that allowed Stew and I to get our work out in and then get cleaned up. Our after was spent running some errands. 

And every night we take the boys for a walk before bed. The sunset was amazing on Saturday. 

What our Sunday Morning looked like...

And finally by Monday, I whipped out my big girl camera and snapped a few pictures while we were at the State Fair. 

I hope you all have a great Holiday weekend! 

Camera Settings

Happy Friday!

A few of my blog friends have asked about the settings I used in my "Good  Night Moon" picture.

Here is the breakdown on photo one:

Camera: Nikon D7000 | Aperture: f/16 | Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec | ISO: 200

Focal Length: 135mm | Lens: AF-S 55-200mm f/4

I took an additional photo, where I wanted the moon more in focus to show (or hopefully) some the features of the moon and less of the vibrant colors in the sky. 

Camera: Nikon D7000 | Aperture: f/16 | Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec | ISO: 100

Focal Length: 200mm | Lens: AF-S 55-200mm f/4

I hope this was helpful! Please always feel free to email or message me with questions!

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all. Have fun and be safe. 

Good Night Moon

Summer here is New England is coming to an end. Last night it was a chilly 53 degrees. The sun is setting a little earlier each night too.

Every night, I look out IV's bathroom window after he's out of the bath. This is what I saw last night. So peaceful and a such a sweet ending to our day.

Happy Thursday, Friends!

I'll drink to that | Sassy Water

As you all may know by now - it's mission "lose weight and get fit" in the G household. And as I mentioned, once I set my mind to something - there is no stopping me. And I'm not going at it half ass. I think that in order to lose weight - you need support and motivation.

My Husband (after day 13) has lost a total of 10.4 pounds - this is due to 13 days of the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and eating extremely healthy and clean. I'm so proud of him!

Ok...moving on. I'm sure my Husband is blushing by now.

So what is Sassy Water. It's a detox drink.

1 teaspoon grated ginger (to boost metabolism)
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin (a natural diuretic, helps the body release stored excess water)
1 medium lemon, sliced thin (a digestive aid and liver cleanser)
12 leaves spearmint
8 1/2 cups water 

Mix all ingredients together in a pitcher and place in refrigerator over night. Strain in the morning and drink all 8 1/2 cups throughout the day. Repeat for 4 days.

Want to read more about the benefits of Sassy Water? Check out LiveStrong.

Let me know if any of you give this a try. I'd love to know what you think. 

Happy Tuesday, Friends.

The Liebster Blog Award

My sweet blog friend Tiffany over at Austin Family Diary awarded me the The Liebster Blog Award. It is given to bloggers by bloggers. It is a way to acknowledge each other and say “you’re doing a great job”. It is for blogs with 200 or less followers, so it’s also a great way to spread the word about smaller blogs and get them more readers and followers! 

Here are the 11 questions asked by Tiffany:

1. Have you read any of the mainstream series (Twilight, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, 50 Shades)? Did you like them? What was your favorite? No. I really don't have the time to ready any good books - unless it's some sort of baby-type book. I know that sound ridiculous, but it's true. My day consists of working from my home office - balancing client emails and phone calls, all while attempting to keep my 16 month old entertained and educated. At night, it's dinner time, a walk before IV's bed time, workout, then catch up on work that I was unsuccessful at completing during the day. So no - I haven't read a single one...but some day I will find more time in my day to do so. 

2. What's your favorite part of your house? Pictures? My kitchen - especially lately. I love cooking and I'm really enjoying the recipes I've been cooking lately. Here is part of our kitchen:

{the must haves: a small flat screen to watch the News while I cook and a popcorn machine}

{fresh flowers}

{cook book and wine}

3. What is your favorite sports team? New England Patriots for sure. I love Football and Football season! 

This is Rob Gronkowski - he rocks! Both on the field and off. 

4. What is your must watch, can't miss an episode, favorite TV show? Right now, probably "The Firm". Stew and I were really into that show and can't wait for the next season to start up again. 

5. If you could travel back in time for any event, what would it be? I'm not going to say any historic moment - so I'm going with the birth of IV. It was an amazing day that I'd like to relive all the time. 

6. What is your dream car? My realistic, "every day driver" would be a 2013 Range Rover Sport. 

My "weekend" car would be a '67 VW Bug Convertible (restored).

7. How long have you been a blogger? Since January 2010. 

8. How many kids do you want? If you have them already, show us your favorite pic. We'd like to have two children - 

My sweet boy at 3 months: 

And now at 16 months:

9. What's your favorite treat? Hands down - peanut butter M&Ms. 

10. What's #1 on your Bucket List? Going to the Kentucky Derby - good seats, mint juleps, cute dress and big hat. I'd want it all - it is my bucket list, right?

11. What's your favorite holiday? How come? That's a toss up between Easter and Christmas. Easter, because that Holiday will always hold a special place in my heart - IV was born on Easter Sunday. Christmas is another favorite, I love gift giving, decorating and enjoying the day with family. 

So there you have it! I hope you all have learned a little more about me. Thanks for the questions, Tiffany!