The Shafferland Shuffle

* Last Sunday afternoon, I got the itch to start decorating for fall! So I got on Pinterest to uncover some inspiration and then did something brand new...decorated the porch! I'm sure I'll add little things to it here and there, but for now, this is the start of the porch decor!

* Monday night, Ryan brought home two giant mums and a couple of pumpkins and I had so much fun potting the mums and getting everything arranged where I wanted it. And it was so wonderful that night to take a break and take a walk. Perfect night for that!

* Tuesday evening, we were busy fools...getting ready for company, mowing the yard, doing dishes and laundry - and I finally got around to taking Tia's suggestion to make a little "wood box" for the fireplace area. Loved the way it turned out! It was also season premiere night at our house - we watched the new Goldbergs show {the 80's throwback on ABC} and of course, the Duggars!!

* Wednesday night, we had some of my blognonymous friends over for dinner. They house sat for us while we were on our cruise, and we'd gotten them some thank-you gifts and wanted to have them for dinner as well. It was a gorgeous night and we were able to eat outside {hot dog roast and s'mores} and even play some games! {There was a kiddo at dinner, so of course there were games!}

* Thursday was our first day in the new studio at work! We have been watching the new room take place for several weeks now and it was such a beautiful thing to get to sit in that new seat and enjoy the results! Although I did have to wonder about this potentially subliminal message on my microphone control:

* Friday night, Ryan and I took date night to the park! We went to KFC for their little dinner special and took it out to the park to eat in the picnic shelter. After dinner, we walked around, enjoyed the perfect evening and took pictures. We went to Starbucks next {naturally} and had a great time just sitting there enjoying a leisurely evening coffee!

* Yesterday we started with breakfast in bed {yep - that was all Ryan!} - and Braeya tried to get in on that action. Too bad we don't share breakfast! And last night, we had Ryan's Dad's side of the family over for dinner. Really great evening that I'll have to tell you more about later! We really enjoyed chatting together and eating a chili bar and pumpkin dessert. Great Saturday!