My Favorite Things About Fall! -Blogtober Day 3

Hey ya'll, I'm back for my third day of Blogtober. It is now officially autumn and it's my favorite time of year! So in today's post I'm going to simply tell you all the things I love most about fall. And it's a Saturday, so I'm sure you have more important/fun things to do then read a long list of my favorite things, so I'll keep this nice and short.

When the leaves change in the mountains and create beautiful colors

Pumpkin patches 

Corn mazes

Halloween is the best holiday

My birthday is in autumn

Being able to wear boots all the time

Fall fashion is the absolute greatest

Sunshine and cooler nights

The crunch of stepping on fallen leaves

Colder weather is more of an excuse to stay in and snuggle

The North Logan Pumpkin Walk 

Hot chocolate

Insects are slowly disappearing from view

The anniversary of meeting Chris, our first kiss, and our engagement (not all the same year, ha ha)

Glasses And Flannel -Blogtober Day 2

There are a lot of crows near our apartment and in the first picture I was looking up at a crow as it made a noise I didn't know crows were capable of. Anyone who knows me well knows that birds terrify me, so you would think my face would be more scared, but the sound was so Jurassic Park-ish that I was just amazed by it. 

I love glasses. Ever since my sister got glasses in elementary school I have wanted glasses. And yet, I am the only one in my family who does not need them (although I feel my job of staring at a computer all day has a been deteriorating my eyesight). So for years and years, even before it was a fad, I occasionally wore fake glasses because I wanted them so badly. I think I look good in them and they make me happy, although these ones are meant to help in sunlight, meaning they have an annoying yellowish tint and make looking at a computer screen painful, so I can't even wear these to work. So lame. 

Last weekend I went to Ross and bought six shirts that were almost all flannel. They are so cute though and I can't wait to show you the rest of them, but heads up, you may get sick of seeing me in plaid. I also bought this boots that I'm notw in love with and the week before bought these leggings, but I am slightly disappointed by them. I bought them because my other leggings of this brand are ridiculously comfortable and stay in place. These ones are too tight, with not as comfortable fabric, and slide down too much. Oh well. They still look great. 

Glasses: Claire's

Shirt: Ross

Leggings: June & Daisy

Boots: Ross

Heads up! I have a haul video coming up this month so you can see the other shirts I got from Ross last week! But for now, enjoy some other cute ones I found online:

Welcome to Blogtober 2015!

I'm sure you're all painfully aware of how little I have been blogging recently. It's a shame really. I do so much to get you all excited for upcoming things but then nothing actually comes. I don't want to make excuses... but I actually have a really good one. That you will be finding out about probably next week.

I was browsing through Pinterest like I do everyday and came across something called Blogtober. Now this was done on the blog Helene In Between (and possibly other blogs) last year, but in an attempt to kickstart my blog once more I'm doing it this year, not really caring if other blogs are doing it or not (I haven't done the research, I don't even know).

The whole idea is to blog every day for the month of October, which I'm sure you realize is going to be a huge struggle for me. I'm nervous that I'm going to forget or skip a day, but I'm trying really hard to plan this out so I get every day in. I'm hoping that in doing this I'll remember how much I really do love blogging and I can get back into the groove again.

Today's post is fairly boring, just explaining what Blogtober is about, but here's a brief look at what you should be seeing this month on my blog:

• Fashion Friday posts
• Happy Tuesday posts
• Creating my Halloween costume
• Halloween decorating
• Fall activities
• Learning more about me
• And a special surprise

The Blogtober post I was inspired by had prompts for everyday of the month so I've been using tons of other blogs to inspire different blog posts for this month and I'm very excited to write up new things that will help all my new followers to learn more about me. While I'm not giving you prompts to do, I would love it if you would participate in Blogtober as well, just making an effort to blog daily in October. 

I love all my readers and love that despite having been gone for so long, I still get new followers every month. You are all incredible and you inspire me with your sweet comments and the support you've always given me. This month is about showing my gratitude by giving you more to read from me every day. I love you all and hope you have a wonderful Blogtober!! 

Feel free to join me on social media with the #Blogtober2015! 

ALL BLOGTOBER POSTS:

Day 1: Welcome to Blogtober 2015

Day 2: Glasses & Flannel

Day 3: My Favorite Things About Fall

Day 4: My Travel Wishlist

Day 5: Just For the Laughs

Day 6: Happy Tuesday 10/6/2015

Day 7: Web Video Wednesday

Day 8: Dream Date Night & Men's Style

Day 9: Lil' Pumpkin

Day 10: Yes, I Am Pregnant

Day 11: Thoughts on Being Pregnant

My Testimony

I've felt that this is something I need to write, something that needed to be shared. This will be fairly short, but this is my testimony that the LDS church is true.

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I know it is true.

I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God and he restored the church on this earth and he transcribed the Book of Mormon which was written by the prophets of old as another testament of Jesus Christ. 

I know that all prophets after Joseph Smith were also called of God.

I know President Thomas S. Monson is the current prophet called of God and he receives revelation from God that he shares with us. 

I know that the commandments given by God in these latter-days are meant to help and bless us and if we follow them and keep them we will be blessed. 

I know that tithing, while difficult for me to remember sometimes, is a wonderful way to show gratitude to my Father in Heaven for all that he has blessed me with. 

I believe so strongly in the power of prayer and know that God listens. 

I know that at the age of seventeen when, at a moment of complete turmoil and pain, I knelt down and prayed for help, prayed for my life to be saved, the arms of my Father in Heaven wrapped around me in a hug to comfort me, tell me everything would be okay, and to promise me that I could make it through all that I was experiencing. 

I know that despite all the many mistakes I've made in my life, God has never once given up on me and he is always on my team. 

I know that even though I experience horrible depression, God still loves me. 

I know that I am married to Chris for eternity. 

I know that the many temples on earth are a house of God and that nothing compares to the peacefulness felt inside of those buildings. 

I know that my family is sealed together for eternity. 

I know that this church is true, that this gospel is true, and I know that while I still experience depression no matter what, I am, and always will be, at my happiest when I am following the commandments, going to church, and saying my prayers to my Father in Heaven, who loves me unconditionally. 

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If any of my readers are not LDS and would like to learn about my religion, please send me an email and I will do my best to answer any questions or direct you to others who can better answer your questions. 

And if any of my readers would like a copy of the Book of Mormon I would be happy to send you one! Just send me an email and I'll do my best to get one to you soon.