Happy Fall, Y'all!

I'd been wanting to do something to our front porch stoop to make it a little more welcoming and "fallish." After searching for some inspiration on Pinterest and at Lowe's and Home Depot, I decided to buy planters and put different plants in them.  Here's how they turned out!  I had the idea, and told Henderson where to put things, ha!  I found the wreath at a gift shop here in Ennis.  I wish it was a little lower on the door, but the hanger holding it is the only one I could find at Walmart.  I'll work on getting another one soon!  

I hope the trick-or-treaters like it!

Saturdate - Farmer's Market and State Fair of TX

Yesterday, we headed into Dallas to the Farmer's Market - one of our favorite stops in the big city.  I cannot explain to you how overwhelming this place is.  We always end up with lots of fresh produce.  Here are some pictures showing how great this farmer's market is.  

One of my favorite pictures.

These pumpkins were about $130 each...we did not get one of these.

After buying enough fruits and veggies to last us two weeks, we headed to the State Fair of Texas!  Sad to say, but this place reminded me of Disney World!

They had a tram that picked you up in each parking area.  There are 15 lots with a total of 20,000 parking spots.  We parked in the very last lot.  This place was hopping!

We had to get a corny dog from Fletcher's - a State Fair of Texas tradition, apparently!

We headed to the petting/livestock area where we learned that pigs are the fourth smartest animals in the world!  I had to have my picture taken with this sign.  

We also met this monstrosity...info about this hog in the next picture...

Then we headed for the Ferris Wheel (which was $7 each to ride!  I about had a heart attack!  Oh, btw, you had to pay for everything with "coupons" kind of like tickets.  Even food.  This was really annoying because I felt like we were always standing in line to get tickets.)

Up...

Up...

And away!

Next, we hung out in the beer garden.  Yes, you read that right.  They also had a wine garden, but 85 degree weather and fried foods didn't make drinking wine that appealing.

We hit up the automobile building...this truck is one year model older than Mimi's!

Finally, we paid homage to Big Tex.  Here you can see where flowers were laid in his memory.  

If you haven't heard of the Big Tex tragedy (what are you living under a rock??), you can click here.  Sad, sad day in Dallas, Texas.  However, I heard they're already planning on a better Big Tex for next year's fair!

We ended the night with some cajun food at Alligator Cafe.  Delish!

Such a fun day, but we were absolutely exhausted!!  I'm already planning our next Saturdate!

Homeowners!

Lots of changes have happened in the King house this month, including a new house!  Henderson and I closed on our very first house September 28 and we haven't relaxed since!  Luckily, we've had great family members come and help us through this transition (more on that later).  In the mean time, here is our new home!  These are the photos that the seller's agent made.  I'm hoping to do a few posts on the different rooms in the home showing photos before we moved in, photos after we moved in, and what changes we plan to make in that particular room.  

Without further ado, here she is!

 I have to say, we have already done some changes with the landscaping and we have plans for lot more!

 Planning on painting the trim a different color and soon!  Any ideas??

 Screened in back porch - one of my favorite things about our new home!

 Yes, that is a wet bar.  Be jealous.

 Living room going out to the screened in porch.

 Love the windows across the back!

We have so many ideas of things we want to change/improve and can't wait to get started on our starter home!  We feel like this is the perfect place to plant our feet now!

Now, when are you coming to visit??

26

Well, another birthday bites the dust!  Monday was my 26th (OMG, how did I get so old??)  and it was a great day!  I decided a few months ago to take the day off so I could do exactly what I wanted to on my birthday.  

I did plenty of napping with my three favorite dogs.  Here's two of them in their favorite spot.  I don't know how these dogs sleep this much.

I headed to Corsicana to meet Henderson for a delicious lunch.  I had a "Ranch Rattler" - a hamburger topped with cream cheese, grilled jalapeños, and bacon.  It was amazing!  We actually recreated this at home Thursday night!

Of course, I hit up Sonic during Happy Hour

I received so many cards in the mail.  I had them all lined up on the bar all weekend and for most of the week to remind me of all the people who love me!

We headed to Waxahachie to eat at Tuscan Slice, an Italian place we frequent.  I had shrimp parmesan - out of this world.  Why have I not seen this at other Italian restaurants?

Finally, we ended the night with a carton of my favorite ice cream - Braum's chocolate chip cookie dough.  Heaven!!  

I had such a great birthday with lots of calls, cards, and gifts.  Hopefully, year 26 will be just as fun as year 25, just not so busy!  ;)