Hello Fall Traditions

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. THe air, college football (GO DAWGS & ROLL TIDE), county fAirs. I love the first week of October, when the leaves are just starting to change. Then the third weekend in October when my little hometown of Dahlonega, Georgia turns into a massive fall festival called Gold Rush that is straight out of a movie scene. One of my favorite traditions of the fall (besides football) is carving PumPkins.

Jamesleigh helping her MommY take the guts out of her pumpkin.

She loved pulling out the seeds.. she kept saying "Ew!".

THe boys get wAy too into pumpkin carving. Parker puLLed Out a drill gun this year.

Patrick is all smiles.

I decided to steal Parker's drill gun because I Was being lazy. :)

Our Pumpkins complEted and all lit up on the porch.

TADAAAA!!!

 

 It's bEen years siNce I have been Trick or Treating But this year Jamesleigh (One of my sweet nieces) was oLd enough tO actually say trick or treat so I went alonG for the fun. Our town square puts on a Great HallowEen for families. They stop all tRaffic and everyone walkS in a line around the square to all of the shops. Its so cute and perfectly small town.

Two of my favorite girls.. Jamesleigh and Chelsea.

Jamesleigh and her friend Anna.

The Dahlonega Square.

I hope everyone else is enjoying this beautiful fall like I am.

P.S. let me know if you got my message.. :)

Peace Love Photography..

My little sister Aimee is a photographer. She was sweet enough to take mine and Patrick's Christmas card pictures. While we were waiting on the Turkey to finish cooking we went to the square in Dahlonega because

it is beautiful during Christmas time. Hope Y'all enjoy. :)
 

 ^One of my favorites^

Now I have to pick just one to be on our Christmas card...

What I'm loving Wednesday..

Decided to link up with Jamie for what I'm loving Wednesday. There are so many things I'm loving right now. These are a few of my favorite things!

My husband Patrick. I love how much he makes me smile.

My family. I love our close relationship. 

Hair. Everything about it. I love my job. I don't even like referring to it as a job. Its a passion. Something I absolutely could not live without!

Leaves in  the fall. I just love fall in general. Everything about it. There is no place more beautiful in the fall than the great North Georgia Mountains. Especially Dahlonega.

Coffee. Enough said.

Making fun things out of pottery. There is a little place on the square in Dahlonega called Mug Me. You get to pick out the piece you want to paint, bring a bottle of your favorite wine and spend some time with your friends. I love this!

I love a glass (or bottle) of wine. My favorite is Barefoot Moscato.

My Ugg boots. I love to wear them with dresses, jeans, sweats.. whatever!

Paris, France. Paris a un morceau de mon coeur. (Paris has a piece of my heart) I love this picture, it was taken on my cell phone!

Re-doing antique furniture into fun shabby chic pieces.

I love SEC football Go Dawgs and Roll Tide!!

I love pinterest.

Books. I love to read. There is nothing in the world like reading a good book.

This quote. I love Audrey.

Thats all for now! 

Gold Rush Days

Gold Rush is a festival we have in Dahlonega every third weekend in October. It is a celebration of Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of Gold. The whole town goes all out. Over 300 craft tents and vendors set up on the streets and an estimated 200,000 people travel here for this every year. The was the 54th year. It always makes me so thankful to be apart of such a small town. Even with all of the tourists you cant go 2 feet with out running in to someone you know. I took tons of pics so enjoy! 

Historic marker for the square.

Lumpkin County Courthouse built in 1836. Now it is used as the Gold Museum.

For once my workaholic husband had the day off to spend with me!

Tiffany (one of my besties and co-worker) and her husband Brad at the firefighter booth.

Love that girl!

Brad volunteering at the firefighter booth.

The chamber of commerce. Where all the action is on Gold Rush weekend. Pig call contest, arm wrestling, clogging, singing, Queen and King of Gold Rush crowning and so much more.

My husband. Always stuffing his mouth with food.

Parker and Chelsea (another bestie)

The Gold Rush King and Queen riding in the parade.

Sons of  Confederate Veterans

My brother Zack (first one with both feet on the yellow line) marching with the JROTC in the parade.

Little Miss Gold Rush.

Miss Lumpkin County High School

Sheriff Stacy Jarrards float.

Tractors. :)

Loved this one.

Chelsea and I.

Overall it was a great day with my friends and family. Can't wait til' next year!