So Far, this Fall...

Good morning lovelies!

I figured it has been long overdue since I have posted anything on the blog, so here is a very short (and quite boring) recap of what has been going on!

My health has still been suffering greatly. I'm pretty much immobile, and it looks like it may take a while to get any definitive answers from the lab tests & Doctors.  I could sit here and complain and whine about it, but that won't help solve anything or make me feel better, so I won't! My number one priority is to get better! I'm blessed to have the most incredible, supportive family and friends!

To keep me sane while being sick, I've been working on little creative projects and crafts, like knitting!
I was definitely out of touch with the knitting, so it has been a re-learning process. My amazing mother in law has been an awesome teacher and has helped me with some cool projects!
My first project was a new style of wash cloth - I messed up somewhere along the way, but I still love it! Practice makes perfect, right?

I'm working on my next knitting project (Riley is helping too) - I can't wait to complete it and show y'all what it is & how it turns out!

Of course, coloring is always an easy but fun way to pass time!

Also, Nathan bought me this cute DIY string art project! I can't wait to do this project!!

I've been missing out a little on the Fall season and watching the trees changing. My loving, remarkable hubby has been taking me out for drives whenever he gets the chance, so I can see what all is going on outside. Halloween is coming up quickly! That means it is time for some Hocus Pocus and pumpkin carving!!

Chili is a must for this cooler weather! I made a massive batch that will probably last us till the end of next month, if not longer! Hehe!

Chili is probably the easiest thing to make. For this batch, I just threw in: ground turkey, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, black beans, pinto beans, chopped onion, and chopped green peppers into the crock pot and let it cook!

I finally read the highly popular book - "The Girl on the Train." I was sucked in right away, and was held captive through the entire book. It was really good! Now I am ready to see the movie!

The patio is the perfect spot for fresh air, coffee, and reading! <3

Speaking of the patio, Nathan and I added new lighting! The glow is perfect for sitting out on the patio at night, without an overwhelming amount of light.

Before:

After:

QUESTIONS FOR YOU:

* Are you ready for Halloween?

* Have you read the book, or seen the movie "The Girl on the Train?"

* What is your favorite chili recipe?

Weekend Recap

Just when I thought I was feeling better, I woke up Saturday morning feeling worse than ever. That's the only bad thing about this time of the year, getting colds/flu.  

I had planned on and was excited to go to the monthly DAR meeting Saturday morning, but there was no way I could leave the house. Besides, I would have felt terrible if I got anyone else sick! Ain't nobody got time for that!

I made sure to have my Young Living diffuser/humidifier on with the Thieves oil. The Thieves oil is supposed to help with the immune system.
To make the best of being sick, I figured it would be a great time to chill out, read, knit, and color!

I colored in my coloring book...

I began knitting a second scarf! The yarn is Lion Brand and it is a gorgeous mixture of colors, which reminds me of the colors on a Peacock, although the name of it is "Caribbean."

Sunday was another lazy day, but at least I felt better than I did Saturday. I finished my second scarf! It turned out absolutely perfect! I couldn't be happier with it!

It's difficult to really see the colors of the scarf in a picture. In person, the scarf is more vibrant. 

Since I was feeling a little bit better, I tried to do a little Winter cleaning. I found my old iPhone boxes and thought they would be perfect to use for more storage. The other day at the Dollar Tree, I bought this adorable Valentine's Day duct tape for a $1 and figured it would be perfect for covering the boxes and use them as trays! They turned out better than expected! The boxes are adorable and perfect for decor AND storage. 3 adorable box/trays for $1?! Heck yeah!!

Honestly, the boxes look like something I would have bought at some store, like Target. I'm going to keep an eye out for more boxes to make more!

First Knitting Project

When Nathan's Mom was in town for Christmas, she began teaching me how to knit! She was absolutely inspirational, and spoiled me by buying me a ton of knitting items!

I'm excited to announce that I finished my first cowl/scarf! I used my circular needles and a soft yarn that was easy to use. It's not perfect and it's a little twisted, but honestly, I love it! If anything, I would have made it a little bit longer and wider. Otherwise, I adore it! My first knitted project turned out better than I thought it would! :)

The beginning of my cowl/scarf:

Riley, my furbaby, thought he would help me out a little:

The finished project!

Woohoo!! 

I am so excited to start some other projects! I have been pinning tons of ideas on Pinterest of course! :)

Here is what I would like to knit next - Coffee cozies! There are so many different patterns and styles! These coffee cozies below are simple but beautiful!

Do you knit? What are some of your favorite knitting projects?