It has been a while since I have linked up for Five On Friday so I thought I would hop on the bandwagon and share my Five Fall Favorites!

1.  Bath & Body Works Soap
We always stock up on our favorite Bath & Body Works seasonal soaps for the house and with such great deals who can resist.  Right now they are 5 for $18 or 7 for $24.

2.  Baby Cat Hat and Flannel Onesie
Couldn't help but think of my baby G when I saw these at Gap!  Cat Hat.  Flannel Onesie.

3.  Partner In Crime
I am loving this chocolate brown that is part of the 2014 Essie fall collection!


4.  Super-Soft Cinched Lounge Pants
Fall in Washington means lots of rain and lots of time spent inside lounging.  These pants from Old Navy look so cozy and soft.


5. Pumpkin-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am a sucker for all things pumpkin .  This recipe has been floating around Pinterest the last couple of days and I cannot wait to try it!

It is probably a little early to be thinking about the 4th of July, but I know these next couple of weeks are going to fly by. I love holidays and this is the first year I have a place of my own to decorate! I am well aware that we will have a newborn in the house so I won’t have a lot of time for crafts, but here are some easy things I might be able to manage that will bring in the holiday spirit!

1. Decorate the baby.
This one is easy and the surest out of my list of ideas that is going to happen.



I am obsessing over these right now.



Love this romper.



This headband.



Maybe a DIY headband?  Atleast this way I can make sure we match!

2.  Get nails done.
Dave loves getting pedi’s with me so I will have backup at the nail salon to help take care of baby girl. Maybe if she is sleeping they will paint her little piggy’s to match mine!



3. Do some crafts.
Love these ideas and they seem easy enough. I already have most of the supplies laying around the house.




4.  Make some festive food.
I am a sucker for Jello Pretzel Salad. Costco has some yummy gluten free pretzels that would work great for this too. I might sub the strawberries for blueberries though to add a little blue.



5. Light some fireworks.
My husband has a box of fireworks in the garage that I would have to say is one of his most prized possessions. I know he will have fun lighting these off, but I am a little nervous about having baby girl around fireworks since they are so loud – advice on this? Maybe we can just stick to some sparklers and Chinese Lanterns this year.

I am seriously so excited for summer! I don’t know if it is this beautiful weather we have been having, knowing I get the whole summer off for maternity leave, or because I will get to meet my baby girl and fall in love all over again!

Today I decided to link up for another Five On Friday to tell you my 5 favorite things about summer!

1.  The Smell of Sunscreen
This also includes the smell of chlorine from the pool. I especially love when you can still smell it the next time you go to put on your swim suit.



2.  Waking Up From The Sun
I use to not like this because summer was a time for finally getting to sleep in, but now I love waking up and being refreshed and still having the entire morning to do things.



3.  Late Sunsets
This means longer days. So much vitamin D!



(Like how the last three all have the word “sun” in them…you can tell I am a true Washingtonian)

4.  Outdoor Activities
From walking, to boating, to rollerblading, hiking, fishing…the list goes on and on. Summer is the best time to do all of these things because you won’t get cold or wet AND you can work on your tan!



5.  BBQs and Bon Fires
A perfect summer day always ends with a BBQ complete with hot dogs, burgers, watermelon, sour cream and onion chips, and lemonade (I could eat this meal every day in the summer). Then a nice bon fire with s’mores and hanging out with family and friends. I also love waking up the next day with the smell of campfire still in your hair and getting to skip a shower because you are going to the beach or lake!  

The amazing weather we have been experiencing this week has gotten me so excited for summer! Seriously though, when has it ever gotten above 70 degrees in Washington in April/ May? Before it starts raining again tomorrow While this is excitement is still upon me, I have decided to document my 5 must do’s for this summer – besides the obvious of successfully birthing a baby and eating 50 watermelons!

1. Go To The Market
…And buy fresh fruit, veggies, fish, and definitely some flowers. This one also includes taking a walk on the pier, eating amazing food, and getting a new family photo on Rachel!


2. Take A Mini Road Trip
One of my most favorite memories was driving from North Carolina to Washington with one of my boyfriends – and now that boyfriend is my husband! I’m not going to be too ambitious with where we go, but a weekend getaway would be nice. Preferably somewhere we have friends - camping with a baby scares me a little.


3. Go To A Mariner’s Game
I’m not the biggest baseball fan, but I love the atmosphere at sporting events! Do I even need to mention the food at sporting events…kettle corn anyone?


4. Weekly Wiener Roasting Nights
If you have talked to me in the last 3 weeks, you know that I have been craving hot dogs like crazy! Especially hot dogs cooked over a fire because they could make a hound dog climb a plate-glass window! Last summer, we had weekly camp fires and wiener roasting nights with my in-laws and it was so much fun! Definitely a tradition I want to continue.

*Enjoy this embarassing photo of me stuffing my face with a hot dog.

5. Have A Housewarming Party
Mainly this is on my list because it will require us to finish unpacking and make our house a little bit homier. It will also be a good chance for everyone to meet our sweet baby girl! This will probably happen towards the end of summer though.